Like a concept car, the LaCie Chromé defines the future for its class. A trophy for tech connoisseurs, it fuses forward-thinking technology with a startling, visionary design from Neil Poulton. As timeless as it is ahead of its time.
Really Fast for the Real WorldTo squeeze the most out of the USB 3.1 Gen 2 potential, the LaCie Chromé features a pair of 500GB M.2 SATA SSDs in RAID 0. Working together, these components deliver speeds of up to 940 MB/s* for serious bandwidth-intensive applications.
With this performance, you can ingest two hours of 4K GoPro® footage in a little over one minute. Architectural and 3D modeling tasks become smoother and much faster. And it’s possible to edit hi-res video without first needing to convert footage to a lower resolution.
This innovative new interface is more than just a doubling of USB 3.0 theoretical speeds to 10 Gb/s. Together, the new USB-C connector and USB 3.1 Gen 2 are a significant step forward for usability and compatibility.
Reversible ConnectorNo up/down or left/right orientation means there's no wrong way to connect the USB-C cable.
Works with Next-Gen ComputersWith USB-C, the connector of the future, you're ready for next-generation computers.
Works with PC & Mac®Connect to existing USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 computers using the included USB-C to USB adapter cable.
Designed for Performance
The LaCie Chromé is brilliantly engineered for the long term — from the enclosure to the internal components — to endure intensive storage tasks.
Aluminum EnclosureEach product is individually Computer Numerical Control machined from solid aluminium blocks for rigid durability and heat dissipation.
Designed to Shine
"The LaCie Chromé is a concept reduced to its essence: a rectangle tilted onto its corner, melting into its base like quicksilver." – Neil Poulton, industrial designer
Inspired by Greatness,Destined for Your Desktop
The elevated form is an homage to a 1935 bronze statue from Constantin Brâncuși, one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.
Polished to PerfectionOnce machined, the enclosure is hand assembled, then chromed to a flawless, arresting mirror polish.
Stands Out from the CrowdForged from solid chromed zinc, the stand securely docks the product with powerful neodymium magnets — and detaches for easy transport.
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Capacity: 1TB
Internal Storage Medium: 2 × M.2 SATA SSDs in RAID 0
Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible using included USB-C to USB adapter cable
Interface Transfer Rate (maximum theoretical bus speed): 10 Gb/s
Performance Benchmark: 940 MB/s reads | 900 MB/s writes*
Quiet Cooling: All-aluminum, heat-dissipating enclosure Innovative interior cooling with thermoregulated blower and heat sink
Software: Intego® Backup Manager Pro
Genie® Backup Manager Pro
Dimensions (W x D x H): 115 × 203 × 25 mm / 4.5 × 8 × 1 in. (excl. display stand)
Weight: 785 g / 1.7 lbs (excl. display stand)
System Requirements:
- Computer with a USB-C or USB Type-A port
- Latest version of Mac OS® X 10.7 and later / Windows® 7 and later
- Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
What’s Included:
- LaCie Chromé
- Magnetic display stand
- USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gb/s) cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Power supply
- Cleaning cloth
- Quick install guide
Comments: Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors.
When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage.