LaCie Rugged SSD 2TB Solid State Drive — USB-C USB 3.2 NVMe speeds up to 1050MB/s, IP67 Water Resistant, 3m Drop resistant, Encryption, 5-year Warranty with Data Recovery, 1 Mo Adobe CC (STHR2000800)

Q: What's the difference between this mini and the thunderbolt?

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?

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 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

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.

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Digital Storage Capacity
2 TB
Hard Disk Interface
USB 3.2
Connectivity Technology
USB
Brand
LaCie
Special Feature
Water
Hard Disk Form Factor
2.5 Inches

⚡1050MB/s NVMe speed

💧IP67 water & dust resistant

🛡️3m drop & 2-ton crush proof

Description

🚀 Rugged speed meets bulletproof reliability—carry your creative world fearlessly.

MILITARY GRADE DATA SECURITY - Hardware encryption keeps your files locked tight, so your creative assets stay yours alone.
BLAZING FAST NV ME PERFORMANCE - Sprint through 4K projects with up to 1050MB/s transfer speeds—no more waiting, just creating.
RUGGED DURABILITY FOR ANY ADVENTURE - IP67-rated water and dust resistance plus 3-meter drop and 2-ton crush protection—built to survive your busiest shoots.
PEACE OF MIND WITH RESCUE WARRANTY - 5-year limited warranty plus Rescue Data Recovery services means your work is protected long-term.
SEAMLESS CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Plug-and-play with Mac, Windows, and iPad via USB-C and Thunderbolt 3—work anywhere, anytime.

The LaCie Rugged SSD 2TB combines Seagate FireCuda NVMe speeds up to 1050MB/s with extreme IP67 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop and 2-ton crush protection, and hardware encryption. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iPad via USB-C and Thunderbolt 3, it includes a 5-year warranty with Rescue Data Recovery and a 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan—perfect for professionals demanding speed, security, and durability on the go.

Specifications

Hard Drive	2 TB Solid State Drive
Brand	LaCie
Series	STHR2000800
Item model number	STHR2000800
Hardware Platform	Mac
Item Weight	3.53 ounces
Product Dimensions	3.9 x 2.6 x 0.7 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	3.9 x 2.6 x 0.7 inches
Color	Black
Flash Memory Size	2
Hard Drive Interface	USB 3.2
Manufacturer	Seagate
ASIN	B07WGR5GTW
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	September 10, 2019