{"id":494118,"date":"2022-09-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/"},"modified":"2022-09-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T21:00:00","slug":"expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/","title":{"rendered":"#Expand Your MacBook Pro Storage Using the SD Card Slot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a288b204840a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a288b204840a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/#%E2%80%9CExpand_Your_MacBook_Pro_Storage_Using_the_SD_Card_Slot%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Expand Your MacBook Pro Storage Using the SD Card Slot&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/#Option_1_Transcends_JetDrive_Lite\" >Option 1: Transcend\u2019s JetDrive Lite<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/#512GBJetDriveLite_330MBP_14%E2%80%B3_16%E2%80%B3_21_rMBP_13%E2%80%B3_12-E15\" >512GB,JetDriveLite 330,MBP 14&#8243;&amp;16&#8243; 21 &amp; rMBP 13&#8243; 12-E15<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/#Option_2_BaseQis_microSD_Adapter\" >Option 2: BaseQi\u2019s microSD Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/expand-your-macbook-pro-storage-using-the-sd-card-slot\/#The_SD_Card_Reader_Is_Slow\" >The SD Card Reader Is Slow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CExpand_Your_MacBook_Pro_Storage_Using_the_SD_Card_Slot%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Expand Your MacBook Pro Storage Using the SD Card Slot&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-763176\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/m1-pro-and-max-macbooks.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook M1 Pro and Max models side by side\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Got a new MacBook Pro but you\u2019re worried about filling up the drive? <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s notebooks are notoriously difficult to upgrade, but there are other ways of increasing your available space at the cost of speed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Transcends_JetDrive_Lite\"><\/span>Option 1: Transcend\u2019s JetDrive Lite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Transcend-JetDrive-Expansion-MacBook-TS1TJDL330\/dp\/B09R4G9Z79\/?tag=lsmedia-2989-20\">JetDrive Lite 330<\/a> is the latest version of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/us.transcend-info.com\/\">Transcend<\/a>\u2018s MacBook storage expansion. The company has previously manufactured similar products for earlier models like the Retina MacBook Pro, but Apple\u2019s decision to remove the SD card slot saw the JetDrive disappear for a while.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nTranscend JetDrive 330 Lite<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Transcend-JetDrive-Expansion-MacBook-TS1TJDL330\/dp\/B09R4G9Z79\/?tag=lsmedia-2989-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31GAO33EosL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for 512GB,JetDriveLite 330,MBP 14&quot;&amp;16&quot; 21 &amp; rMBP 13&quot; 12-E15\" aria-label=\"Shop for 512GB,JetDriveLite 330,MBP 14&quot;&amp;16&quot; 21 &amp; rMBP 13&quot; 12-E15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Transcend-JetDrive-Expansion-MacBook-TS1TJDL330\/dp\/B09R4G9Z79\/?tag=lsmedia-2989-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"512GBJetDriveLite_330MBP_14%E2%80%B3_16%E2%80%B3_21_rMBP_13%E2%80%B3_12-E15\"><\/span>512GB,JetDriveLite 330,MBP 14&#8243;&amp;16&#8243; 21 &amp; rMBP 13&#8243; 12-E15<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Increase your 14 or 16-inch 2021 MacBook Pro&#8217;s storage the easy way with Transcend&#8217;s JetDrive Lite 330. This expansion fits into your SD card slot and sits flush with the chassis, adding 512GB or 1TB of additional space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now it\u2019s back and ready for use with the 2021 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, to which Apple has added an SD card reader. This all-in-one device comes in 512GB and 1TB sizes and works with the latest MacBook Pro models. Be aware that the 256GB and 128GB options only work with the older 13-inch Retina MacBook pro from 2012 to early 2015.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-824599\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/transcend_jetdrive_lite_330.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Transcend JetDrive Lite 330\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Transcend<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The JetDrive sits flush with your MacBook chassis, which means it won\u2019t protrude and cause damage to your card reader. You can remove it with a fingernail or thin-edged object when you want to use the card reader for other purposes or leave it connected and enjoy the extra space.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_BaseQis_microSD_Adapter\"><\/span>Option 2: BaseQi\u2019s microSD Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The other option is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BASEQI-Aluminum-microSD-Adapter-MacBook\/dp\/B0B76FDJ9R\/?tag=lsmedia-2989-20\">BaseQi 420A microSD Adapter<\/a>, which offers almost identical functionality to the JetDrive with one caveat: you need to supply your own microSD card to add storage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBaseQi 420A microSD Adapter<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BASEQI-Aluminum-microSD-Adapter-MacBook\/dp\/B0B76FDJ9R\/?tag=lsmedia-2989-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21uJUD9JLtL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Available in Silver or Space Gray to match your 2021 MacBook Pro, the adapter sits flush with the chassis and can easily be removed with a sharp fingernail or another thin edge. You can add up to 2TB of storage if you have deep pockets since that\u2019s the largest microSD card size currently available.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-824600\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/baseqi_420a.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"BaseQi 420A microSD Adapter\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">BaseQi<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The benefit to choosing the BaseQi adapter is flexibility. You may only want a small amount of extra storage, and you may have spare microSD cards lying around. You can also choose to upgrade your microSD card at a later date. You may be able to shop around to find a cheap microSD card, though the price difference between the two approaches isn\u2019t that significant.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_SD_Card_Reader_Is_Slow\"><\/span>The SD Card Reader Is Slow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One drawback to this approach that is worth keeping in mind is that your MacBook Pro\u2019s SD card reader isn\u2019t anywhere near as fast as the internal drive. Apple <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT204384\">confirms UHS-II support<\/a> on their website, which means with a compatible UHS-II card you\u2019ll be able to hit speeds of around 300MB\/sec.<\/p>\n<p>This makes any storage that lives in your SD card slot unsuitable for any purposes that need rapid access including launching apps and editing high bitrate video. You could use the SD card for backing up your Mac with Time Machine, but keep in mind that this approach might not be ideal since losing your Mac would mean losing your backup too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Back Up Your Mac and Restore Files With Time Machine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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