Seagate Technology Holdings plc

09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 07:32

New LaCie Rugged SSD4 Offers Durable, High-Performance Storage for Creators on the Move

FREMONT, CA - September 15, 2025 - Creative work happens everywhere. It happens on-location, in transit, and often under pressure. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), today announced the LaCie Rugged SSD4, a compact external solid-state drive (SSD) built for creators working beyond the four walls of a studio.

For filmmakers, photographers, and audio professionals who need reliable high-performance data storage, the Rugged SSD4 delivers up to 4000MB/s read and 3800MB/s write speeds. The drive's USB 40Gbps port allows users to quickly transfer files and work directly from the drive across Mac, iPad, PC, and mobile phones.

Everyone can be a creator now, not just photo and video professionals. In the age of AI and ultra-high-resolution formats like ProRes 4K, fast and durable local storage is more important than ever. Whether you're editing on the go or archiving footage for future use, storage becomes a strategic asset in your creative workflow.

Avi Greengart, President and Lead Analyst at Techsponential

Offers durability, sleek design and high capacity

Beyond speed, the Rugged SSD4 is IP54-rated1 for dust and water resistance and drop-tested to 3 meters2. Its signature orange bumper, designed by Neil Poulton, reinforces its durability for remote shoots and on-the-go edits.

With capacities up to 4TB, the Rugged SSD4 is ready to handle everything from RAW footage to high-resolution audio. Reflecting LaCie's commitment to eco-conscious design, the drive contains a minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled materials by weight. Also included is a two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Pro membership3 and a three-year limited warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services4.

Product Highlights:

  • Premium performance: Transfer massive files in seconds or edit directly from the drive with up to 4000MB/s read and 3800MB/s write speeds.
  • Universal compatibility: Quickly connect out-of-box with USB 40Gbps, USB 20Gbps, USB 10Gbps5, Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
  • Seamless iPhone integration: Compatible with USB-C iPhones capturing ProRes 4K at 120fps, ideal for fast offloading and mobile editing.
  • Adventure-proof: Suitable for mobile workflows and unpredictable environments with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance and drop-tested to 3 meters.
  • Palm-sized backup: Up to 4TB of storage packed into a compact, portable design for versatile, on-the-go use.
  • Eco-conscious design: Made with at least 35% post-consumer recycled materials by weight.
  • Creative-ready: Comes with a two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Pro membership, including access to Adobe Firefly.
  • Peace of mind: Includes a 3-year warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Availability

The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is now available for $134.99 (1TB), $249.99 (2TB), and $479.99 (4TB). It can be purchased through https://www.seagate.com/products/shop/ at launch.

Media Assets

For more information, please reference the LaCie Rugged SSD4 Data Sheet.

About Seagate Technology

Seagate is a leader in mass-capacity data storage. We've delivered more than four and a half billion terabytes of capacity over the past four decades. We make storage that scales, bringing trust and integrity to innovations that depend on data. In an era of unprecedented creation, Seagate stores infinite potential. To learn more about how Seagate leads storage innovation, visit www.seagate.com and our blog, or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

1 Rated IP54 when the cap is properly seated on the device.

2 3m drop-proof based on internal testing / shock resistance: MIL-STD-810G method 516.6, Procedure IV Transit Drop procedure.

3 Terms and conditions apply. Please visit https://www.seagate.com/products/adobe-creative-cloud-offer/ for more details.

4 Rescue Data Recovery Services not available in all countries.

5 When using a C to A cable adapter, sold separately.

©2025 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, LaCie, and the LaCie logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Rugged is either a trademark or registered trademark of Seagate Technology LLC or one of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes, one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes, and one exabyte, or EB, equals one quintillion bytes. Your computer's operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as chosen interface and drive capacity. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

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