LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 + Thunderbolt External Hard Drive 1TB

The LACIE Rugged USB 3.0+Thunderbolt 1TB External Hard Drive is engineered for professionals, creatives, and mobile power users who demand durable, high-capacity storage with versatile connectivity. Designed with a distinct bright orange protective bumper and compact form factor, this drive delivers a balance of robust reliability, broad device compatibility, and performance-oriented design ideal for fieldwork, studio workflows, and on-the-go data management.

Key Technical Features

Capacity & Form Factor

• 1TB of storage capacity, providing ample space for high-resolution photo libraries, HD/4K video footage, large project files, and extensive data archives.

• Portable 2.5″ HDD form factor optimized for mobility without an external power supply.

High-Speed Interfaces

• Thunderbolt + USB 3.0 dual interfaces support a wide range of host devices from Windows PCs to macOS systems, enhancing workflow flexibility.

• Thunderbolt interface facilitates up to 10 Gb/s transfer throughput, while USB 3.0 offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices and up to 5 Gb/s performance.

Ruggedized Build & Protection

• Shock-, dust-, and splash-resistant construction, rated to withstand daily rigors including drops up to approximately 6.6 feet (2 m).

• Removable protective rubber cover guards ports and preserves internal components from common physical stress.

• Bright orange overmold provides a non-slip grip and instant visual identification in kits or travel gear.

Performance & Compatibility

• Fully bus-powered operation — no external power adapter required — enabling direct plug-and-play use in the field.

• Compatible with major operating systems including macOS and Windows (supporting native file systems or reformatted as needed).

• USB 3.0 backwards compatibility with older USB 2.0 ports adds broad connection support for legacy hardware.

Software & Functionality

• Includes LaCie utilities such as LaCie Backup Assistant for automated data safeguarding and LaCie Private-Public for ease of encryption setup.

• Password protection with AES-256 encryption functionality helps protect sensitive data against unauthorized access.