LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0/ 2.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive, For Mac And PC…

Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings

(10 customer reviews)

Last updated on 19/10/2025 09:57 Details

Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use.Specific uses: Personal
For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details
Password protection built in
Uses USB 3.0 which is up to 4 times faster than USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020

Hard Drive	‎2 TB usb 3
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	‎1
Brand	‎LaCie
Series	‎LaCie Rugged Mini
Item model number	‎LAC9000298
Hardware Platform	‎PC, Mac
Operating System	‎Latest version of Windows® 7 or later, Mac OS® X 10.5 or later (LaCie Private-Public software requires Mac Intel® processor)
Item Weight	‎9.9 ounces
Product Dimensions	‎5.3 x 3.4 x 0.79 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎5.3 x 3.4 x 0.79 inches
Color	‎orange
Flash Memory Size	‎2
Hard Drive Interface	‎USB 1.1
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	‎5400 RPM
Manufacturer	‎Seagate
Language	‎English
Country of Origin	‎Thailand
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	‎No
Date First Available	‎March 4, 2014

10 reviews for LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0/ 2.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive, For Mac And PC…

Rated 5 out of 5

D-Rain – 20/12/2024

These are great for saving your data from loss and storing in a durable drive.works across the board with apple and windows and even android phones. The boot speed is good is my this third one I own. Very easy to use and install I use them to store photos and video and have never had any problems whatsoever with them. I am very satisfied with the quality of the drives
Rated 5 out of 5

Gina C. – 24/12/2024

This hard drive is very durable! I’ve had it for over 4 months, take it everywhere, and have had zero problems. It’s super fast and was easy to install on my Mac. I love how compact yet sturdy it is. Highly recommend this brand—it’s definitely worth the money!
Rated 5 out of 5

Celeste Tejada – 05/01/2025

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I couldn’t be happier with my decision! As a video and graphic designer, having reliable and efficient storage is crucial, and this device delivers on all fronts.

Design:
The sleek and modern design of the Lecie external drive is both stylish and practical. It has a compact form factor that easily fits into my laptop bag, making it perfect for on-the-go work. The build quality feels robust, and I appreciate the matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges.

Practicality:
This external storage is incredibly user-friendly. It’s plug-and-play, which means I was able to start using it immediately without any complicated setup. The included USB-C connection ensures compatibility with my MacBook Pro, and it even comes with a USB-A adapter for older devices.

Fast Transfer:
One of the standout features is the transfer speed. I’ve tested it with large video files, and the data transfer is impressively fast. Copying and moving files is a breeze, allowing me to focus more on my projects rather than waiting around for uploads or downloads.

Seamless Performance:
It works flawlessly with my MacBook Pro. I’ve experienced no lag or connectivity issues, and it integrates seamlessly with my workflow. Whether I’m editing high-resolution videos or managing graphic design assets, this drive keeps up effortlessly.

Overall, the Lecie 1TB external storage is a fantastic investment for anyone in creative fields. It combines style, speed, and practicality, making it a must-have for video and graphic designers. Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5

Andre – 19/01/2025

The LaCie Rugged 4TB is solid—literally. Tough build, easy USB-C connection, and plenty of space. Perfect for travel and backing up on the go. No complaints!
Rated 4 out of 5

R. Altizer – 25/01/2025

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.
Rated 5 out of 5

Dave Berg – 15/02/2025

I like the durability and the ease of operation. I store all of my photos on Lacie External Hard Drives.
Rated 5 out of 5

Brian – 16/02/2025

This may be premature but this is the nicest hard drive that I have ever owned. I was going to purchase a less expensive drive that would give me more storage (like the 12 tb) but I am glad that I didn’t. First of all, I read some of the reviews that spoke negatively on the cord that comes with it. I was fortunate enough to have a slot on my laptop for it. I LOVE the cord. Not only does it free up an extra usb port but most importantly it may be one of reasons I was able to transfer 260gbs in an hour. I’m not always up on the latest so to me, that’s lightning. Did I forget to mention that while it was transferring those 260gb, I didn’t hear a sound. With those qualities you would think that this drive needs to be plugged into a wall…..Nope. Lastly, I actually like the orange casing. This hard drive is handling heavy workloads with ease. The orange vest seems appropriate. 5 stars all the way. Stop searching. Buy this drive or one of his siblings.

Peace and Blessings everyone.
Rated 5 out of 5

Márcia Leitão – 21/02/2025

MUITO ÚTIL PARA O MEU TRABALHO DE MÚSICO.
Rated 5 out of 5

xCalibur – 26/02/2025

Compañero perfecto para las Mac, portátil, pequeño, rápido y robusto. Se puede llevar a todos lados y no te preocupas si se cae por error, la goma lo protege súper bien. Les recomiendo sustituir el cable que trae por uno más flexible.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mike Distefano – 09/03/2025

This is everything I need for my iMac photos. I’m getting ~900MB/sec write speed and ~950MB/sec read speed. Works great and have had no issues re-initializing for the mac and connecting and transferring my photo library which is about 450GB.