USB-C has also gained notoriety as the only type of port offered on newer MacBooks. USB-C’s biggest claim to fame is that it’s orientation-neutral: You can insert a connector into a port without worrying about which side is the top or bottom, very much unlike USB-A. LaCie includes both USB Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to USB Type-A cables (for older systems). All models are warrantied for two full years. At around 7 ounces, it’s relatively light given its rugged construction, and it sports a USB Type-C connector. It’s also available in rose gold and silver, and in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB (0.8 inches thick) capacities for $110, $150, and $220, respectively. Our test 2TB Porsche Design Mobile hard drive sported a matte light-gold finish (pictured), and measured 3.3 inches wide, 5 inches long, and only about about 0.4 inches thick.

LaCie also provides its Desktop manager utility software for formatting, etc., as well as OEM versions of Intego backup and Genie TimeLine backup. But the utility is a great touch, and as we said, handy for those who don’t possess extraordinary computer savvy. You may, of course, reformat the drive to any scheme you’d like, and any drive can be set up in this manner if you know how.

Lacie external hard drive setup