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LaCie 5TB Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive

BH #LASTFR500080 • MFR #STFR5000800
 417 reviews
LaCie 5TB Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 5TB Storage Capacity
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Interface
  • Up to 130 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
  • Bus Powered
With a capacity of 5TB, the Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive from LaCie marries a USB 3.0 Type-C interface and data transfer speeds of up to 130 MB/s with rugged durability that provides a drop resistance of up to 4', crush resistance of up to 1 ton, and rain resistance, making this drive suitable for all-terrain storage, whether you're in the field or in your home. It can be used to store large Lightroom libraries, as a shuttle drive to transport footage from a set to a post-production house, or just for general tasks.
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Capacity
1TB
- $95.00
2TB
- $70.00
4TB
- $20
5TB
$179.99
Interface
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
$179.99
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Micro-B
- $10
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LaCie Rugged External HDD Overview

With a capacity of 5TB, the Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive from LaCie marries a USB 3.0 Type-C interface and data transfer speeds of up to 130 MB/s with rugged durability that provides a drop resistance of up to 4', crush resistance of up to 1 ton, and rain resistance, making this drive suitable for all-terrain storage, whether you're in the field or in your home. It can be used to store large Lightroom libraries, as a shuttle drive to transport footage from a set to a post-production house, or just for general tasks.

LaCie's 5TB Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.12 and later, but should also work on earlier versions of macOS, such as 10.9 and 10.11. It is powered using the USB bus, meaning that no external power adapters are required for use. Included is a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C cable, and two years of Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services. General protection is provided by a limited 2-year warranty.

General Features
USB Type-C interface for next-generation systems
The included USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C cable works with Windows and Mac
Bus powered for mobile workflows
Drop-resistant up to 4'
Crush-resistant up to 1 ton
Water-resistant to rain
UPC: 763649126158

LaCie Rugged External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Host Connection
USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Storage Capacity
5 TB SATA 2.5" HDD
Read Speed
Maximum: 130 MB/s
Power Source
USB Bus Power
Storage Capacity
5 TB SATA 2.5" HDD
Read Speed
Maximum: 130 MB/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 130 MB/s
Buffer
None
Pre-Format
None
External Enclosure
Environmental Resistance
Crush, Shock
Electrical
Power Source
USB Bus Power
General
Dimensions
5.3 x 3.4 x 1" / 135.1 x 86 x 26 mm
Weight
0.9 lb / 0.41 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.09 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 x 4.65 x 2.1"

LaCie Rugged External HDD Reviews

Unreliable, not rugged

By andrew
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-11

As a working professional photographer, backing up images is very important to me. This LaCie is TERRIBLE. The first one broke and LaCie thankfully replaced it, now the second one is broken, and I would really like a refund to buy a hard drive I can count on. Well LaCie/ Seagate is impossible to reach, and when I finally get through to a chat person after an hour wait (who is handling ten calls at once), they refuse a refund. Do yourself a favor, spend a little more and purchase a reliable hard drive that you can count on to save your images!

My preferred drive videography

By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-05

I go through 7 or 8 external hard drives, ranging from 2 to 14 TB. I edit video in hotel rooms, airports and other odd places as I roadtrip for my job and YouTube channel. I keep coming back to this hard drive because it takes my uploads fast, works well with Final Cut and doesn't fail on sharing or rendering the project as other hard drives do. I also don't have the audio and video lose synchronization as I am editing. That happens a lot with some other drives, especially as they near bring full. Great product!

OK

By John
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-30

Is OK, just what you expected.

Great product!

By Yvonne
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-28

This hard drive has great storage and is fast.

Great drive!

By Cameron
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-08

I bought this as a backup drive. I like the rubber encasing for it. So far, everything works perfectly. The only complaint is the USB-C cord going into the drive is a little loose and if you bump it, it can disconnect. Other than, works as it should!

Failed- less than a year old and no travel

By holly
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-07

I purchased this drive in October 2022 and it has now failed and lost my data (August 2023). It has never been brought anywhere, just sat on my desk. Will not recommend these drives to anyone.

Excellent storage device for a MacBook Pro

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-11

I've bought several of these portable storage drives and they are excellent for storing my collection of photographs. B&H is a superior organization and have always come through with fine products and service.

very pleased

By Harold
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-07

Very pleased with the product & the ordering process

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