LaCie Rugged Hard Drive
Best portable storage for creative professionals working in rugged environments.
This drive is the ultimate insurance policy for your digital life, blending blistering transfer speeds with a tank-like exterior. It sacrifices a slim, pocket-friendly profile for the rugged durability required to survive the most demanding field shoots and unpredictable commutes.
$172.99
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Who it's for
- Field photographers and travelers working in harsh outdoor conditions
- Users needing compatibility across modern and legacy computer hardware
- Mobile professionals requiring a lightweight, cable-free storage solution
Who should skip it
- Video editors needing high-speed performance for large file transfers
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking the lowest price per gigabyte
- Minimalists prioritizing the smallest possible footprint for their gear
Performance breakdown
Data Transfer Velocity
Blazing read speeds make large file transfers feel instantaneous.
Physical Durability
IP54 rating ensures your data survives drops, dust, and splashes.
Portability
Lightweight and compact enough to disappear into any gear bag.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Seamless plug-and-play functionality across Mac, Windows, and iPad ecosystems.
Future-Proof Connectivity
USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 4 support keep your workflow current.
Write Performance
Write speeds are functional but trail behind the impressive read capabilities.
Key Specs
Series
Rugged
Model Number
STMF1000400
Type
Portable
Color
Orange/Silver
Form Factor
2.5 Inch
Capacity
1TB
Read Speed
Up to 2000MBps
Write Speed
Up to 125MBps
Data Transfer Rate
USB 3.2: Up to 20Gbps
Shock - Operating
Bus Powered
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