Seagate Launches TB5-Based Mobile Hard Drive for Professionals, Offering 5,300MB/s Write Speed for 8K Video Editing

Are you startled by a 399.99 price tag for a 2TB solid-state drive? At first glance, this might seem surprising since a typical PCIe 4.0 SSD might only set you back150. However, this SSD isn't aimed at the average consumer.

Seagate's premium brand, LaCie, has recently introduced the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5, based on the Thunderbolt 5 protocol. This solid-state drive boasts read speeds of up to 6,700MB/s and write speeds of 5,300MB/s.

Leveraging the TB5 protocol, Seagate has taken mobile hard drive speeds to a new level, enabling professionals and creative workers to handle a wide array of data, including 8K video recording and editing.

Seagate claims this new mobile drive can handle demanding workloads and data-intensive applications, making it the perfect choice for professionals who demand unparalleled transfer speeds and editing capabilities.

Given its target market of professionals, physical protection is a must. The drive is IP68 water-resistant, can withstand drops from up to 3 meters, and can endure pressure of up to 2 tons.

The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 is compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4 protocols on Windows, Mac, and iPad, and supports USB-C 10/20/40Gbps protocols. It comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

Pricing is set at 399.99 for the 2TB version and 599.99 for the 4TB version. Seagate announces that this SSD will hit the market later this month.

Model numbers for reference: STNA4000400, STNA2000400