Testseek.co.uk have collected 74 expert reviews of the LaCie Rugged Pro USB3 / Thunderbolt STFS and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LaCie Rugged Pro USB3 / Thunderbolt STFS.
December 2013
(85%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
1484 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
85010074
The editors liked
Great performance
Great protection
Multiple connection options
Large Capacity and SSD options
Bus-powered
Good performance
Choice of interfaces
Very tough
Durable non-slip coating and weather-resistant
Competitive Thunderbolt 3 performance
5-year warranty with data recovery services
Compatible with USB-C devices
The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt All-Terrain Portable Drive has extremely fast Thunderbolt performance
Innovative casing design
And also supports USB 3.0
Data Protection
Choice of connections
Captive Thunderbolt cable. Good shock and dust protection. Consistant and fast speeds
The editors didn't like
None
“The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB-C is as versatile as it is protected. A great choice for anyone that wants an extra layer of physical protection for their files.”
Thank you
LaCie
For providing us with this sample
Unsubtle colour finish
Disappointing small-file performance
Expensive
Small SLC write cache
Very expensive
Lacks 256-bit AES hardware encryption
The SSD version of the drive is pricey
And its USB 3.0 performance is not the best on the market
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Plenty of connection options, Rugged enough for most in-field situations, Thunderbolt cable tucks away nicely, Good software
Very expensive
This LaCie mobile hard drive has a rugged exterior and is great for sharing files between PCs and Macs, but it will likely be too pricey for most budgets...
Top Build Quality, IP 54 Certified Rugged Housing, Design (By Neil Poulton), Up To 5TB Capacity (SSD Models Also Available), Excellent Performance, Thunderbolt & USB 3.1 Connectivity, ,
Price (For Some),
The rugged enclosure of the LaCie 2TB Thunderbolt USB-C Professional All-Terrain Mobile Storage is being used in several models in their product line and why not since thanks to the aluminum and rubber used it's not only one of the most durab...
Abstract: We are on a Bus-powered storage kick this month. We compared various bus-powered Thunderbolt storage devices in a recent article. This article is a shootout between various brand/models of USB 3.0 bus powered storage devices...
Abstract: We are on a Bus-powered storage kick this month. We compared various bus-powered Thunderbolt storage devices in a recent article. This article is a shootout between various brand/models of USB 3.0 bus powered storage devices...
Abstract: Consumers dealing with multimedia workflows need to transfer large amounts of data around. Be it collecting data in the field or editing media at a workstation, the necessity for fast and accessible direct attached storage (DAS) units can't be stressed en...
Published: 2014-07-11, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Speedy solid-state drive (SSD). Has both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces. Easy storage for permanently attached Thunderbolt cable. Ruggedized to take travel abuse. SSD can be moved while in use. Easy setup utility. Three-year warranty.
Detachable port cover is easy to lose. A little pricey
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 penny....
Published: 2014-06-30, Author: Alexandra , review by: storagereview.com
Excellent physical data protection, Great performance for read and write, Integrated Thunderbolt cable
Lose USB 3.0 port and activity light when port cover is in place
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.
The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt All-Terrain Portable Drive has extremely fast Thunderbolt performance, innovative casing design, and also supports USB 3.0
The SSD version of the drive is pricey, and its USB 3.0 performance is not the best on the market
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 drive....
Published: 2014-06-27, Author: Steven , review by: tuaw.com
Portability? Check. Rugged design? Check. SSD speed? Check. Bus-powered? Check. Thunderbolt and USB 3.0? Check. Built-in Thunderbolt cable? Check. The only negative for the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt SSD is the price tag. A bare 500 GB SSD drive ...
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Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Albert , review by: techworld.com
The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt is a fast, portable drive with a reasonable price-perGB. If you're working in the field (or desert or war zone) the Rugged Thunderbolt is designed to handle just about any situation....
