LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB
Score: 69/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 2TB offers solid storage capacity, strong hardware encryption, and a lightweight, bus-powered design, making it a reliable portable backup for Windows users.
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 | 2,000 GB | |
130 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
130 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
24 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.336 kg | 0.14 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 86 mm | 74.93 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 135.1 mm | 13.46 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 26 mmbest | 107.19 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 36 months |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.336 kg | 0.14 kg |
Width (mm) | 86 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 135.1 mm | 13.46 mm |
Depth (mm) | 26 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4000 GB | 2000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C | Micro-USB to USB-A |
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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.
“Very dependable product”
“Great backup for my videos and pictures”
“Works well”
Professional reviewers praise its reliability, security features, and value, while noting the misleading USB-C marketing due to the Micro-USB port.
Users rate it highly for dependable performance and ease of use on Windows, but complain about the USB type mismatch and the need to reformat for Mac.
