LaCie Rugged Mini USB3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Good read/write speeds.
Easy setup.
Speedy performance for a spinning drive.

Cons:

Limited selection of preloaded utilities.
Workmanlike design.

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Last revision on May 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Good read/write speeds
Easy setup
Speedy performance for a spinning drive
Some ruggedized protection
Decent price
Uses USB 3,0 interface

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited selection of preloaded utilities
Workmanlike design
Ruggedized casing is comparatively lightweight
Third-party online storage is pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

If you like to treat your electronics equipment like itâ€™s a Tonka truck, the LaCie Rugged Mini might be just what you need. The drive is designed to be mistreated, with water resistance, military-grade shock absorption and massive...

By APC Magazine on January 07, 2013

The LaCie Rugged Mini combines solid performance with serious damage...

By LaptopMag on February 01, 2012

100

LaCie's Rugged Mini is an external hard drive that's small, speedy and solid. What more could you want?...

By DigitalVersus on December 30, 2011

The LaCie Rugged Mini is a speedy USB 3.0 drive that will shrug off a taxing daily commute in a clumsy student's backpack. But it's not ideal for a six-week Outward Bound adventure on the Ross Ice Shelf....

By PC Mag on November 10, 2011

100

Avec le Rugged Mini, Lacie propose un disque dur à la fois compact, rapide, et surtout robuste. Que demander de plus ?...

By Les Numériques on December 11, 2011