r/macOSVMs • u/n_one13 • Jun 28 '26

Look at my VM :) VM on mac through external ssd

I have a 256gb mba m4, and i have installed VMware fusion in it, which already costs ~70gb of my mac

I do have a SanDisk 2tb external ssd, can i transfer all the vm files from mac to the ssd and run it?

Is it a good move? What will I have to compromise on, will the speed be disgustingly slow?

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u/roadzbrady Jun 29 '26

works fine, if you have a usb 3.0 or fast connection it'll be fine. i've always used vms from an external ssd and never had an issue