LaCie - Rugged 5TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 349 reviews.
4.7(349 Reviews)- 12 Answered Questions
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Description

Find the ideal drive for your needs.
Learn more in the Drives and Storage Buying GuideFeatures
5TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
USB Type C interface
Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 3.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
Portable design
Lets you take your data on the go.
Services included
2-year Rescue Data Recovery and 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plans included.
Compatible with PC, Mac, and iPad
For flexible installation options.
What's Included
- LaCie Rugged 5TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive
- Quick install guide
- USB-C (USB 3.1 5Gb/s) cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable
Manuals & Guides
- Product Datasheet/Brochure (PDF)
- Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- User Manual (PDF)
Key Specs
- Storage Capacity5000 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
- Form Factor2.5 in.
- Interface(s)USB Type C
General
- Product NameRugged 5TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive
- BrandLaCie
- Model NumberSTFR5000800
- ColorOrange/Silver
- Color CategoryOrange
Capacity
- Storage Capacity5000 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalExternal
- External Hard Drive TypePortable
- Form Factor2.5 in.
- Interface(s)USB Type C
- Minimum System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.9 or later; computer with a USB-C, USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
Features
- Security FeaturesNone
- Encryption AlgorithmEncryption available
- UsageEveryday computing, Backup
Memory
- Memory Card TypeNone
Power
- Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
- Product Height5.318 inches
- Product Width3.39 inches
- Product Weight14.096 ounces
Included
- Included Software2-year Rescue Data Recovery Services, 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
- UPC763649126158
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 349 reviews
(349 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for photography and other high storage
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I use these to store my photographs as an active library in lightroom and they work perfectly. I've never had an issue with one like I did with WD drives and a few others.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely effective 5TB Back-Up Hard Drive
||Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Purchased this a replacement external hard drive for back up. Previously had two WD 5TB Externals, one to hold all media (music / video, etc) instead of keeping on MacBook. Second was used strictly as a back-up (time machine). The drive being used as a back-up stopped working periodically, and I needed a replacement as soon as possible. I purchased this and from day one, this has performed effectively, quickly and due to it's minimal footprint, has been a great addition to my home office.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MY Help Mate
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The cost of the LaCie USB-C 5TB External USB 3.1 was very a very reasonable and useful expense. I work in video, still photography, and writing constantly and this hard driver has become my necessary backup plan and front man for all the work that I produce. I trust this hard drive because is the thing purpose that carries within it orange package almost all the important work I produce in basically one place and I am very happy about that. It does not matter if I am at home or on the road. It delivers perfectly and in every place every time without a problem which is what I am in need of everyday.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent drive with USB-C interface
||Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This is my backup drive. It's not a network storage device, so using it this way is a bit inconvenient, but that's not the drive's fault. Every day, I connect it to a different one of my computers and forget it. It backs up everything in rotation.
Features
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Hard Drive
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Not much to say except it does exactly as advertised. The orange silicone is nice for keeping it protected and its not so terribly big that it's a hassle to carry around (though it is chunky). I uploaded a number of video files and RAW + JPEG files and it barely even left a dent in the storage (then again I can't really conceptualize 5TB). It comes with both a USB-C and a USB-A cord.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for now.
||Posted .After 3 weeks. No Issues yet, Works as promised. My 2 TB one has lasted two years without issue- I hope this is the same
Features
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite drive
||Posted .I've repurchased this drive a few times because I like it so much
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The LaCie 5TB external hard drive.
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Very Nice for storage of data, slim and compact. LaCie’s customer service is also very good.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWill this Hard Drive work with Thunderbolt 4 cable on the new Mac Book Pro With M1 Chip.
Asked by Raja.
- A:Answer Yes
Answered by Raekuan
Q: QuestionDoes this item have Bluetooth
Asked by Steve.
- A:Answer It does not. You plug it in via USB-C or USB 3.0 cable which are both provided with the drive.
Answered by Sunny210
Q: QuestionWhat are the lengths of the included USB cables? (USB-C (USB 3.1 5Gb/s) cable, USB-C to USB-A cable)
Asked by Annamarie.
- A:Answer 1 foot
Answered by Raekuan
Q: QuestionCan I plug this into the back of my router?
Asked by Beef.
- A:Answer No
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionCan this switch back and forth between Mac and Windows, reading and writing on both ends?
Asked by Hello.
- A:Answer Yes. It ships in Fat 32 (possible FAT 16) so don't reformat it. There are limitations in things you can do but you can easily move it back and forth between windows and Macs in that format. While Mac's can see/read NTFS they cannot write to it unless additional software is bought.
Answered by Azazel
Q: QuestionCan I download movies and watch them later on my iPad? Thanks
Asked by Joejoe.
- A:Answer Only if your ipad is USB c and can talk to it. The possibility depends on the OS , the model of ipad and the app required to do so. You're gonna have to research it.
Answered by Azazel
Q: QuestionWill it work with a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)? Are the all cables for this compatibility included or do I need additional cables?
Asked by Jane.
- A:Answer Mine came with a cable. Using it as my back up hard drive.
Answered by External