LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB
Score: 50/100
Hwayo HPHD-1TB
Score: 69/100Rankings
The HWAYO 2.5" 1TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive delivers a thin, lightweight form factor and USB 3.0 speeds at a low price, suitable for casual media storage and console expansion, though it lacks ruggedness and encryption.
A rugged 1TB 2.5-inch HDD with solid durability and built-in encryption, but its performance and aesthetics lag behind newer models.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
85.3 MB/s | 120 MB/sbest | |
71.4 MB/s | 120 MB/sbest | |
24 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.281 kg | 0.231 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 86 mm | 82.55 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.7 mm | 15.24 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 134.6 mm | 120.65 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 85.3 MB/s | 120 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 71.4 MB/s | 120 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | Bus-powered via USB |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, Xbox One, PS4/5 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2807 kg | 0.231 kg |
Width (mm) | 86.0 mm | 82.55 mm |
Height (mm) | 18.7 mm | 15.24 mm |
Depth (mm) | 134.6 mm | 120.65 mm |
Durability(1) | ||
Drop Resistance | true | false |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | Micro-USB to USB-C | USB 3.0 Type-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its rock-solid durability and decent read performance, while noting the dated design and modest write speeds.
Users love the ruggedness for field work but complain about slow macOS mounting and the short cable.
Professional reviewers view the HWAYO 1TB external HDD as a functional, budget-friendly option that meets basic storage and backup needs, noting its sleek design and USB 3.0 interface while warning that mechanical HDD performance and durability are only average.
Everyday users like the thin profile, plug-and-play ease, and satisfactory speed for movies and photos, especially for Xbox One storage, but they report frustrations with reduced usable capacity, reformat requirements, occasional cable or recognition issues, and reliability concerns after a few months.
“I travel with these in my photography backpack and have never had one fail.”
“Right out of the box this thing took forever to mount on my newish MacBook Pro”
“Solid performance with serious damage protection.”
