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LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive

BH #LASTLP500040 • MFR #STLP5000400
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LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive
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Key Features
  • 5TB Storage Capacity
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Interface
  • USB Type-C Cable Included
  • Sleek, Portable Design by Neil Poulton
Take your data with you while on the go with the LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive. Connect via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, allowing for up to 130 MB/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing. One-click or automatic backups make file storage easy. A USB Type-C cable is included. Constructed using post-consumer recycled aluminum, plastic, and packing materials, this external hard drive still features a sleek, portable design by Neil Poulton. Please note that this drive is preformatted exFAT. You also get three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services.
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LaCie Mobile Drive Overview

Take your data with you while on the go with the LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive. Connect via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, allowing for up to 130 MB/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing. One-click or automatic backups make file storage easy. A USB Type-C cable is included. Constructed using post-consumer recycled aluminum, plastic, and packing materials, this external hard drive still features a sleek, portable design by Neil Poulton. Please note that this drive is preformatted exFAT. You also get three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Features
Works with PC, Mac, and iPad (USB Type-C) out of the box
Back up files with a single click or schedule automatic backups
Drive case and packaging is constructed using post-consumer recycled aluminum, plastic, and packing materials
Features a sleek and portable design by Neil Poulton
USB Type-C features up to 130 MB/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing
UPC: 763649174364

LaCie Mobile Drive Specs

Key Specs
Total Capacity
5 TB
Drive Type
Unspecified HDD
Default OS Support
Universal Computer/Mobile OS Support
System Connection
USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Total Capacity
5 TB
Drive Type
Unspecified HDD
Performance
Read Speed
Maximum: 130 MB/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 130 MB/s
Default OS Support
Universal Computer/Mobile OS Support
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Security Features
No
Material
Aluminum
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Electrical
Power Source
Bus Powered
General
Dimensions
4.65 x 3.52 x 0.8" / 118.11 x 89.41 x 20.3 mm
Weight
0.7 lb / 300 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.86 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 x 4.75 x 1.8"

LaCie Mobile Drive Reviews

Does the job and looks good doing it.

By Doug
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-15

I purchased this to use as a Time Machine drive with my iMac. It matches the silver base of the Mac, was easy to set up, and looks great.

Lacie 5TB USB Gen 1 Typt-C Mobile Drive

By Angel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-18

Very good.

See any errors on this page?

Can this drive be reformatted for NTFS?

Can this drive be reformatted for NTFS?
Asked by: Russ
The LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive can be formatted as NTFS.
Answered by: Alex D
Date published: 2025-06-24

Is this an ssd?

Is this an ssd?
Asked by: Bill
The LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive, B&H # LASTLP500040, is an HDD, not an SSD. LaCie does not have a 5TB external SSD available at the time of this message, but they do have a 4TB model, such as the LaCie 4TB Rugged USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD, B&H # LASTHR400080.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2025-07-08

Is the case all aluminum?

Is the case all aluminum?
Asked by: David
The case of the LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive has an aluminum and plastic construction.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2023-07-21

Does "out of the box " mean I do not have to do ...

Does "out of the box " mean I do not have to do anything but plug and play .. with my Mac (iMac2019 and MacBook Pro2019). ?
Asked by: James
Yes, the LaCie 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive will work without needing to install any drivers or software.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2022-10-25
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