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Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB vs LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB

Compare Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB and LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB side by side. Both are 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB
9.6/10

A 4TB Gen 2x2 portable with the full Crucial X10 Pro spec — TLC NAND, AES, 5-year warranty, 2400 TBW. Among the few 4TB Gen 2x2 SSDs at retail, the closest competitor is the Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 4TB.

Gen 2x2 + 4TB
Real TLC NAND
5-year warranty + 2400 TBW
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LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB
9.2/10

A 4TB Thunderbolt 3 portable in the iconic LaCie rugged orange body - one-of-one at this capacity/speed tier. Largely without competitor at 4TB Thunderbolt 3 + IP67 = niche product, premium pricing pairs the niche.

Thunderbolt 3 + 4TB + IP67
5-year Rescue
3-meter drop + 1-ton crush
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.7 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.9 GB/s
Capacity
4 TB
4 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt 3
Endurance (TBW)
2,400 TB
2,400 TB
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Score
9.6/10 ✓
9.2/10
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB or LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB scores 9.6/10 compared to 9.2/10 for the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB and LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB?
The key differences: The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,700 MB/s for the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB. Capacity options differ: Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB is 4TB while LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB is 4TB. The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB uses Thunderbolt 3.
Which is faster, Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB or LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 2,000 MB/s for the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB. That's a 35% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB or LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB scores higher (9.6 vs 9.2/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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