Question 1

Which is better, WD My Passport 5TB or LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the WD My Passport 5TB scores higher overall at 8.6/10. The WD My Passport 5TB scored 8.6/10 and the LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB scored 8.3/10 in our Best External Hard Drives 5TB 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the WD My Passport 5TB worth it over the LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB?

Accepted Answer

The WD My Passport 5TB scores 8.6/10 while the LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB scores 8.3/10. The WD My Passport 5TB is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best External Hard Drives 5TB 2026 category.

WD My Passport 5TB vs LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB: Which to Buy?