💥Speed Alert!💥 LaCie’s Rugged SSD4 is Lightning Fast, But at What Cost?
LaCie’s external drives might all look alike, but the Rugged SSD4 stands out with its USB4 connectivity. About the size of an old cigarette packet, it’s functionally similar to the Rugged Mini but offers a significant speed boost.
💨Blistering Speeds with USB4
Connect it to a USB4 port in 40Gbps mode, and you’re looking at read speeds over 4,000MB/s and write speeds above 3,600MB/s. Half those numbers with 20Gbps ports, and it drops to 1,000Mb/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2.
💰Priced Like a Luxury Yacht
Capacities range from 1TB to 4TB, starting at $119.99 and topping out at $399.99. That’s double the price of other rugged SSDs for the same storage space.
ðŸ’Our Verdict: Speed Ahead, Value Behind
The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is one of the fastest rugged SSDs we’ve tested, but it’s not the best value. It’s pricey, and the design could be better. The software is limited, and there’s no adapter for USB-A ports.
💡Should You Buy It?
If you have USB4 ports and need lightning-fast transfers, it’s worth considering. But if you’re on a budget or don’t have USB4, there are cheaper alternatives that offer similar performance.
🌟Also Consider:
– Crucial X10 Pro: Smaller, lighter, and cheaper with hardware encryption.
– Kingston XS2000: Plastic construction but IP55 rating and great performance for less.
– Corsair EX400U: Similar performance, lower price, and magnetic design.
