--- product_id: 233084223 title: "Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB" brand: "fantom drives" price: "FREE" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/233084223-fantom-drives-4tb-external-ssd-3d-nand-portable-solid-state store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # 2800MB/s blazing read speed Thunderbolt 3 & 4 connectivity Durable aluminum casing Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB **Brand:** fantom drives **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your workflow with Fantom eXtreme – speed, style, and power in your pocket! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB by fantom drives - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/233084223-fantom-drives-4tb-external-ssd-3d-nand-portable-solid-state) ## Best For - fantom drives enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fantom drives brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rugged & Sleek Design:** Premium aluminum enclosure with advanced thermal dissipation keeps your drive cool and durable during intense workloads. - β€’ **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 2800MB/s read and 2300MB/s write speeds for seamless multitasking and rapid file handling. - β€’ **Ready for Creative Pros:** Perfect for video editors, designers, and managers who demand reliable, high-capacity storage on the go. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Preformatted for Mac with easy NTFS formatting for Windows, plus backward USB-C support for versatile connectivity. - β€’ **Next-Gen Thunderbolt Power:** Thunderbolt 3 & 4 compatibility ensures ultra-low latency and plug-and-play convenience across Mac and Windows devices. ## Overview The Fantom Drives Extreme 2TB External SSD delivers professional-grade NVMe performance with up to 2800MB/s read and 2300MB/s write speeds via Thunderbolt 3 and 4. Housed in a durable aluminum chassis with advanced thermal management, it offers seamless plug-and-play compatibility for Mac and Windows users, making it the ultimate portable storage solution for creative professionals and power users. ## Description Fantom Drives eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 Portable NVMe SSD is the latest innovation in the data storage market using cutting-edge Thunderbolt 3 technology by Intel. With speeds of up to 3000MB/s, eXtreme Portable NVMe is designed for Mac enthusiasts and production-level creative professionals that value quality, performance, and reliability. eXtreme is backward compatible with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. Built with high-quality aluminum, FD eXtreme is strong and durable for everyday use. The Thermal Dissipation Technology allows heat from the NVMe to be transferred to a thermal pad and then dissipated to each grooved edge of eXtreme. eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD comes plug and play for Mac and is preformatted using HFS+ format. eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 SSD comes with easy instructions to format to NTFS for Windows computer or laptop with Thunderbolt 3 technology. Review: It's a chunky beast (in a good way) - UPDATE I reformatted the drive as APFS encrypted and saw ~4.8% drop in write speed to 2439-2446 MB/s. Read stayed in the low 2500s. Still blazing and now more secure. I also picked up a Maxonar Thunderbolt 4 half-meter cable for something a little longer. The included cable is labeled as Thunderbolt 3. There is no noticeable speed difference between them. ORIGINAL REVIEW I got the 4TB non-TLC with the 3k speed and it's delivering about 3x the write and 4x the read speed of my Samsung T7 of the same capacity, which is basically a USB 3.2 speed drive, not Thunderbolt. This is about 4 ounces heavier than the T7, with a solid feeling metal case vs. the T7's rubberized case,. It's a thicc little drive that's a smidger taller, wider, and thicker than the T7. I tested it against the internal drive in a 2 month old MacBook Pro M3 (16") and a 3-year-old desktop PC gaming rig. While it got blown out of the water by the MBP's internal drive which was 2-3x faster in each measure, it was 80% as fast on write and almost double on read compared to the desktop with NVME. When you see people claiming they sped up an old, slow machine by using some variant of this as a boot drive, I'd bet they're telling the truth. It's fast enough to power a number of low-to-mid-range laptops or even desktops if they have USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4. Obviously I just picked this up and I'm in a honeymoon phase. We'll have to see how durable both the drive and its speeds are. But I am predicting I am not going to have storage anxiety with my MBP for a while. Review: Blazing Speed For an External SSD- Recommended - I've been looking for an external SSD that is reasonably fast when using my M2 Mac Studio. The Mac's internal drive has scorching speeds that hover at 6GB/sec write and 5GB/sec Read with Blackmagic speed tests. The Fantom gives a consistent 2.8 Read and 2.2 write connected directly to a Thunderbolt port or the Caldigit Thunderbolt Hub connected to a Thunderbolt port. This is a huge difference from the appx 800mb/sec most USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices showed me. I bought the Samsung Shield, a ruggedized T7, for space and paid appx the same price for 4GB as I did for 2GB of the Fantom. The Fantom runs hot, but not as hot as other devices not sitting on a massive heatsink. I followed a Youtube genius's directions to build a Thunderbolt 3 drive using a 1TB Sabrent Rocket NVME PCIe M.2 card and a Sabrent toolless enclosure. The Fantom runs relatively hot compared to a quality USB-C 3.1 like a T7, but when you get into Thunderbolt, my experience has seen a significant increase in the heat of the device. A 2 GB SSD would have been double the price or more and my Sabrent project was a good deal at the time.. I almost doubled the speed of a USB-C Gen 2 device with 1400mbs read and 1500mbs. Storage prices have dropped significantly, and the Fantom will probably drop as well, as this market segment has seen significant technological improvement. Still, if you need fast external storage today, this is an excellent SSD. I hope it sustains as the heat is a concern, but my Rocket is even hotter but has run β€œlike a champ" for the past 18 months. ## Features - Blazing Fast Portable SSD : With speeds of up to 3000MB/s, this External Solid State Drive offers unrivaled performance, enabling you to transfer large files, edit high-resolution videos, and run resource-intensive applications with ease. Say goodbye to long wait times and hello to seamless productivity. - Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Compatibility: This external SSD drive supports the latest connectivity standards, providing lightning-fast data transfer rates and broad compatibility across various devices. Whether you're using a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac, a USB-C laptop, or a PC, the Fantom Drives Extreme SSD has you covered. - Robust and Durable External Drive: The heavy-duty aluminum enclosure not only enhances the solid state drive's durability but also dissipates heat efficiently, ensuring optimal performance even during extended usage. This External SSD is engineered to withstand the rigors of your busy lifestyle while keeping your data safe and secure. - Trusted Quality and Reliability: The Fantom Drives Extreme SSD is powered by 3D NAND technology, which delivers high-density storage and enhanced reliability. Additionally, it is compatible with Intel-based systems. It is compact and portable, allowing you to take your files if you have to travel for work presentations outside of the office. - Versatile Compatibility: The Fantom Drives Extreme SSD is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, ensuring seamless integration with your preferred devices. Whether you're a PC user or a Mac enthusiast, this drive is designed to work flawlessly across platforms, making it a versatile choice for all your storage needs. - Preformatted for Mac. All Window user will require formatting. - Not compatible Ipad or Iphone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CD63N5G2 | | Additional Features | Backward Compatible with USB Type-C, Can be used as a boot disk for Mac, Portable, Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included | | Best Sellers Rank | #316 in External Solid State Drives | | Brand | Fantom Drives | | Built-In Media | Thunderbolt 3 Cable | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 4 TB | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet | | Connectivity Technology | Thunderbolt , USB | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 272 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 3000 megabits_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Thunderbolt | | Hard-Drive Size | 4 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | Lightning, Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt, USB Type C | | Hardware Platform | Mac | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 9 ounces | | Manufacturer | Fantom Drives | | Media Speed | 2300 MB/s | | Mfr Part Number | TB3X-3000N4TB | | Model Name | TB3X-3000N4TB | | Model Number | TB3X-3000N4TB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 2800 megabytes_per_second | | Special Feature | Backward Compatible with USB Type-C, Can be used as a boot disk for Mac, Portable, Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included Special Feature Backward Compatible with USB Type-C, Can be used as a boot disk for Mac, Portable, Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included See more | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Multimedia, Personal | | UPC | 749656173569 | | Warranty Description | 5 Year Manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Fantom Drives - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Computer, Laptop, Macbook, Smartphone, Tablet - **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt, USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Thunderbolt - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive ## Images ![Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610IUdIvOOL.jpg) ![Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JQW6MGZmL.jpg) ![Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wAy0dpWuL.jpg) ![Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SQnWkJuKL.jpg) ![Fantom Drives 4TB External SSD, 3D NAND Portable Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 & 4 USB 3.2 Type-C, Fast & Reliable up to 3000MB/s, SSD Storage Drive, TB3X-3000N4TB - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qfes8NfZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a chunky beast (in a good way) *by G***H on January 14, 2024* UPDATE I reformatted the drive as APFS encrypted and saw ~4.8% drop in write speed to 2439-2446 MB/s. Read stayed in the low 2500s. Still blazing and now more secure. I also picked up a Maxonar Thunderbolt 4 half-meter cable for something a little longer. The included cable is labeled as Thunderbolt 3. There is no noticeable speed difference between them. ORIGINAL REVIEW I got the 4TB non-TLC with the 3k speed and it's delivering about 3x the write and 4x the read speed of my Samsung T7 of the same capacity, which is basically a USB 3.2 speed drive, not Thunderbolt. This is about 4 ounces heavier than the T7, with a solid feeling metal case vs. the T7's rubberized case,. It's a thicc little drive that's a smidger taller, wider, and thicker than the T7. I tested it against the internal drive in a 2 month old MacBook Pro M3 (16") and a 3-year-old desktop PC gaming rig. While it got blown out of the water by the MBP's internal drive which was 2-3x faster in each measure, it was 80% as fast on write and almost double on read compared to the desktop with NVME. When you see people claiming they sped up an old, slow machine by using some variant of this as a boot drive, I'd bet they're telling the truth. It's fast enough to power a number of low-to-mid-range laptops or even desktops if they have USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4. Obviously I just picked this up and I'm in a honeymoon phase. We'll have to see how durable both the drive and its speeds are. But I am predicting I am not going to have storage anxiety with my MBP for a while. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blazing Speed For an External SSD- Recommended *by A***N on August 16, 2023* I've been looking for an external SSD that is reasonably fast when using my M2 Mac Studio. The Mac's internal drive has scorching speeds that hover at 6GB/sec write and 5GB/sec Read with Blackmagic speed tests. The Fantom gives a consistent 2.8 Read and 2.2 write connected directly to a Thunderbolt port or the Caldigit Thunderbolt Hub connected to a Thunderbolt port. This is a huge difference from the appx 800mb/sec most USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices showed me. I bought the Samsung Shield, a ruggedized T7, for space and paid appx the same price for 4GB as I did for 2GB of the Fantom. The Fantom runs hot, but not as hot as other devices not sitting on a massive heatsink. I followed a Youtube genius's directions to build a Thunderbolt 3 drive using a 1TB Sabrent Rocket NVME PCIe M.2 card and a Sabrent toolless enclosure. The Fantom runs relatively hot compared to a quality USB-C 3.1 like a T7, but when you get into Thunderbolt, my experience has seen a significant increase in the heat of the device. A 2 GB SSD would have been double the price or more and my Sabrent project was a good deal at the time.. I almost doubled the speed of a USB-C Gen 2 device with 1400mbs read and 1500mbs. Storage prices have dropped significantly, and the Fantom will probably drop as well, as this market segment has seen significant technological improvement. Still, if you need fast external storage today, this is an excellent SSD. I hope it sustains as the heat is a concern, but my Rocket is even hotter but has run β€œlike a champ" for the past 18 months. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Transformational speed in a small, attractive package *by F***N on October 7, 2023* This drive changed my life, at least as far as managing photos on my M1 Mac Mini is concerned. I'd long since transferred my Photos library (55K photos, 2.2K videos) to an external USB drive because I didn't have enough storage on my Mac Mini. I hadn't realized that that would actually degrade the performance of my Photos library because of the slow transfer speed of standard USB. I visited an Apple Store and discussed pros and cons of buying a new M2 Mini with more memory and/or more storage, but the "genius" (if they call them that anymore) recommended getting a Thunderbolt SSD for my Photos library. This Fantom drive seemed to offer great performance and capacity for the money, so I bought it and transferred my Photos library, and the rest is history. It's like having a new Mac. And, I got a big enough size that I have plenty of space to fool around with 4K video, etc for a while. It's true I haven't done things like use this "in the field" where I'd put the durability to a test, but I have no regrets about this purchase so far. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fantom Drives Extreme 2TB External SSD - 2800MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4, USB Type-C, Aluminum, 3D NAND TLC, TB3X-2300N2TB - OWC 28-Inch Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C Cable with 40 GBPS Data Transfer, 240W Power Charging and 8K Video Capability (Black) - Cable Matters [Intel Certified] 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 Cable 3.3ft with 8K Video and 240W Charging - 1m, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3 Cable and USB-C --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/233084223-fantom-drives-4tb-external-ssd-3d-nand-portable-solid-state](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/233084223-fantom-drives-4tb-external-ssd-3d-nand-portable-solid-state) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*