- Do I need a USB4 port to get full speed?
- Yes. The 2,800 MB/s rating assumes a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 host. On USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 it runs at that port's limit, often around 1,000 MB/s or less.
- Is it compatible with Macs?
- Yes. It works with USB4 and Thunderbolt Macs without drivers, and also mounts on older USB-C Macs at reduced speed. Windows PCs with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 behave the same way.
- Does it need external power?
- No. It is bus-powered over the USB-C cable, so it draws power from the host. On bus-powered hubs with many devices attached, use a direct port instead.
- How does it compare with a Samsung T9 or SanDisk Extreme Pro?
- Those are 20Gbps USB 3.2 drives rated around 2,000 MB/s. The U34 Bolt's USB4 interface is rated higher at 2,800 MB/s, but only on USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 hosts; on 20Gbps ports the gap narrows.
- What is in the box?
- The drive and a USB-C cable. Check that the cable is rated for 40Gbps; a charge-only or USB 2.0 cable will cap speed far below the drive's rating.
- Is 4TB enough for video work?
- It holds roughly 100 hours of 4K ProRes or several hours of 8K RAW, depending on codec. Many editors use it as a working drive and archive to larger spinning disks.
- Where is the Oyen Digital U34 Bolt 4TB USB-C USB4 40Gbps NVMe Portable SSD cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $949.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Oyen Digital U34 Bolt 4TB USB-C USB4 40Gbps NVMe Portable SSD?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.