--- product_id: 1549854 title: "LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5\", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298)" brand: "lacie" price: "€ 173.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/1549854-lacie-rugged-mini-2tb-2-5-portable-external-hard-drive store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 130MB/s USB 3.0 speed 2TB massive storage 4ft drop & water resistant LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) **Brand:** lacie **Price:** € 173.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Rugged speed meets massive storage—carry your creative world anywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) by lacie - **How much does it cost?** € 173.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/1549854-lacie-rugged-mini-2tb-2-5-portable-external-hard-drive) ## Best For - lacie enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lacie brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0:** Transfer your creative projects up to 4x faster than USB 2.0. - • **Massive 2TB Capacity:** Store over 5000 high-res files without breaking a sweat. - • **Rugged All-Terrain Durability:** Shock, dust, and water resistant—built to survive your busiest adventures. - • **Bonus Adobe Creative Cloud Access:** Unlock 1-month free access to Adobe’s full suite for next-level content creation. - • **Seamless Cross-Device Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with PC, Mac, iPad, and iPhone (Mac requires reformatting). ## Overview The LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB is a compact, ultra-durable external hard drive featuring USB 3.0 speeds up to 130MB/s, shock and water resistance for all-terrain use, and compatibility with PC, Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It includes a 1-month complimentary Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps membership and a 2-year limited warranty, making it the perfect portable storage solution for professionals on the move. ## Description Travel with a capacity of 2TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited for long term peace of mind. Review: Great external hard drive - Very rugged and sturdy external hard drive. That holds over 5000 of my high memory files. Absolutely extraordinary. It runs day and night and stays cool. No degradation, and I did not have to form at it to windows. It just worked right out of the box. Review: Well made! - Great hard drive. I put all my photos on it. ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IRV005E | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #8 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | LaCie | | Built-In Media | LaCie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 2TB USB3.0 | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 | | Color | orange | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 22,226 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 130 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB | | Enclosure Material | Rugged | | Form Factor | secure form factor | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00093053003272 | | Hard Disk Description | usb 3 | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM | | Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.3"L x 3.4"W x 0.79"Th | | Item Type Name | LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive + 1mo Adobe CC All Apps (LAC9000298) | | Item Weight | 280 Grams | | Manufacturer | Seagate | | Media Speed | 130 | | Mfr Part Number | LAC9000298 | | Model Name | LaCie Rugged Mini | | Model Number | LAC9000298 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 130 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited | ## Product Details - **Brand:** LaCie - **Color:** orange - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** usb 3 - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 2.0/3.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81h+P-kLOnL.jpg) ![LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j73viGA0L.jpg) ![LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qzphk00PL.jpg) ![LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jaWtYLTOL.jpg) ![LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gLavp09IL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What's the difference between this mini and the thunderbolt?** A: If I understand the question, the only difference between the two drives is that the one you are referencing has a USB 3.0 port, and the other has a Thunderbolt port. The drives themselves are identical. If you have a computer with a USB port, of any generation, the drive with the USB 3.0 port will work well with it. The drive is fastest when it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, but is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port. The drive with the Thunderbolt port will work only with a computer that also has a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt is faster than USB, but is not yet in really wide use. Step one: Determine which ports your computer has. The LaCie drive itself is a gem, regardless of which port it uses. (P.S. Some drives have BOTH USB and Thunderbolt connectivity.) **Q: Is this a solid-state (flash storage) drive?** A: I searched Amazon for a LaCie solid state (SSD) external portable drive and was brought to this page. Most of the reviews don't mention SSD and it appears that all the reviews for the several different models of this LaCie external drive are combined together. So, 4 people said no, this is not about drives with SSD, and then one person said yes. Far more people are not going to have an SSD model because it's WAY more expensive. Most people will prefer to get one that is in the $150-$250 price range at most. The ones with SSD cost a lot more than that. And worth it too if you have the money because they are so fast, no comparison. If i scroll up from this Question section, this is what is at the top of the auction page but again these same questions and reviews will show up no matter which model you search for, with a different name at the top: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 SSD 1TB Portable Hard Drive LAC9000602 **Q: can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c?** A: A USB-C hard drive is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a Mac, so this will work. Also works of course with USB-C ports, and older USB 3.0 ports using supplied cable. **Q: How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive** A: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share the same physical connection type (USB-C). USB-C devices can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports, as TB3 supports USB-C devices. However, TB3 drives cannot be connected to USB-C ports on computer. So, this USB-C drive will connect to USB-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports, or using included cable, USB 3.0/2.0 ports. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great external hard drive *by P***K on February 11, 2026* Very rugged and sturdy external hard drive. That holds over 5000 of my high memory files. Absolutely extraordinary. It runs day and night and stays cool. No degradation, and I did not have to form at it to windows. It just worked right out of the box. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made! *by R***S on March 13, 2026* Great hard drive. I put all my photos on it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used these for 11 years at work *by S***P on April 28, 2026* I love the LaCie Rugged drives. We used them as our preferred drive at the service bar for a particular large computer company for all eleven years I was with them. These drives are wonderfully reliable and have an added layer of protection in the form of a bright orange rubber bumper. The one odd thing is they have not transitioned to usb-c connectors on the drive. They are still using the odd extended micro USB, and have included a cable. So you’ll need to make room for this cable in your life. The drive comes formatted as exFAT, which is fine. macOS can easily reformat to macOS journaled in a few moments using disk utility. Your choice, but it’s accessible as soon as you mount it in macOS. The drive itself is super quiet and has very low vibration when running. And this price is great! I needed extra storage for my 128gb M1 MacBook Air and when I saw this it had already hit buy before I realized I was doing it. ## Frequently Bought Together - 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 Computer (LAC9000298), orange - Case Compatible with LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB/ 2TB/ 4TB/ 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD, Storage Holder for Hard Drives for Mac and PC Computer & USB 3.0 2.0 Cable SD Cards (Orange) - CableCreation 2FT USB C to Micro B Cable,10Gbps Speed External Hard Drive Braided,USB 3.1 Type C to Micro B Work for iPhone 15/16,Seagate WD Westgate My Passport,MacBook Pro/Air, iPad/Tablet,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/1549854-lacie-rugged-mini-2tb-2-5-portable-external-hard-drive](https://www.desertcart.it/products/1549854-lacie-rugged-mini-2tb-2-5-portable-external-hard-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*