# Universal Pocket-Sized SSDs The LaCie Portable SSD 2TB Conveniently Keeps Data on Hand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-portable-ssd-2tb References: [7gadgets](https://www.7gadgets.com/2019/03/13/lacie-portable-ssd-2tb-usb-3-1-type-c-model/149504) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/LaCie-Portable-Type-Model-STHK2000800/dp/B07KY4NWL7/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The [LaCie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-mobile-drive) Portable SSD 2TB is a convenience-focused piece of technology that will allow users to keep their essential data on hand at all times to address a need for more mobile-friendly storage solutions. Slim and pocket-friendly, the drive is capable of offering 540MB/s read/write speeds, which positions it as ideal for [backing up data, editing footage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex400u) and much more. The universal compatibility design of the drive enables it to be easily used with your [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ssd) or PC, while the efficient design allows up to 65 hours of 4K footage at 30fps compressed or 20,000 RAW images to be stored. The LaCie Portable SSD 2TB has a lightweight and shock-resistant design that makes it inherently suited to life on the road for digital professionals looking to get work done wherever they are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pocket-sized Storage Solutions:** The trend towards pocket-sized SSDs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop compact and portable storage devices with high read/write speeds. - **Mobile-friendly Storage Solutions:** As the need for mobile-friendly storage solutions continues to grow, there is an opportunity for businesses to create efficient and universal compatibility designs for SSDs that can be easily used with different devices. - **Shock-resistant Storage Technology:** The demand for shock-resistant storage technology opens up possibilities for companies to develop durable and resilient SSDs that can withstand the rigors of life on the road. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology Hardware:** The trend towards pocket-sized SSDs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for technology hardware companies to develop compact and portable storage solutions for professionals. - **Digital Storage:** As the need for mobile-friendly storage solutions grows, the digital storage industry can innovate by creating efficient and universal compatibility designs for SSDs that cater to professionals. - **Creative Professionals:** The demand for shock-resistant storage technology creates an opportunity for companies to develop durable SSDs that meet the needs of creative professionals who frequently work on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd.md) - [High-Capacity Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crucial-x9-pro-2tb-ssd.md) - [Compact Mountable Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-go-portable-ssd.md) - [Durable Mobile Professional SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-es3.md) - [Mobile-Friendly SSD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polybatt-portable-ssd.md) - [Mini Self-Cooling SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speekeys.md) - [Portable Mass Storage SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssd2go-pkt-portable-ssd.md) - [Fast Rugged Industry-Focused SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-rugged-ssd4.md) - [Encrypted Smartphone Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-sl500-portable-ssd.md)