Thunderbolt USB-C

As someone who shoots a lot of photos and videos and also does a lot of podcast video editing, I needed more storage, and this has been a great solution. The 5TB capacity gives me plenty of room, transfers are quick and easy with the USB-C connection, and I love the rugged design for traveling and transporting it with me. It’s easy to use, reliable and gives me peace of mind knowing my files are backed up.

I have been using external harddrives for over 20 years and after losing so much data through different products I finally found one that I can rely on LaCie products are reliable and fast with various connectivity options. I am grateful to say that I have never had a problem with the Rugged platform and in many cases has been more reliable than the non portable ones that are set by your computers. a very affordable product with great retention.

The LaCie Rugged 5TB portable hard drive has been one of the best options out there for the price in my experience. It offers a lot of storage, feels durable, and gives extra peace of mind with the rugged design, especially if you travel or move gear around often. I like that it is simple to use, works reliably, and has a solid reputation for handling everyday backups, photos, videos, and larger files. The compact size is also convenient, making it easy to carry without feeling fragile. A very strong choice if you want high capacity, dependable performance, and better protection without spending too much.

This device works as advertised, quiet, easy Plug N Play compatibility between MacOS and Windows 11, fast transfers, light weight and rugged.

If this was EMP shielded I’d trust it with all my info. Handheld yet obviously durable, it transfers quickly and it’s yet to stutter after over 100hrs in continuous use.

REVISED 01/01/25: I purchased this to back up a half-full 6TB Seagate Backup Plus drive that's acting flaky, attached to my MacMini. UPDATE: The drive came formatted EX-FAT (Mac and Windows compatible) with a USB-C to USB3-Micro B "Super Speed" (two lobes, for the drive) cable. With no spare USB-C ports on my MacMini, I used a Samsung USB3-A to USB3-Micro B cable from an older Seagate drive into a Sabrent USB3-A hub on the MacMini. It worked fine at first, then failed as described below. Retrying with the LaCie cable into a USB-C to USB3-A adapter into the hub worked. Super sensitivity in the Mac system? I have no other explanation as the drive continues to work on Windows PCs with the old Samsung cable. INITIAL REPORT: It mounted fine out of the box, and macOS Disk Utility recognized it as a 5TB volume "LaCie." The first few copy batches of multi-GB files and folders worked OK, but then copying stopped, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 reported "Copy operation stopped, volume disappeared." (WTF??). macOS Disk Utility no longer sees the device. It mounted as a USB volume on Windows 11, and I could see the copied files. Windows reported disk problems so I ran the Scan & Repair utility (Properties->Tools), which took a while but reported a successful repair. Trying again on macOS, and the same result: The drive starts up (vibrates) as expected but doesn't mount and is still invisible to the Disk Utility app.

Over the years I’ve purchased a total of twelve Lacie 5TB Rugged Orange External Hard Drives, and they have been an absolute lifesaver for storing and backing up my videos, photos, and podcast recordings—especially while traveling. These drives are built to last, and the bright orange color makes them easy to spot, so I never worry about leaving one behind. Why This Hard Drive is a Must-Have: ✔ Massive 5TB Storage – Easily handles large video files, high-resolution images, and hours of podcast recordings without slowing down. ✔ Rugged & Travel-Friendly – The shock-resistant, water-resistant, and drop-resistant design gives me peace of mind when I’m on the go. I don’t have to worry about bumps or accidents. ✔ Fast & Reliable Performance – Transfers are quick, and I’ve never had an issue with lost data. Perfect for backing up content while working remotely. ✔ Easy to Spot – The bright orange case is a huge plus! Whether I’m working in a studio, hotel, or on location, I can always find it in my bag. ✔ Trusted Brand & Longevity – I keep coming back to these because they just work. They’ve been rock-solid across multiple projects, and I trust them for long-term data storage. If you’re a content creator, photographer, videographer, or podcaster looking for a rugged, reliable, and high-capacity external hard drive, the Lacie 5TB Rugged is the way to go. I highly recommend it and will continue using these for all my storage needs!

UPDATE: After this hard drive promptly failed within 5 months of purchase (with very important data that was not recoverable), the hard drive manufacturer Seagate told me directly that Empire Premium Products (AKA JMP Premium Enterprises LLC) **is not an authorized seller of Lacie hard drives and likely sold me a faulty product.** Rather than the drive being under warranty (as advertised) when it failed, the faulty drive was not considered under warranty and not replaceable by the manufacturer (Lacie/Seagate) due to the reasons outlined below: -I purchased this Lacie 5TB Portable External HDD drive on Amazon November of 2023. -It failed April of 2024. -ALL efforts to recover data aside from sending it into the manufacturer were exhausted, so I sent it in to the manufacturer to attempt data recovery. -When the dead/faulty drive was supplied to the Lacie manufacturer (Seagate) to attempt data recovery, Seagate discovered that the internal hard drive **did not match their records for the external serial number,** and therefore the product was likely a forged product (which voided their warranty). -This allowed Seagate to not even attempt data recovery on my drive because the drive itself was fraudulent. I repeat, Seagate insisted that the internal hard drive component DID NOT COINCIDE with the serial number of the external casing (so was likely a refurbished, Frankensteined drive with a recycled exterior casing). ---In greater detail, Seagate asked for my original receipt from Amazon, and once they saw the seller name: EMPIRE PREMIUM PRODUCTS, they said this seller is "not an authorized seller" of Lacies, accused the seller of providing me with a "forged" drive, and said that Seagate did not have to attempt to retrieve the data and was not obligated to provide me the originally-promised replacement hard drive due to voided warranty. Seagate insists that they can easily search for the external serial number (on the orange case) in their database, and an internal serial number will be associated to that serial number on file for the external casing. They said, 'Take it up with the seller.' -Well, the seller (Empire Premium Products) does not have a contact email, only a number (if you want to call China directly), and for clarity, **the support tab for this product goes directly back to Lacie/Seagate, not to Empire Premium Products.** -Ironically, when Lacie/Seagate returned my dead hard drive (after not even attempting data retrieval, they only returned the internal drive component without the external casing). **Seagate says they have "recycled" my external casing (the orange and metal exterior portion) and that's why they did not send it back to me.** *****-Now to me, this is concerning, because anyone with a functioning brain can deduce that a "recycled" orange casing floating around in the world ... I don't know ... JUST MIGHT END UP AS ANOTHER EXTERNAL CASING ON A REFURBISHED INTERNAL HARD DRIVE SOLD ON AMAZON. -In an Amazon message stream with Empire Premium Products (AKA JMP Premium Enterprises LLC), they said months ago (July 14, 2024) that they would refund the full amount of the product. From the seller: "We are sorry to hear there has been a problem with your order. Could we offer you a 100 percent refund and you can keep the item?" lol... My response was "A refund is appropriate considering the situation. Thank you." *****THIS DEFECTIVE, FAULTY, (likely forged/refurbished) PRODUCT ORDER WAS NOT REFUNDED UNTIL January, 28 2025, despite it failing April 2024. -If ZERO stars was available, that is what I would select for this product experience. -I would also give a "Zero Stars" review for the seller, but too much time has passed since the original order and I don't have the opportunity to review Empire Premium Products (AKA JMP Premium Enterprises LLC).

Die LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB (2.5 Zoll) externe Festplatte ist ein mobiles Speichermedium, das vor allem durch seine legendäre Robustheit überzeugt. Das markante, orangefarbene Gehäuse, bestehend aus einer stoßdämpfenden Gummihülle und einem widerstandsfähigen Aluminiumkern, schützt die interne 2.5-Zoll-HDD effektiv vor den Widrigkeiten des mobilen Einsatzes. In Rezensionen wird die Festplatte für ihre Sturzfestigkeit (bis 1,2 m) und ihre Fähigkeit, hohem Druck standzuhalten (bis zu 1 Tonne), gelobt, was sie zu einem Favoriten bei Fotografen und Videografen im Außendienst macht. Die 5 TB Kapazität bietet dabei ausreichend Platz für große Datenmengen. Die Schnittstelle erfolgt via USB 3.0 (oder je nach Modell USB-C), was eine unkomplizierte Plug-and-Play-Nutzung an Mac- und Windows-Systemen ermöglicht. Während die Zuverlässigkeit und die physische Unverwüstlichkeit konstant positiv hervorgehoben werden, weisen einige Nutzer darauf hin, dass die Übertragungsgeschwindigkeiten mit durchschnittlich 130-150 MB/s für eine herkömmliche HDD typisch sind, jedoch nicht an die Leistung moderner SSDs heranreichen. Wer maximale Geschwindigkeit benötigt, sollte zu einer anderen Produktlinie greifen. Für den Schutz sensibler Daten im Feld ist die LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB dennoch eine oft empfohlene Lösung. Gerne wieder!

This is a great portable external drive, especially for those who are on the move. The transfer speed is decent, and the outer case is very sturdy. I highly recommend this

produkt zgodny ze specyfikacją. dostawa ekspresowa

Usb 3.0 olarak almıştım ama usb c geldi. Ne yapmak gerekir? Pc ime uygun değil:(

5 TB är enormt för storleken. Har fört över många tusentals bilder från alla mindre hårddiskar.