What are the benefits of the thunderbolt cable & when exactly do you get 10 gb/s speed? Please provide an example.

You will basically get the same speed out of this drive whether using a Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 connection. Thunderbolt does theoretically have a higher "top speed" than other connections, however the drive itself is the limiting factor here. There is a 2.5" spinning laptop drive inside, and it only moves data so fast regardless of connection. If you had a large multi-drive desktop RAID array connected via Thunderbolt, then you could get a really fast transfer rate because the drives can provide the data faster. If you have an older Mac with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2, you can use those connections, otherwise the USB-C and USB 3.0 will work just as well (cables included for both).

can you replace the drive with ssd

Yes, you can. The new Samsung EVO's and QVO's work great in them. But when you take the hard drive out, it voids the LaCie warranty.

Does it work with c ports of a hp zbook g3

If your laptop has a USB-C port, this drive will work. Comes formatted for Mac, so will just need a quick and simple Windows formatting before using.

I want it for travel to back up all my photos and videos and not just rely on my sd cards.When you insert the card to download does it erase the card?

You need a laptop to transfer images to this drive. There is no way to insert an SD card. You hook it up to a computer via usb or thunderbolt cable and then copy and/or move files using the computer as the interface. If you’re looking for something that will allow copying without a computer, you need a different type of device.

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LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Water Resistant, 1 Mo Adobe CC (STFS5000800)

LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Water Resistant, 1 Mo Adobe CC (STFS5000800)

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Brand
LaCie
Color
Black
Compatible Devices
Desktop Laptop
Connectivity Technology
Thunderbolt
Digital Storage Capacity
4 TB
Hard Disk Description
Mechanical

⚡130MB/s Thunderbolt speed

💾2TB massive storage

🛡️Drop, dust & water resistant

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Description

⚡ Rugged speed meets unstoppable storage — your data’s new best friend!

RUGGED DURABILITY - Built tough to survive drops, dust storms, and water splashes—work anywhere, worry-free.
CREATIVE CLOUD BONUS - Get a 1-month Adobe CC All Apps plan to elevate your photo and video projects instantly.
MASSIVE 2 TB CAPACITY - Store your entire creative portfolio or critical business data without compromise.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Seamlessly move large files at up to 130MB/s with integrated Thunderbolt USB-C.
PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY - Enjoy 3 years of limited warranty plus Rescue Data Recovery services for ultimate data security.

The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C 2TB external hard drive combines ultra-fast 130MB/s Thunderbolt transfers with military-grade drop, dust, and water resistance. Designed for Mac and PC professionals on the move, it offers massive 2TB storage, a complimentary 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, and a 3-year warranty with data recovery services—perfect for creatives and managers who demand speed, durability, and peace of mind.

Specifications

ASIN	B0727PN9ZX
Additional Features	Water Resistant
Best Sellers Rank	#136 in External Hard Drives
Brand	LaCie
Built-In Media	LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C 5TB THUNDERBOLT + USB 3.1
Cache Memory Installed Size	5
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Connectivity Technology	Thunderbolt , USB
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 941 Reviews
Digital Storage Capacity	5 TB
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Form Factor	Portable
Global Trade Identification Number	00763649114094, 00763649114117
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 inches
Hard Disk Interface	Thunderbolt
Hard-Drive Size	5 TB
Hardware Connectivity	Thunderbolt, USB Type C
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Type Name	LaCie STFS5000800 Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C 5TB External Hard Drive
Item Weight	1.3 pounds
Manufacturer	SEAGATE
Media Speed	130.0 megabytes_per_second
Mfr Part Number	STFS5000800
Model Name	Rugged Thunderbolt
Model Number	STFS5000800
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	510 megabytes_per_second
Special Feature	Water Resistant
Specific Uses For Product	business, personal
UPC	763649114117 763649114094
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	3 Years Limited

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