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LaCie Rugged SSD4

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Rugged SSD4

Released September 2025.4Press articlestoragenewsletter.com/2025/09/17/seagate-launches-lacie-rugged-ssd4-thunderbolt-5-up-to-4tb-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Text says the drive can be bought through the Seagate webstore at launch Last checked 14 October 2026.

Interface
USB4
Form factor
External
Capacity
1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Read speed
4,000MB/s

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General

Series
Rugged2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026Page text calls the drive one of the high-performance Rugged portable SSDs. The what's-included list names it LaCie Rugged SSD4
Model numbers
STND1000400, STND2000400, STND40004001Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ordering table: STND1000400 (1TB), STND2000400 (2TB), STND4000400 (4TB), region WW
GTIN / EAN
763649185964, 8719706046206, 763649185988, 8719706046220, 763649186008, 87197060462441Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ordering table: UPC and EAN per model. 1TB 763649185964 and 8719706046206. 2TB 763649185988 and 8719706046220. 4TB 763649186008 and 8719706046244. Multi-pack UPCs are not stored
Announced
15 September 20254Press articlestoragenewsletter.com/2025/09/17/seagate-launches-lacie-rugged-ssd4-thunderbolt-5-up-to-4tb-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026StorageNewsletter, 2025-09-17, repeats the Seagate announcement. PCWorld's review is dated 2025-09-15, the same day as the Seagate release
Status
Available2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026The Wayback Machine holds captures of the product page up to July 2026. Retailers such as Wex list the 2TB. Stock is mixed4Press articlestoragenewsletter.com/2025/09/17/seagate-launches-lacie-rugged-ssd4-thunderbolt-5-up-to-4tb-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Sold at launch through the Seagate webstore
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$249.994Press articlestoragenewsletter.com/2025/09/17/seagate-launches-lacie-rugged-ssd4-thunderbolt-5-up-to-4tb-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Available for $134.99 (1TB), $249.99 (2TB) and $479.99 (4TB). StorageReview, TechRadar and Macworld give the same prices. Excl. sales tax10Measurementstoragereview.com/review/lacie-rugged-ssd4-review-usb4-performance-in-a-tough-travel-ready-shellRead 14 October 2026Review lists the MSRP as $134.99, $249.99 and $479.9911Reviewmacworld.com/article/2939911/lacie-rugged-ssd4-review-2.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review dated 2025-10-14 lists 1TB $135, 2TB $250 and 4TB $480, rounded from the launch prices
Launch price (EU)
€299.995Press articlephototrend.fr/2025/09/lacie-rugged-ssd4-usb4Read 14 October 2026French launch coverage, available now: 1 To 169,99 EUR, 2 To 299,99 EUR, 4 To 529,99 EUR. France, incl. VAT. A German Seagate price was not found
Markets
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Colours
Orange4Press articlestoragenewsletter.com/2025/09/17/seagate-launches-lacie-rugged-ssd4-thunderbolt-5-up-to-4tb-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Text names the signature orange bumper, designed by Neil Poulton
Form factor
External1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Portable drive in its own case with a USB-C port8Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/lacie-rugged-ssd4-4tb-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Form Factor: external
Capacity
1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ordering table lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. The data sheet footnote says 1 TB equals one trillion bytes

Interface

Interface
USB41Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026System Requirements: Interface USB 40 Gbps, connector USB-C. Works with USB-C hosts at USB 40, 20, 10 and 5 Gbps and Thunderbolt 5, 4 and 3. The drive is a USB 40 Gbps drive that Thunderbolt hosts can run, so it is stored as USB48Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/lacie-rugged-ssd4-4tb-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Interface: USB 40Gbps (USB-C). An NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD sits inside. The reviewer lists NAND and controller as not specified
PCIe generation
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PCIe lanes
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NVMe version
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Detachable cable
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026A USB-C cable is included and the drive has a USB-C port behind a removable silicone cap

Hardware

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Controller
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Flash type
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Flash memory
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Flash layers
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DRAM cache
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DRAM cache size
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Component sides
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Performance

Sequential read (claimed)
4,000MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Text reads read speeds up to 4,000 MB/s. The data sheet gives no write figure. The test host is not named2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026Page reads speeds up to 4,000MB/s with USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 5 compatibility
Sequential write (claimed)
3,800MB/s4Press articlestoragenewsletter.com/2025/09/17/seagate-launches-lacie-rugged-ssd4-thunderbolt-5-up-to-4tb-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Text reads up to 4,000MB/s read and 3,800MB/s write speeds, from the Seagate announcement. PCPer adds that LaCie said writes reach 3,800 MB/s for the first 4 percent of the drive and then fall to 850 to 1,750 MB/s. Seagate gives no per-capacity figures, so the base value covers all rows
Random 4K read (claimed)
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Random 4K write (claimed)
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Endurance and reliability

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MTBF or MTTF (claimed)
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Operating temperature
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Power

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Power while reading (claimed)
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Power while writing (claimed)
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Max power consumption (claimed)
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Average power in light use (claimed)
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Idle power (claimed)
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Sleep power (claimed)
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Measured

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Sequential read (measured)
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Sequential write (measured)
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Random 4K read at queue depth 1 (measured)
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Random 4K write at queue depth 1 (measured)
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Write cache size (measured)
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Write speed after the cache (measured)
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3DMark Storage Benchmark
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Highest temperature under load (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Cooling and build

Heatsink
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RGB lighting
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Dust and water rating
IP541Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: rated IP54 when the cap is properly seated on the device2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026Page reads IP54-rated, footnote: rated IP54 when the cap is properly seated on the device
Drop test height
3m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: 3m drop-proof based on internal testing, shock resistance MIL-STD-810G method 516.6, Procedure IV Transit Drop. The text also says 1 tonne pressure resistance, which is not stored2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026Page reads 3m drop resistance and 1-ton pressure resistance, with the MIL-STD-810G method 516.6 Procedure IV footnote

Security and software

Security
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Software
LaCie Toolkit1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's Included: LaCie Toolkit Backup and Sync Software2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026Page reads LaCie Toolkit software for on-demand backups3Owner's manualseagate.com/manuals/lacie/rugged-ssd4/welcomeRead 14 October 2026Getting Started page: Toolkit manages mirror folders and backup plans (Windows only)

Compatibility

Platforms
macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Windows, ChromeOS, Android, Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Text and System Requirements: macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Windows, ChromeOS, Android and gaming console systems. Consoles are not named, so they are stored as other2Maker product pageseagate.com/products/creative-pro/lacie-rugged-ssd4Read 14 October 2026Page reads USB-C connectivity with macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Windows, ChromeOS, Android and gaming console systems

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Length105.34Width66.87Height17.33mm(4.1 × 2.6 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product Dimensions column: length 17.33 mm, width 66.87 mm, depth 105.34 mm. The long side 105.34 is stored as length and 17.33 as height8Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/lacie-rugged-ssd4-4tb-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Physical Specifications: 17.33 x 66.87 x 105.34mm, same as the data sheet
Weight
108g(3.8 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product Dimensions column: 0.108 kg, 0.238 lb8Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/lacie-rugged-ssd4-4tb-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Drive Weight: 108g

In the box

In the box
LaCie Rugged SSD4, Silicone cap, USB-C cable (40 Gbps), Quick Install Guide, LaCie Toolkit Backup and Sync Software, Includes two-month trial to Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, Three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's Included list, verbatim3Owner's manualseagate.com/manuals/lacie/rugged-ssd4/welcomeRead 14 October 2026The manual's box content is shorter than the data sheet list. The data sheet list is stored
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-C0.31
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's Included reads USB-C cable (40 Gbps). The cable length is from PCPer. Footnote 1 mentions a C to A cable adapter, sold separately3Owner's manualseagate.com/manuals/lacie/rugged-ssd4/welcomeRead 14 October 2026Welcome page, Box content: LaCie Rugged SSD4, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick install guide. The cable length is not in the manual6Reviewpcper.com/2025/09/lacie-rugged-ssd4-portable-ssd-review-a-sensible-usb4-optionRead 14 October 2026Review text: a matching orange USB4 cable, 0.3 meters in length. The SSD Review calls it a 12 inch orange 40Gbps cable7Reviewthessdreview.com/hardware/portable-ssds/lacie-rugged-ssd4-2tb-usb4-portable-ssd-review-high-speed-data-transfer-in-any-terrainRead 14 October 2026Review text: comes with a 12 inch orange 40Gbps cable, which is 0.3048 m

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/en_gb/content-fragments/products/datasheets/lacie-rugged-ssd4/lacie-rugged-ssd4-DS25-3-2510US-en_GB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ordering table: limited warranty 3 years, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (not available in all countries)

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Model numberGTINGTIN / EANLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)CapacitySequential read (measured)Sequential write (measured)Random 4K read at queue depth 1 (measured)Random 4K write at queue depth 1 (measured)3DMark Storage Benchmark
STND1000400763649185964763649185964, 8719706046206$134.99€169.991 TBNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
STND2000400763649185988763649185988, 8719706046220$249.99€299.992 TBNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
STND4000400763649186008763649186008, 8719706046244$479.99€529.994 TB3,106 MB/s2,932 MB/s54.74 MB/s106.62 MB/s1,880 points

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