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LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive + 1mo Adobe CC All Apps (LAC9000489),Orange

Name: LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive + 1mo Adobe CC All Apps (LAC9000489),Orange
Brand: LaCie
SKU: B00KTUVR44

Status: LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0… (2TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 10:25 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 2TB hard drive): WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for…, $131.80 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive + 1mo: Rated to survive drops of up to 5 feet; main trade-off: 240 MB/s peak is well below modern portable SSDs.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Rated to survive drops of up to 5 feet
✓ IP54 dust and water resistance for outdoor shoots
✓ Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports cover Mac and PC setups
✓ Up to 240 MB/s transfer speed (manufacturer rating)
✓ Hardware RAID 0 for speed or RAID 1 for mirrored backup

Cons

✗ 240 MB/s peak is well below modern portable SSDs
✗ Bus power listed for Thunderbolt only; USB power not specified
✗ RAID 1 mirroring halves usable capacity
✗ IP54 resists splashes, not submersion

Manufacturer description

The LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 portable hard drive is built for photographers, videographers and field crews who move large files between locations. LaCie rates it to survive drops of up to 5 feet, and it carries IP54 protection against dust and water, so a dusty set or a light rain shower is less of a risk to your footage. You get two connection options. Thunderbolt suits Mac-based editing setups, and USB 3.0 covers most other computers. LaCie quotes transfer speeds of up to 240 MB/s. Over Thunderbolt the drive is bus powered, so you can work from a laptop without carrying a…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive + 1mo… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. LaCie's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt drive?

LaCie rates it at up to 240 MB/s over its Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces. Real-world speed depends on your computer's port and the RAID mode you choose.

Does the LaCie Rugged need a separate power adapter?

No, not over Thunderbolt. The listing says the drive is bus powered through Thunderbolt for mobile workflows. Check the manufacturer documentation for power requirements over USB 3.0.

Is the LaCie Rugged waterproof?

It is water resistant, not waterproof. It carries an IP54 rating, which covers dust and splashing water, so it is not meant to be submerged.

What do the RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes do?

RAID 0 combines storage for faster transfers. RAID 1 mirrors your data for redundancy, which reduces usable capacity in exchange for protection if a drive fails.

What is included with this LaCie Rugged bundle?

The listing (model LAC9000489) includes the 2TB orange LaCie Rugged drive and a one-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps membership. Check the product listing for the cables included and the current warranty terms.

Key Features

Shock, drops up to 5 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use
Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 for speeds of up to 240 MB/s
Bus powered via Thunderbolt for mobile workflows
Hardware RAID 0/1 flexibility for speed or security

Full Specifications

Brand	LaCie
Color	Orange
Model Name	Rugged Thunderbolt
Read Speed	240 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	240 megabits_per_second
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	LAC9000489
Built-In Media	LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0 2TB THUNDERBOLT + USB3
Hard-Drive Size	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	LAC9000489
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Water Resistant
Hardware Platform	PC;Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	5120 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	Hard plastic or rubberized material
Additional Features	Water Resistant
Hard Disk Interface	Thunderbolt

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