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product_id: 48916064
title: "– 2TB Rugged Mini Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (LAC9000298)"
brand: "lacie"
price: "$367.36"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "La Cie"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/48916064-2tb-rugged-mini-portable-hard-drive-usb-3-0-lac9000298
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# USB 3.0 & Thunderbolt 3 speeds Shock-resistant up to 1.2m drop AES 256-bit encryption & Rescue Data Recovery – 2TB Rugged Mini Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (LAC9000298)

**Brand:** lacie
**Price:** $367.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Rugged, Reliable, Ready — Because Your Data Deserves the Best

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** – 2TB Rugged Mini Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (LAC9000298) by lacie
- **How much does it cost?** $367.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48916064-2tb-rugged-mini-portable-hard-drive-usb-3-0-lac9000298)

## 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

- • **Built to Endure:** Survives drops up to 1.2 meters and pressure up to 1000 kg — your data’s personal bodyguard.
- • **Data Safety First:** Automatic backups paired with AES 256-bit encryption keep your creative assets locked tight.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 2.5-inch portable design fits perfectly in your on-the-go lifestyle without compromising storage.
- • **Peace of Mind Included:** Two-year warranty plus Rescue Data Recovery service means your files are always protected.
- • **Speed Meets Compatibility:** Blazing USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for seamless Mac & Windows workflows.

## Overview

The LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB is a compact, shock-resistant external hard drive designed for professionals who demand durability and speed. Featuring USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility, AES 256-bit encryption, and automatic backup software, it safeguards your data against drops, pressure, and loss. With a sleek 2.5-inch form factor and included Rescue Data Recovery service, it’s the ultimate portable storage solution for Mac and Windows users.

## Description

From the manufacturer The Smallest Rugged Around LaCie Rugged Mini offers up to 5TB, USB 3.0 speeds, Mac/Windows compatibility, and premium protection for creative data. The Smallest Rugged Around LaCie Rugged Mini offers up to 5TB, USB 3.0 speeds, Mac/Windows compatibility, and premium protection for creative data. Puny? Think Again Rugged Mini may be small, but it withstands a one-ton car, protecting data in harsh environments like travel and studios. Puny? Think Again Rugged Mini may be small, but it withstands a one-ton car, protecting data in harsh environments like travel and studios.

Review: Great, sturdy HD unit! - Excellent, does what I need it too, backs up all my music, photos, documents etc. Plenty of storage too. It’s easy to use, lightweight and like my previous cheaper model (which started making clicking noises) it’s very quiet and does sound like a plane taking off.
Review: Delivery of order - Magnifico! The order arrived on day as expected, a little bit late (act of god right?!) in the day though... in merchantable and working order. Left in the Hallway for yours truly. No problems with level of service received with regard to the delivery of order to the house where I reside. Great!!

## Features

- Shock and drop resistant up to 1.2 m in non-operating mode, USB 3.0 speed. No USB Type A included
- Pressure resistant up to 1000 kg (2205 lbs)
- Automatic backup software and AES 256-bit encryption provide seamless protection of your important data
- Compatible with USB-C, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 3. USB Micro B to USB C cable included
- Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services
- Shock and drop resistant up to 1.2 m in non-operating mode
- Compatible with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3. Micro B to USB C (included) . USB Micro B to USB Type A cable (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00IRV005E |
| Best Sellers Rank | 457 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 8 in External Hard Drives |
| Box Contents | Rugged Mini 2TB, USB cable, The actual capacity may vary. |
| Brand | LaCie |
| Brand Name | LaCie |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 |
| Color | Orange |
| Compatible Devices | laptop, desktop |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 23,404 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 130 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Digital storage capacity | 2 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic and rubber |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00093053003272 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Thunderbolt |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | Thunderbolt |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 13.5L x 8.6W x 2Th centimetres |
| Item Length | 134.6 Millimetres |
| Item Weight | 280 Grams |
| Item Width | 86 Millimetres |
| Manufacturer | LaCie |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LAC9000298 |
| Media Speed | 120 megabytes_per_second |
| Model Name | 9000298 |
| Model Number | LAC9000298 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product Warranty | 3 year manufacturer |
| Read Speed | 130 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LaCie
- **Colour:** Orange
- **Compatible devices:** laptop, desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 2 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Thunderbolt
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Portable

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Product describes 5tb drive with usb-c connector, but illustration shows thunderbolt version.**
A: Correct. Wrong pictures. 
I purchased this and it is in fact a 5TB USB-C drive. The USB-C lead is not attached like the older drives but is supplied.

**Q: Is the 4TB model 7200rpm?**
A: no it's 5400rpm. only the 500GB is 7200rpm. if you need a faster unit you could get the more expensive rugged RAID.

**Q: Is it compatible with OSX10.4?**
A: Hi, if you have USB interface, it is compatible

**Q: Will this work on iPhone 13 pro**
A: No idea, but I wouldn't bother with this product. Mine stopped working after a month, and then got lost when sended for repair. In the end it took 4 months to resolve the situation, and I never got my data back, just the price of the drive was reibursed. Never again.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, sturdy HD unit!
*by S***E on 6 July 2026*

Excellent, does what I need it too, backs up all my music, photos, documents etc. Plenty of storage too. It’s easy to use, lightweight and like my previous cheaper model (which started making clicking noises) it’s very quiet and does sound like a plane taking off.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delivery of order
*by C***Y on 4 June 2026*

Magnifico! The order arrived on day as expected, a little bit late (act of god right?!) in the day though... in merchantable and working order. Left in the Hallway for yours truly. No problems with level of service received with regard to the delivery of order to the house where I reside. Great!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The definitive, Apple-recommended choice for reliable, stress-free Time Machine backups
*by S***R on 27 June 2026*

Many modern Mac users assume that they must spend a fortune on high-speed portable SSDs for simple system backups, or they resort to cheap USB thumb drives as a budget compromise. This traditional, spinning mechanical drive completely proves both of those approaches wrong. It delivers whisper-quiet, consistent performance in a surprisingly compact form factor that bypasses the high costs of solid-state storage without sacrificing data integrity. If you are looking for a straightforward, plug-and-play solution to safeguard your Mac's data, this drive hits the absolute sweet spot for reliability. The Bottom Line Should you buy it? Yes. It offers outstanding value and the precise, consistent read/write reliability required for long-term backup duties. Who This Is For vs. Who Should Skip Who This Is For: Mac users requiring a dedicated, durable Time Machine drive that handles regular, high-volume background writes without burning out or stalling. Who Should Skip: Creative professionals who need a lightning-fast drive for live 4K video editing directly from the external volume. The Real-World Test I integrated this drive into my desktop system specifically to serve as a dedicated macOS Time Machine volume, completely replacing a generic 1TB USB stick that had rapidly degraded under the intense pressure of daily backup writes. Setting up the drive was a flawless, true plug-and-play experience; it initialised immediately and began silent background operations without any configuration friction. Having previously invested a significant premium in a LaCie SSD for backup duties on another machine, seeing the swift and completely silent real-world performance of this mechanical version proves that the expensive solid-state option was an entirely unnecessary luxury for standard backup tasks. Quick Scan Scorecard Setup Simplicity: 5/5 – Absolute zero-friction installation; instantly recognised and configured by MacOS. Operational Noise: 5/5 – Whisper-quiet mechanical platter movement that is virtually imperceptible on a desk. Form Factor Design: 5/5 – Notably neat and compact; the iconic protective casing is highly streamlined rather than clunky. Write Durability: 5/5 – Easily handles continuous hourly Time Machine delta updates without a single drop-out. The Pro-Level Detail The reason Apple continues to officially recommend this specific mechanical drive configuration for Time Machine lies directly within the flash memory architecture of modern USB sticks versus traditional spinning platters. Budget flash drives utilise cheap, low-end controllers that suffer severe thermal throttling and permanent cell degradation when subjected to the frequent, sustained small-file write cycles that Time Machine relies on to map system changes. This drive employs a highly stable internal disk structure that handles deep, persistent sector writes indefinitely, ensuring your backup archive won't unexpectedly corrupt when you actually need to restore your system. Technical Note The drive comes packaged with a native USB-C connection cable in the box, ensuring seamless integration with modern Mac hardware out of the box without the need for unappealing legacy adapters or third-party splitters.

## 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

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-08-05*