The iconic orange design, the form factor, and the security it offers make the Rugged one of our most popular hard drives. The Rugged Mini is a compact version of the Rugged, featuring countless new functions – a solid investment for data transport.
The LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk shares many features with the popular Rugged Hard Disk, such as shock resistance and drop protection. Additionally, both hard drives are equipped with rubber protection. However, the Rugged Mini offers an added advantage: it is also rain and pressure resistant. Even if a one-ton vehicle drives over it, it will still function! Its small size makes the Rugged ideal for on-the-go use, and its sturdy casing protects it from impacts, pressure, or collisions.
With the Rugged Mini, you benefit from the speed of USB 3.0 and full backward compatibility with USB 2.0, meaning you can use it with almost any computer. With USB 3.0, you can transfer a 700 MB video file in less than 7 seconds. In comparison, this takes 25 seconds with USB 2.0. To enhance the data transfer rate on your Mac, you can use the LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac.
The Rugged Mini not only protects your data from external influences with its robust casing – it also safeguards against unauthorized access. With the included password protection software, you can easily ensure that your files are always safe and secure, no matter where you are. You can access your password-protected files from any computer, enjoying complete data security along with total data mobility.
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Form factor | 2.5" |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
USB ports | USB-C |
Item number | 40246321 |
Manufacturer | LaCie |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | STMF500400 |
Release date | 28.11.2023 |
Colour | Orange |
Exact colour description | grey / orange |
Storage capacity | 0.50 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Form factor | 2.5" |
Protection type (IP code) | IP54 |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB C to C cable |
Length | 10.53 cm |
Width | 6.69 cm |
Height | 1.73 cm |
Weight | 114 g |
Length | 14.50 cm |
Width | 9.50 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 160 g |
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Eight external SSDs were at the starting line of our comparison test; eight made it to the finish line - there was no total failure to report. First of all: The fact that the currently fastest USB SSDs according to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 do not deliver their speed advantage on a Mac, at least at present, is not due to the manufacturers of the SSDs...
The Lacie Rugged Mini SSD offers high performance and looks good too. It also comes with a software package, an above-average warranty and free data recovery if you need it.
The Rugged Mini SSD is a robust yet compact SSD drive. Even if the Mac does not support the maximum speed of the connection, the Rugged Mini SSD offers good performance.
Eight external SSDs were at the starting line of our comparison test; eight made it to the finish line - there was no total failure to report. First of all: The fact that the currently fastest USB SSDs according to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 do not deliver their speed advantage on a Mac, at least at present, is not due to the manufacturers of the SSDs...
