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External SSDs & storage for iPad Air (5th generation)
A portable SSD plugs into a Mac, a USB-C iPad or a USB-C iPhone. The drive’s top speed is only reached if your device’s port and the cable are fast enough — a USB 2 port is far slower than USB 3 or Thunderbolt.
6 of 6 shown — iPad Air (5th generation): works first, then works with adapter
What to look for
- Match the drive to your port: USB 3 (10Gb/s), USB 3.2 2x2 (20Gb/s), USB4 or Thunderbolt.
- Use a cable rated for the drive’s speed — the one in the box usually is.
- Speeds quoted by makers are maximums under ideal conditions.
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