LaCie

LaCie d2 Professional

Ranked #3 in Hard Drives

676 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Robust build and fast speeds at a reasonable price.

Consolidated from 24 cited sources across 23 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

20 positive sources
1 mixed source
3 unconvinced sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. A trap is a product buyers genuinely cross-shop but should not buy, ranked honestly alongside the real picks rather than dropped to the bottom. Why the boards include them

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Pros & cons

✓ Solid metal construction
✓ USB-3.0 performance
✓ Good software bundle
✓ Balanced mix of performance and durability
✓ Competitive pricing

✗ Heavier than some competitors
✗ Higher cost per terabyte
✗ Expensive per TB

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 4 articles, 19 video reviews and 1 community source

20 positive sources

Focus Camera Harry Painter · reviewer · Oct 2025

One offering from LaCie that is a better fit for a seasoned photographer is the d2 Professional External Hard Drive. The d2 Pro is a stand-up drive that is twice as fast as LaCie's portable drives and comes in sizes from 4TB to the new 14TB model . The d2 Pro opens up more possibilities by offering considerably more space and allowing editing directly from the hard drive. This prevents the tedious process of first moving files to a computer, then editing them, and then transferring them back onto the drive. One downside to consider is that the d2 Pro is bulkier than a portable drive and must stay plugged into wall power.

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MacRumors MacRumors · 653K subscribers · Dec 2018

one of my favorites have always been the LaCie d2. I own the older Thunderbolt 2 model and loved it, and so I was excited to check out the d2 professional.

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Digital Camera World Article · Oct 2022

With read speeds of up to 240MB/s and linked to your computer via a modern and fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, the d2 offers a compelling compromise between spacious, cost-effective storage while maintaining a decent turn of speed.

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Geekazine Geekazine · 31.8K subscribers · Jan 2017

you guys are debuting some uh great drives here

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DriveVault DriveVault · reviewer · Jan 2026

For individual creators who want reliable, high-capacity storage without the complexity of RAID, this remains the benchmark.

10 Best Reviews 10 Best Reviews · 4.2K subscribers · Nov 2025

The Lacy D2 is the high-erforming fast external hard drive for the SSDbased laptops and all-in-one computers powered by USBC or Thunderbolt 3. If you need work with large capacity data, Lacy D2 HDD is ideal for you. This HDD perfectly well with the new MacBook Pro as well as it works well with the USB 3.0 computers.

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The LaCie d2 Professional is built for creators who demand speed, reliability, and high capacity-all in one sleek design.

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Scandinavian Photo Scandinavian Photo · 4.2K subscribers · Jun 2026

If strong storage capacity and long term organization matters more, the LaCie D2 professional still makes a lot of sense, especially when you need 10, 14, 20TB without spending a fortune on a solid state storage.

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CurrentProductReviews CurrentProductReviews · 4K subscribers · Aug 2025

The LaCie d2 Professional 10TB HDD is an excellent choice for creative professionals who need substantial storage space.

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andycdgreen andycdgreen · 3.5K subscribers · Jan 2015

And it's quite handy that this is included and big kudos to LaCie because these normally alone cost around about £50 in the UK.

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Happy Shop Happy Shop · 2.3K subscribers · Dec 2022

I am very happy with my purchase and recommend these LaCie drives.

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BT Shop BT Shop · 2K subscribers · Mar 2026

For creatives looking to expand their storage without sacrificing speed or reliability, the LaCie d2 Professional is worth a look.

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Best Buys Reviewed Best Buys Reviewed · 1.6K subscribers · Aug 2025

Meet your creative life-saver: the LaCie d2 Professional 20TB. This isn’t just storage—it’s enterprise-class firepower for your digital arsenal. Packed with a 7200 RPM IronWolf Pro HDD, USB 3.2 Gen 2 for blazing 290MB/s speeds, cross-platform compatibility (macOS, Windows, iPad Pro), and a body forged from a solid aluminum block—this drive isn’t playing around. With a 5-year warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services, it's peace of mind in physical form. Got loads of 4K footage? One hour transfers in under 2 minutes. Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for a month? Included. Whisper-quiet fan? Check. This drive doesn’t just store your dreams—it protects them like a vault.

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Prime Picks Hub Prime Picks Hub · 1K subscribers · Sept 2026

Join us as we explore its features, performance, and what makes the LaCie d2 Professional a top choice for those looking to expand their storage without sacrificing speed or reliability. Don’t forget to stick around for our final thoughts!

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CutToTheTech CutToTheTech · 878 subscribers · May 2018

On their site, LaCie claims you can transfer 64GB of files to a Thunderbolt 3 device in 5 minutes; our testing found that to be not only true but an under exaggeration. The drive could consistently transfer files to and from the computer at nearly 15GB a minute, so transferring large video files was no problem.

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Best Tech Review Best Tech Review · 554 subscribers · Apr 2025

Designed for professionals, this desktop HDD offers massive storage capacity and high-speed performance. With a 7200 RPM Seagate BarraCuda Pro enterprise-class drive, it delivers reliable and efficient data storage. Connectivity is seamless with USB-C and USB 3.0 interfaces, ensuring compatibility with both Mac and PC systems. The aluminum unibody enclosure not only provides durability but also reduces noise and vibration.

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Best Trust Guide Best Trust Guide · 295 subscribers · Jul 2026

The LaCie d2 Professional 10TB external hard drive is designed for users who need dependable desktop storage with a strong focus on capacity, reliability, and professional workflows. Instead of targeting portability, this desktop hard drive is built for creators, professionals, and anyone working with large collections of files that need to stay organized and easily accessible over time. A key feature is the generous 10TB storage capacity, making it well-suited for storing large photo libraries, video projects, design assets, backups, and other data-intensive files. Having this much space in a single desktop drive can simplify storage management by reducing the need to spread files across multiple smaller drives.

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BudgetBuys BudgetBuys · 262 subscribers · Sept 2026

The headline number here is 16 TB, which gives you an enormous amount of desktop storage for high-resolution photos, 4K video projects, music libraries, computer backups, and large creative archives. At 260 MBps maximum read and write performance on the listed configuration, transferring a 100 GB collection at the theoretical maximum could take roughly 6 to 7 minutes, although real-world results vary depending on the computer, file sizes, and workload.

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Jovoka Home Jovoka Home · 64 subscribers · Sept 2023

Speeds of up to 260 MB/s mean ultra-fast file transfers, quick booting and smooth application usage.

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techmania techmania · 31 subscribers · Aug 2026

The 7,200 revolutions per minute enterprise-class drive is designed for higher performance desktop storage, making it particularly useful for large media libraries, video projects, photo archives, backups, and other files that require substantial capacity.

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1 mixed source

Prof John Prof John · 96.7K subscribers · Mar 2020

Turns out that replacing the hard drive for this LaCie d2 thing is stupidly hard. Or time-consuming, rather. So here's a video of me walking through it in case you get stuck.

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3 unconvinced sources

MDrepairs MDrepairs · reviewer · Apr 2026

The Thunderbolt controller on these drives occasionally needs a firmware update from LaCie to maintain compatibility with newer macOS versions. Check LaCie's support page for firmware updates specific to your model.

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Critical Reviews Critical Reviews · 13.6K subscribers · Dec 2025

Let's explore what makes this device a questionable investment.

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Critical Reviews Critical Reviews · 13.6K subscribers · Dec 2025

Let's explore the reasons why you might want to think twice before purchasing this external hard drive.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #3 of 18 on our hard drives tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 24 cited sources across 23 outlets.

3 of the 24 sources with a clear view are critical of it: Critical Reviews and MDrepairs. Heavier than some competitors. Higher cost per terabyte. Expensive per TB.