LaCie Rugged USB-C 2TB
LaCie

LaCie Rugged USB-C 2TB

A tough, bus-powered USB-C hard drive for shoots and travel, with IP52 dust and drip protection.

  • External HDD
  • 2,000 GB
  • USB 3.2 (USB-C, up to 5 Gbps)

PCPR score

6.4

Fair

Best price we’ve seen

$150Nov 9

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The short version

LaCie's Rugged USB-C is a bus-powered portable hard drive with an orange protective cover, rated for 4-foot drops, IP52 dust and drip protection and a 1-ton crush. It runs over USB 3.2 at up to 5 Gbps, adds 256-bit AES encryption with password protection, and carries a three-year warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services. It suits field shooters backing up footage, though hard drive speeds trail rugged SSDs and Seagate says it is not waterproof.

Pros

  • Rated for 4-foot drops and a 1-ton crush load, per Seagate
  • IP52 dust and drip protection
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Bus-powered USB-C with no external power needed
  • Three-year warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services

Cons

  • USB 3.2 at up to 5 Gbps is slow next to rugged SSDs
  • Not waterproof; IP52 covers only light drips and small splashes
  • Best Buy's price was above Seagate's list price when checked

Best for

  • Field backup for photo and video shoots
  • Buyers who want encryption and crush resistance

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Full specifications

Core

Type
External HDD
Capacity
2,000 GB

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.2 (USB-C, up to 5 Gbps)

Features

Rugged rating
IP52 dust and drip protection; 4 ft drop (MIL-STD-810F); 1-ton crush

Physical

Weight
100 g

Compatibility notes

  • Bus-powered over USB-C, and Seagate lists support for Mac, Windows and USB-C iPad or iPhone.
  • Rated IP52, so it is dust-protected and handles light splashes only.

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Common questions

Is the LaCie Rugged USB-C waterproof?

No. Seagate rates it IP52, which covers dust and light dripping water or small splashes, and states the drive is not waterproof.

What speed does it reach?

Seagate lists USB 3.2 at up to 5 Gbps. As a hard drive it will generally transfer files more slowly than a rugged SSD.

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