External Solid State Drive for MacBook Pro: Boost Your Performance and Efficiency

Are you looking to upgrade your MacBook Pro's performance and efficiency? Consider using an external solid state drive (SSD) as a boot drive. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of using an external SSD with Mac OS Mojave installed and provide a step-by-step guide on how to set it up.

Using an external SSD is a great way to speed up your workflow and reduce noise levels compared to traditional hard drives. With two solid state drives, you can enjoy faster photo and video editing, as well as improved video rendering times. Additionally, prices for solid state drives have decreased significantly since 2019, making them more accessible than ever.

One of the main benefits of using an external SSD is that it's a cost-effective and less intrusive method compared to upgrading your internal storage. You can store your media files on another separate solid state drive, keeping them separate from your operating system.

For those running older iMacs with slower hard drives, booting from an external SSD like the Samsung T5 can provide a significant performance boost. However, keep in mind that removing the display screen is necessary to access the inner components of the computer, and upgrading to an SSD at the time of purchase is recommended to avoid future upgrades.

In comparison to Apple's Fusion drives, which combine flash storage with traditional spinning hard drives, solid state drives are slightly faster. Hard drives running at 5,400 RPM or 7,200 RPM are noticeably slower than modern solid state drives. Surprisingly, even in 2019, some iMacs came equipped with 5,400 RPM spinning hard drives.

Before we dive into the setup process, let's cover a few reasons why you might want to consider booting to an external SSD with Mac OS Mojave installed:

* Improved performance and efficiency

* Reduced noise levels compared to traditional hard drives

* Cost-effective and less intrusive method for upgrading storage

* Ability to store media files on a separate drive

Stay tuned for our upcoming article, which will provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up an external boot drive with Mac OS Mojave. In the meantime, let us know in the comments below if you're running a similar setup using solid state drives.

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