LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB
Score: 69/100
Crucial X9 1TB
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD offers fast 1050 MB/s transfers in a tiny, rugged, bus-powered package with hardware encryption and a 3-year warranty, making it ideal for creators and gamers on the go.
The LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB portable HDD combines a metal-rubber enclosure with drop- and crush-resistance for field work, but its USB-C Gen 1 interface caps throughput at HDD speeds. It includes backup software and a data-recovery subscription, making it a reliable high-capacity backup solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
130 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
130 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
24 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.336 kg | 0.038 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 86 mm | 50 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 135.1 mm | 10 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 26 mmbest | 65 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 36 months |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.336 kg | 0.038 kg |
Width (mm) | 86 mm | 50 mm |
Height (mm) | 135.1 mm | 10 mm |
Depth (mm) | 26 mm | 65 mm |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4000 GB | 1000 GB |
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C | USB-C to USB-C |
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Professional reviewers praise the Rugged USB-C for its ruggedized construction, drop- and crush-resistance, and plug-and-play ease of use, but caution that the USB-C Gen 1 interface caps throughput, making the drive unsuitable for high-bandwidth 4K+ editing directly from the disk.
Everyday users consistently rate the drive highly for durability and reliability, often calling it a dependable backup solution for videos and photos in the field, while complaints focus on slower-than-expected speeds and the absence of hardware encryption.
Professional reviewers praise the X9 Pro as a sweet-spot portable SSD, highlighting its compact, rugged design, NVMe-based 10 Gbps performance, hardware encryption, and cool operation, while noting the lack of a 20 Gbps interface.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the X9 highly, lauding its speed, pocketable size, and durability, though some complain about occasional slow-speed units and warranty support.
“Very dependable product”
“Great backup for my videos and pictures”
“Blistering fast speeds-lives up to the 1050 MB/s claim”
