External Hard Drive LaCie Mobile Drive 2022 5TB USB Type-C Silver

LaCie Mobile Drive (2022) is a portable 2.5" external hard drive with 5 TB capacity and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 compatibility. Its compact silver enclosure provides large on-the-go storage for photos, videos, music and documents, and it supports one-click and scheduled backups via LaCie Toolkit. The drive is compatible with Mac, Windows and iPad USB-C and is offered in a diamond-cut anniversary design; a Secure model adds password protection for Mac OS and Windows.

Advantages

The drive combines high capacity (5 TB) with a compact 2.5" form factor and USB-C connectivity for broad device compatibility. LaCie Toolkit enables easy one-click backups, automatic scheduled backups and folder mirroring. The device supports USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 hosts and ships ready for Mac, Windows and iPad USB-C. A Secure variant provides built-in password protection for additional data security.

Suitable for

• Backing up personal photos and videos
• Storing music, movies and large media libraries
• Portable file transfer between Mac, Windows and iPad
• Off‑device archival of documents and project files

Key specifications

• Capacity: 5 TB (5000 GB)
• Form factor: 2.5" HDD
• Interface: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 130 Mbit/s
• Compatibility: Mac, Windows, iPad USB-C
• Colour: Silver
• Weight: 0.3 kg

How to use

Connect the LaCie Mobile Drive to a host device using the included USB-C cable or a compatible USB-C cable. For Mac, Windows and iPad USB-C devices the drive is plug-and-play; install LaCie Toolkit on your computer to enable one-click backups, scheduled automatic backups and folder mirroring. If using the Secure model, set a password following the on-screen instructions in the Toolkit or provided utility to enable cross-platform password protection.

Recommendations

Use a reliable USB-C cable and connect directly to the host device for best transfer performance. Keep a copy of critical data in two locations and use the scheduled backup feature for regular protection. For mobile use, handle the 2.5" drive carefully to avoid drops and disconnect safely before removing the drive.