LaCie Fuel USB3/WiFi

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

8
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Works like a fast USB 3.0 portable drive or as a capable mobile Wi-Fi storage device.
Comes with a well-designed mobile app.
Offers long battery life.

Cons:

Doesn't have anything its competition doesn't already have.
Including the Wireless Plus from Seagate, which owns LaCie.

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Last revision on January 10, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Works like a fast USB 3.0 portable drive or as a capable mobile Wi-Fi storage device
Comes with a well-designed mobile app
Offers long battery life
Multiple users can connect at once
Dropbox integration
Attractive, solid design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Doesn't have anything its competition doesn't already have
Including the Wireless Plus from Seagate, which owns LaCie
Apps need more modern UI

Expert reviews and ratings

Smartphones and tablets are a great way to consume media, but with limited storage space you can't exactly build up much of a library. Fortunately there are a range of storage options that can help you manage your media on the go. Wireless portable hard...

By techlife.net on December 15, 2014

A good little drive but things turn sour when compared to the competition, which happens to be LaCie's own parent company. Although it is cheaper than the Seagate 2TB Wireless it is slightly slower and the design is nice, but a little heavier.

By TechRadar on July 18, 2014

The LaCIE Fuel 2TB proved to be a capable wireless hard disk drive. There's not much to complain about when it comes to storage capacity or performance but ultimately it seems that the LaCie Fuel 2TB is betting on its looks to sell. We liked As an...

By TechRadar AU on July 16, 2014

100

There's a lot to like about the LaCie Fuel because it anticipates the needs of iGadget owners. Business travellers might prefer to opt for a travel router with attached storage, but the Fuel is a great option for iCentric families looking to hit the road...

By Macworld Australia on July 02, 2014

Fuel powers up your iOS device with a terabyte of storage, but its security flaws might have you playing with fire.

By MacLife on June 05, 2014

The LaCie Fuel wireless media drive can supplement your smartphone or tablet storage. It lets you carry most, if not all, of your music, photos, and videos with you and share them with a small group of...

By TechReviewSource on March 13, 2014

The Fuel may cost twice what a standard 1TB external hard drive does, but its excellent-quality streaming to mobile devices, intuitive setup, and Dropbox integration make it worth the hi-test price....

By Computer Shopper on March 11, 2014

The Fuel works well, but the almost identical Seagate Wireless Plus is better...

By Expert Reviews on February 22, 2014

Operational Concept This is a new product, anounced on January 7, and is a sister product to the existing Seagate Wireless Plus, It's been tuned up a little to be more friendly to Apple customers. Basically, the Fuel is a battery powered, 2.5-inch...

By The Mac Observer on February 13, 2014

At £169.90, the Fuel is considerably more expensive than a conventional USB hard drive. However, it could earn its keep if you regularly shoot a lot of photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad. It will also be handy if you've got a lot of music and film...

By Macworld UK on February 10, 2014

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