LaCie Rugged USB3 Thunderbolt

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

12
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Speedy SSD.
Thunderbolt Interface.
USB 3,0.

Cons:

Still pricey on a GB per dollar basis.
The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt offers just one Thunderbolt port and its SSD version offers only 120GB of storage space.

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Last revision on March 30, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Speedy SSD
Thunderbolt Interface
USB 3,0
Both USB 3,0 and Thunderbolt cable included
Ruggedized to take commuting abuse
SSD can be moved while in use
Easy setup utility
Competitively priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Still pricey on a GB per dollar basis
The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt offers just one Thunderbolt port and its SSD version offers only 120GB of storage space

Expert reviews and ratings

The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt (500GB SSD) makes improvements to a proven design and gives a half-terabyte of solid-state drive (SSD) storage to power users on the move. It's a little pricey, but it's worth every...

By PC Mag on July 11, 2014

The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt portable storage solution brings a lot to the table including great performance, unique design and superb durability for those who need it on the go.

By StorageReview on June 30, 2014

If you want to keep your data safe from handling mishaps while getting the top Thunderbolt performance on the market, look no further than the LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt All-Terrain portable...

By CNET Australia on June 28, 2014

The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt is a fast, portable drive with a reasonable price-per-gb. If you're working in the field (or desert or war zone) the Rugged Thunderbolt is designed to handle just about any situation. I'm surprised they don't make matching...

By Macworld on June 18, 2014

For general-purpose everyday data storage, the LaCie Rugged could prove the most practical choice. There’s little mistaking the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series, thanks to its eye-catching orange rubber bumper. You can find it in three...

By Macworld UK on November 13, 2013

100

Rough, tough and lightning fast, LaCie’s Rugged USB 3.0 & Thunderbolt series is a real pocket rocket.LaCie’s Rugged range is designed to offer an extra level of insurance when you’re lugging around data on an external drive. It features a bright...

By Macworld Australia on December 31, 2012

LaCie's Rugged drives are popular, and this latest model adds a solid-state drive and Thunderbolt interface to the range. The drive's full name is actually 'Rugged USB 3 Thunderbolt Series' as it is equipped with both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces....

By PC Advisor on November 26, 2012

Impressive speed from both connections, but the rugged construction, high price and low capacity give it niche appeal...

By Expert Reviews on November 19, 2012

In the end, however, the speed of the drive is excellent for a single SSD configuration, even considering the mysterious gap between USB 3 and Thunderbolt read performance. The drive is also reasonably priced for a Thunderbolt product, and the included...

By The Mac Observer on November 15, 2012

The 1TB Rugged drive is well built and efficient and it's easy to set up and use. The bundled software provides good automatic backing-up facilities and the option for cloud storage could be useful for photographers on the move.Although we weren't able...

By Photo Review Australia on October 12, 2012

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