LaCie Rugged SSD Thunderbolt 3 External SSD 500GB
- 500 GB capacity, flash storage
- 950 MB/s read speed, up to 1050MB/s quoted
- IP67 water resistance
- 3 m drop resistance
- USB-C port, with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 listed
- Password-protected hardware encryption
- Five-year limited warranty with Rescue data recovery
- 100 g weight, 2.5 inch form factor
Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tough portable drive for photographers and video crews who move footage between locations. The listed contents name only the drive and a guide, so verify the cable situation before assuming one is included.
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ASIN: B07XHSLNXHCategory: External Solid State Drives
Overview
Not a spinning hard drive, this is a handheld flash drive built on Seagate FireCuda NVMe storage and connected over USB-C. It is aimed at filmmakers and digital imaging technicians who move large files on location.
Resistance to water and drops is the reason to buy: the drive is made for crews working away from a desk, with fast reads for large video files and hardware encryption for the contents. The limits are practical. The contents list names no cable, and the speed figures in the listing disagree on units, so treat the read rate as a ceiling.
Who it's for
Field shoots, outdoor work and travel are where this drive belongs, since the case is rated against water, dust and drops. Desktop users who never move their storage get little from that protection, and console owners should look at a version whose listing names consoles.
Pros and cons
- Water and dust resistance rating
- Drop resistance stated
- Hardware encryption with password
- Works with Mac and PC
- Cable not named in contents
- Speed units conflict across the listing
- Write speed not listed
- Console support not stated
Performance notes
Read speed is governed by the NVMe flash inside and by the port it is plugged into, because the drive can only run as fast as the USB-C or Thunderbolt connection behind it. Sustained write speed is not quoted, so long copies of large video files may run slower than the headline read rate.
Specifications
| Brand | LaCie |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 100 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Read speed | 950 MB/s |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Orange |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard disk interface | USB-C |
| Compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity | USB-C, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | Five-year limited warranty including Rescue data recovery |
| Other details | |
| Hardware platform | Mac, PC |
| Form factor | 2.5-inch |
| Drive type | Flash-based SSD |
| Builtin media | Rugged SSD USB-C drive, quick start guide |
| Drop resistance | 3 m |
| Encryption | Password-protected hardware encryption |
| IP rating | IP67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the LaCie Rugged SSD 500GB?
The listed contents are the Rugged SSD USB-C drive and a quick start guide. No cable is named in that list.
Does the LaCie Rugged SSD STHR500800 work with both Mac and PC?
The listing names Mac and PC as supported platforms and gives USB-C as the interface, with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 also mentioned in the title.
Is the LaCie Rugged SSD a spinning hard drive?
No. It is a flash-based SSD that uses Seagate FireCuda NVMe storage, so it has no spinning platters.
Does the LaCie Rugged SSD warranty cover data recovery?
The description says the five-year limited warranty includes Rescue data recovery services.