--- product_id: 49271290 title: "Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included" brand: "lacie" price: "€ 526.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "La Cie" url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/49271290-rugged-usb-c-4tb-shock-resistant-usb-c-portable-external store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # AES-256bit encrypted automatic backup USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 compatible Shock-resistant up to 1.2m drop Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included **Brand:** lacie **Price:** € 526.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Rugged, reliable, and ready to roll—your data’s new best friend. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included by lacie - **How much does it cost?** € 526.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/49271290-rugged-usb-c-4tb-shock-resistant-usb-c-portable-external) ## 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 - • **Massive 4TB Capacity:** Store your entire creative portfolio and then some—no compromises on space. - • **Next-Gen Connectivity:** Seamlessly plug into USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices for blazing compatibility. - • **Fort Knox-Level Security:** Automatic AES-256bit encryption keeps your files locked tight without lifting a finger. - • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Shock and drop resistant up to 1.2 meters—your data’s rugged travel companion. - • **Rescue Data Recovery Included:** Sleep easy with two years of expert data recovery support, because accidents happen. ## Overview The LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB external hard drive combines robust shock resistance with next-gen USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility. Designed for professionals on the move, it offers 4TB of storage, AES-256bit encrypted automatic backups, and includes two years of Rescue Data Recovery services, ensuring your data stays safe and accessible wherever your work takes you. ## Description From the manufacturer Review: Excellent product - Ideal for use as a portable backup disk. It’s not the fastest if writing data directly to disk, but one wouldn’t expect enormous speed of this spec and price and for backup it’s more than good enough. The robust cover is great for travel - especially to counties where hard disks are not allowed in hand luggage; it has a good chance of surviving the hold. 5 stars for support, because, although I haven’t needed any on this particular disc, La Cie support has proven excellent when needed in the past. Review: My go-to hard drive! - I'm a graphic designer and photographer and work with large files daily. This is an absolute work horse. I never have issues with it and it comes with all the cables you need. It's fast and makes no noise at all. I take this with me where ever I go and it's never let me down. ## Features - New USB-C connection for next generation computers - USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility. Micro B to USB C (included) . USB Micro B to USB Type A cable (not included) - Shock and drop resistant from up to 1.2m for off-road use - Protect your data with AES-256bit encrypted automatic backup - Gain lasting peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-year Rescue Data Recovery Services ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MSSJ32J | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,582 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 39 in External Optical Drives 71 in External Hard Drives | | Box Contents | LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB, USB cable, The actual capacity may vary. | | Brand | LaCie | | Brand Name | LaCie | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 4 | | Color | Orange | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity technology | USB-C | | Country of Origin | Thailand | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,977 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB | | Digital storage capacity | 4 TB | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00763649111697, 03660619400164 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM | | Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | USB 3.2 | | Hard-Drive Size | 4000 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 Type C, USB Type C | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 34.3L x 4.8W x 21.9Th centimetres | | Item Length | 26 Millimetres | | Item Type Name | Rugged USB-C | | Item Weight | 0.55 Pounds | | Item Width | 86 Millimetres | | Manufacturer | LaCie | | Manufacturer Part Number | STFR4000800 | | Media Speed | 130 Megabytes Per Second | | Model Name | Rugged USB-C | | Model Number | Stfr4000800 | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB-C | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Features | Portable | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer | | Read Speed | 130 Megabytes Per Second | | Special feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Rescue | | UPC | 763649111697 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seagate - **Colour:** Orange - **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity technology:** USB-C - **Digital storage capacity:** 4 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.2 - **Installation type:** External Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Portable ## Images ![Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T6RhHsuNL.jpg) ![Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+p-QvqCnL.jpg) ![Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614ALMxCVCL.jpg) ![Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XpX9PJAqL.jpg) ![Rugged USB-C 4TB — shock‑resistant, USB‑C Portable External Hard Drive, 2.5‑inch, for Mac & Windows — Rescue Data Recovery included - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HHaiRStUL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What's the difference between this mini and the thunderbolt?** A: If I understand the question, the only difference between the two drives is that the one you are referencing has a USB 3.0 port, and the other has a Thunderbolt port. The drives themselves are identical. If you have a computer with a USB port, of any generation, the drive with the USB 3.0 port will work well with it. The drive is fastest when it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, but is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port. The drive with the Thunderbolt port will work only with a computer that also has a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt is faster than USB, but is not yet in really wide use. Step one: Determine which ports your computer has. The LaCie drive itself is a gem, regardless of which port it uses. (P.S. Some drives have BOTH USB and Thunderbolt connectivity.) **Q: Is this a solid-state (flash storage) drive?** A: I searched Amazon for a LaCie solid state (SSD) external portable drive and was brought to this page. Most of the reviews don't mention SSD and it appears that all the reviews for the several different models of this LaCie external drive are combined together. So, 4 people said no, this is not about drives with SSD, and then one person said yes. Far more people are not going to have an SSD model because it's WAY more expensive. Most people will prefer to get one that is in the $150-$250 price range at most. The ones with SSD cost a lot more than that. And worth it too if you have the money because they are so fast, no comparison. If i scroll up from this Question section, this is what is at the top of the auction page but again these same questions and reviews will show up no matter which model you search for, with a different name at the top: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 SSD 1TB Portable Hard Drive LAC9000602 **Q: can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c?** A: A USB-C hard drive is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a Mac, so this will work. Also works of course with USB-C ports, and older USB 3.0 ports using supplied cable. **Q: How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive** A: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share the same physical connection type (USB-C). USB-C devices can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports, as TB3 supports USB-C devices. However, TB3 drives cannot be connected to USB-C ports on computer. So, this USB-C drive will connect to USB-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports, or using included cable, USB 3.0/2.0 ports. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product *by Z***T on 3 April 2023* Ideal for use as a portable backup disk. It’s not the fastest if writing data directly to disk, but one wouldn’t expect enormous speed of this spec and price and for backup it’s more than good enough. The robust cover is great for travel - especially to counties where hard disks are not allowed in hand luggage; it has a good chance of surviving the hold. 5 stars for support, because, although I haven’t needed any on this particular disc, La Cie support has proven excellent when needed in the past. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go-to hard drive! *by A***Y on 4 September 2018* I'm a graphic designer and photographer and work with large files daily. This is an absolute work horse. I never have issues with it and it comes with all the cables you need. It's fast and makes no noise at all. I take this with me where ever I go and it's never let me down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice thing *by P***V on 16 November 2020* Been using it for 1month. Totally safe with all of my music work stored on it. Nice shape, does not produce much sound, does not get hot too much, easy to use and register. The app that comes with it is annoying though. Also I needed to reformat it with the included app to use with my Mac but that is not big of a task. ## Frequently Bought Together - LaCie Rugged USB-C, 4TB, Portable External Hard Drive, Drop, Shock, Dust, Rain Resistant, for Mac & PC (STFR4000800) - 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/49271290-rugged-usb-c-4tb-shock-resistant-usb-c-portable-external](https://www.desertcart.es/products/49271290-rugged-usb-c-4tb-shock-resistant-usb-c-portable-external) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*