LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5

Rugged Thunderbolt 5 solid-state drive

- Howard Oakley

> £459.99 (2TB, as tested), £1,199.99 (4TB) > FROM seagate.com

> FEATURES Full-speed Thunderbolt 5, 3 and USB4 with recent Macs, IP68, 9.8x6.5x1.7cm, Thunderbolt 5 cable

Thunderbolt 5 is coming of age, and not just for the few who can afford the latest high-end Macs. LaCie's new go-anywhere SSD claims compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 on Intel Macs, USB4 on most Apple silicon models, and Thunderbolt 5 on the elite with M4 Pro or Max chips. Is it the best performer, or just a compromise?