Portable Harddrive (USB-C to USB-C vs Micro B to USB-C)

[lorne1771]

Hello there,

I just got a Macbook 2016 15.4" with all USB-C ports. I only have a 256GB HD so I wanted to get a portable HD. These are the two I'm thinking of getting. Which one would be best, more specifically, would a Micro B to USB-C cord be much different than a USB-C to USB-C cord?

Option 1:

• Just the LaCie USB-C to USB-C: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DHFNFJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Option 2:

• Seagate harddrive (only USB 3 so I need to get the cord below too): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TKFEE5S/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
• Micro B to USB-C Cord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UUBQ710/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AMUYYA3CT6HJ

Basically I'm curious if the cheaper Option 2 is going to be a noticeable difference in transfer speed? Or if it's minimal I can deal with it. Thanks in advance!

Lorne

 

[ApolloBoy]

There's zero difference in transfer speed between those two options. I'd just go with Option 2 since you'll save about $20.

 

[lorne1771]

There's zero difference in transfer speed between those two options. I'd just go with Option 2 since you'll save about $20.

Thank you for the quick reply! I saved about $20 and got an extra TB! I went a head and got the 2TB since it was only $15 more than the $1TB.