: Etcher is much more modern and less prone to crashing on newer macOS versions.
: Automatically filters out internal drives to prevent data loss. balenaEtcher for macOS 1.7.9
If you need to create a bootable drive for a Raspberry Pi or a Linux distro without touching the Terminal, balenaEtcher is the most user-friendly choice available. However, be aware of its large file size compared to native macOS alternatives. : Etcher is much more modern and less
: Pi Imager is faster and allows you to pre-configure Wi-Fi/SSH settings, but Etcher is better for general ISO/IMG files that aren't Pi-specific. balenaEtcher for macOS 1.7.9
: The "Select image -> Select drive -> Flash" process is foolproof and prevents accidental wiping of your hard drive by hiding system partitions.