I need an external boot volume for my MacBook Pro from 2019 (1.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, only 120 GB internal memory). Would this WD Black SN770 or the Samsung 990 Pro be suitable instead of external SSDs? Advantages/disadvantages? Which enclosure accessories would be recommended? Does anyone have any experience? Thanks for the information!

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For an external boot volume for your MacBook Pro 2019, both the WD Black SN770 and the Samsung 990 Pro could be suitable. Both SSDs are very powerful, but there are some differences and factors you should consider:

Budget: 
If you're budget-conscious, the WD Black SN770 might be a good choice. However, if you want the best performance and are willing to spend more, the Samsung 990 Pro is an excellent option.

Thermal management: 
If you plan to use the SSD intensively (e.g. for video or photo editing), look for a good enclosure with sufficient heat dissipation.Compatibility: Both enclosures suggested are compatible with both SSDs and offer good performance and cooling.

Both SSDs and the enclosures mentioned offer an excellent solution for an external boot volume for your MacBook Pro.

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hi Meaphontis, 
2019 is 5 years here, you have to pay attention to the hardware compatibilities. The product is very fast but fits in Mac with PCI-Gen?
otherwise it is good and fast and has enough space for a lot.

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Well, thanks for the AI-generated answer, which only points out the price difference in many words. In my question, I specifically asked for suggestions for good, thermally conductive enclosures for NVMe M.2 SSDs, but did not mention any specific enclosure models...

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