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LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB vs Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB

Compare LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB and Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB
8.6/10

The Rugged SSD without the Pro - same IP67 orange body but USB-C Gen 2 instead of Thunderbolt. The right compromise for photographers and documentarians whose laptops do not have Thunderbolt anyway and want the ruggedization at a more reasonable price.

IP67 rugged body
1050-class Gen 2 speeds
5-year warranty + Rescue
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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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Spec Comparison

Spec
LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB
Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB
Read Speed
950 MB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Score
8.6/10
9.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB or Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB scores 9.6/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB and Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The key differences: The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB offers 950 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB. Capacity options differ: LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB while Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB is 4TB. The LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB or Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 950 MB/s for the LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB. That's a 111% speed advantage.
Which has better value, LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB or Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB scores higher (9.6 vs 8.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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