With a capacity of 5TB, the Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive from LaCie marries a USB 3.0 Type-C interface and data transfer speeds of up to 130 MB/s with rugged durability that provides a drop resistance of up to 4′, crush resistance of up to 1 ton, and rain resistance, making this drive suitable for all-terrain storage, whether you’re in the field or in your home. It can be used to store large Lightroom libraries, as a shuttle drive to transport footage from a set to a post-production house, or just for general tasks.
LaCie’s 5TB Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.12 and later, but should also work on earlier versions of macOS, such as 10.9 and 10.11. It is powered using the USB bus, meaning that no external power adapters are required for use. Included is a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C cable, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A cable, and two years of Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services. General protection is provided by a limited 2-year warranty.
Note: In order to take advantage of the 1-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud, customers will need to register this drive on Seagate.com once it has been received. Upon registration, they will then receive an email with code redemption instructions for one complimentary month of all Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Adobe XD CC, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, 100GB of cloud storage, and more. This offer is stackable with existing Adobe Creative Cloud memberships and expires July 21, 2020. It is not available in all countries, so please check eligibility.
For any LaCie product purchased on or after April 1, 2018 that does not contain the Adobe activation code flyer in the box, please contact Customer Support at https://support2.lacie.com/ with a valid proof of purchase for your code.
Edna Jakubowski (verified owner) –
Nice and portable. Not as fast as SSD, but it’s great price for the size and for travel
Olen Yundt (verified owner) –
Ubiquitous orange drives still deliver, but slowly. Appreciate it includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, but the transfer speeds are sluggish compared to everything else (as expected from a spinning disk). Great for incremental transfers, less ideal for large file transfers.
Ezekiel Rutherford (verified owner) –
Sturdy, reliable and work horses
Deanna Gibson (verified owner) –
I can always rely on B&H and Lacie to come thru for my needs. Lacie is rugged and durable. MAC friendly. B&H is fast and perfect.
Andy Shields (verified owner) –
I have all of my files archived on these drives and I’ve been very happy with them. The software to sync to a folder on your computer also seems to work very well.
Velva Ullrich (verified owner) –
My other name brand HDD died. Went with the secure Lacie. Works every time, no issues. And, it looks really cool! thanks B&H for good products and free shipping.
Caterina Wisoky (verified owner) –
I have only had this hard drive for a month, but I find it reliable so far. I am really hoping it lives up to its reputation and continues to work for a long time. I do video editing and need somewhere to store large video files. It works fast enough that I can work using the files stored on the hard drive. Granted, I haven’t done much intensive video editing or special effects, so I can’t speak to how well it performs in those conditions. I did notice it heated up a bit, but nothing alarming. It was pretty simple to set up. I like the mirror folder thing. Aesthetically it is appealing and stands out, so I can trust I won’t forget it. I appreciated that it came with a type-C and regular/old USB connector.
Cali Wisoky (verified owner) –
Surprised by how small this external hard drive is. It’s perfect for travel. And with 5T available, it’s ready to use out of the box for reducing anxiety about not having a backup option.
Susan Hintz (verified owner) –
LaCie drives are excellent, and priced right.
Sam Kiehn (verified owner) –
Been buying LaCie rugged drives for years, never had a problem. Will buy again.
Monserrat Price (verified owner) –
So I have bought two of these drives, and they were a few months apart. This most recent one came with a different cord and it dismounts the drive all the time. Whether I am touching it or not. Like it will be sitting there and I will be working on a file not moving the my computer or the drive and it will dismount and my work wont be saved. The image I uploaded has the newer cord on the left that doesnt fit into the port at all and dismounts randomly, and the cord on the right is the cord I got when I ordered this drive a few months ago and that one works just fine with both drives.
Donnell Lynch (verified owner) –
The LaCie rugged series of drives have always been a great choice for external storage when reliability and durability are required. The USB-C connectivity in this particular model is great for future proofing. Highly recommend, no complaints thus far.
Freida Kuhlman (verified owner) –
I have struggled with failed drives in the past. This holds up well. I have also had issues where a drive will not take footage from my Sony a7siii, no problems here.
Nathanial Anderson (verified owner) –
This drive is awesome. The only complaint I have is the thunderbolt cable easily disconnects from the port. I think it’s an Apple issue, not a LaCie one.
Breanne Gleichner (verified owner) –
Nice device
Jana Mayer (verified owner) –
My dad, uncle, and cousins all use B&H. I’ll admit it’s been a while since I last ordered. However, B&H never disappoints. They have top notch professionals for consulting and do a great job in packing. The gear is always pristine and exactly as advertised. What more could someone ask for?
Rudy Olson (verified owner) –
5TB for this price. Reliable drives and perfect for at my desk or on the go.
Maida Gutkowski (verified owner) –
I now have three of these gems, two 1TB and a 2TB models. One I used to backup my photo laptop, one I used for the Lightroom catalog, and the last I use to hold photos I shoot when I’m on the road. No issues, and I like the look of durability.
Wendy Rutherford (verified owner) –
I love this Hard Drive as a professional wedding photographer! It is so reliable, safe, and fast to store all my clients’ photos. I already own three of these and plan to continue to only buy this kind of Hard Drive. Highly recommend!!
Adrienne Considine (verified owner) –
Great storage device that works in multiple environments. A must have for any serious photographer.