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LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB vs ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB

Compare LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB and ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB
9.0/10

The portable-shooters drive - Thunderbolt 3 in LaCie iconic orange-rubber bumpers and 5-year Rescue included. Standard-issue for outdoor wedding, extreme-sports, news, and travel videographers who genuinely need both real-time 6K editing AND a drive that survives the field.

Thunderbolt 3 2700 MB/s
IP67 + 3-meter drop + 1-ton crush
5-year Rescue included
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ORICO

ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB
7.4/10

A newer Amazon-direct Gen 2x2 portable from ORICO. Aggressive sale pricing, aluminum body, full 2000 MB/s rating -- but independent review reports are mixed on sustained writes after SLC cache exhaustion.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
Aggressive Amazon sale pricing
Aluminum body
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Spec Comparison

Spec
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB
ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.9 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.0/10 ✓
7.4/10
Total Wins
3 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB or ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB scores 9.0/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB and ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB offers 2,700 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB while ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB is 1TB. The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB or ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 2,000 MB/s for the ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB. That's a 35% speed advantage.
Which has better value, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB or ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB scores higher (9.0 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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