LaCie
LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for PC Mac iPad and iPhone, Data Rescue Service (LAC9000298)
$149.99★ 4.6(22,282 reviews)
Mubboo Score 5.6/10
- Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use.Specific uses: Personal
- For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details
- Password protection built in
- Uses USB 3.0 which is up to 4 times faster than USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020
Mubboo Value Score: 5.6/10
Quality9.2/10
based on 4.6/5 customer rating
Popularity0.7/10
22,282 reviews, top 25% in External Hard Drives
Value6.8/10
priced below 68% of External Hard Drives
How it stacks up
Rated 4.6/5 — better than 100% of 28 External Hard Drives we track. Budget-tier pricing at $149.99.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| LaCie | WD (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $234.28 |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 22,282 | 313,850 |
| Mubboo Score | 5.6/10 | 7.1/10 |
The LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable Externa offers comparable quality at 36% lower price.
Quick Specs
- Color
- orange
- Read Speed
- 130 Megabytes Per Second
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Form Factor
- secure form factor
- Item Weight
- 280 Grams
- Media Speed
- 130
- Manufacturer
- Seagate
- Model Number
- LAC9000298
Rating reliability
Extensively reviewed — highly reliable rating
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LaCie LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable External Hard Drive, for worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 5.6/10, with a 4.6/5 rating from 22,282 reviews — better than 100% of External Hard Drives we track.
How much does the LaCie LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable E cost?
It is currently $149.99 — budget-tier pricing for External Hard Drives.
How does it compare to the top-rated External Hard Drives?
The LaCie Rugged Mini, 2TB, 2.5", Portable Externa offers comparable quality at 36% lower price.
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