Thunderbolt for 2014

Browse our Thunderbolt section, featuring 14 items for 2014 curated from the Storage category. Dive into the latest releases, detailed buying guides, expert tips, performance benchmarks, and hands‑on reviews - everything you need to compare options, stay ahead of trends, and make the best informed choices. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.

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Silicon Power T11 240GB Thunderbolt External SSD Review

December 20, 2014 | Tyler reviews the first Thunderbolt solution from Silicon Power, the T11 SSD. If you're on the market for a fast external storage solution, take a look.

CalDigit T4 Thunderbolt 2 Quad-Drive RAID Array Storage Unit Review

December 18, 2014 | CalDigit adds RAID 5 support and launches the T4 Thunderbolt 2 four-drive RAID array external storage unit. Here's our full review of the device.

CalDigit T3 Thunderbolt 2 Triple-Drive RAID Array Storage Unit Review

November 20, 2014 | Today Tyler provides us with a review of the revamped CalDigit T3 - this time it gets Thunderbolt 2 for improved performance. Here's our full look at it.

LaCie D2 Thunderbolt 2 128GB SSD Storage Upgrade Kit Review

October 29, 2014 | Today we take a look at the speedy SSD upgrade kit module for the LaCie D2 Thunderbolt 2 storage device. Want to take things to the extreme? Read on.

LaCie D2 Thunderbolt 2 6TB External Desktop Storage Device Review

October 28, 2014 | Today Tyler takes us on a full tour of LaCie's D2 Thunderbolt 2 6TB storage device. If you're after high quality external storage, take a look now.

OWC ThunderBay IV RAID 5 Edition External Storage Drive Review

August 28, 2014 | Today Tyler takes the new OWC ThunderBay IV RAID 5 Edition external storage drive solution for a spin to see how it performs with its new RAID mode.

AKiTiO Thunder2 PCIe Thunderbolt 2 Expansion Chassis Review

August 22, 2014 | We take a look at the latest Thunderbolt solution from AKiTiO in the Thunder2. This device allows you to add PCIe devices to your Macbook at full speed.

Akitio Neutrino Thunder D3 Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 DAS Review

July 31, 2014 | Today Tyler spends time talking about the Akitio Neutrino Thunder D3, a speedy DAS with both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connections. Check out his review now.

Areca ARC-8050T2 Thunderbolt 2 8-Bay RAID Tower DAS Review

July 30, 2014 | Today Tyler takes a close look at Areca's ARC-8050T2, a Thunderbolt 2 8-Bay RAID Tower DAS. Read on as he gives us his full thoughts in his review.

LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt 500GB External Storage SSD Review

July 10, 2014 | We take a look at the Rugged, a portable Thunderbolt solution from LaCie. Read on as Tyler tells us all about the 500GB SSD version and what it can do.

LaCie 2Big 12TB Thunderbolt 2 DAS External Storage Review

July 4, 2014 | We dive into the latest DAS solution from LaCie, the 2Big Thunderbolt 2. This monster comes complete with no less than 12TB of brilliant storage.

WD My Passport Pro 4TB Thunderbolt Portable Storage Review

June 10, 2014 | We look at another bus-powered Thunderbolt solution. Enter the Passport Pro from WD. Follow on as Tyler gives us a rundown on this new portable device.

Akitio Palm RAID Thunderbolt 256GB Portable Storage Review

June 10, 2014 | We check out the latest from Akitio, the Palm RAID Thunderbolt. Built to put the power of Thunderbolt in your hand, follow as Tyler tells us all about it.

Buffalo DriveStation Mini Thunderbolt 512GB External SSD Review

May 26, 2014 | Buffalo sent over its dual drive Thunderbolt SSD storage solution. Read on as we explore the performance of this compact device and see how it goes.