LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB
Score: 50/100
Silicon Power Armor A60 1TB
Score: 52/100Rankings
A rugged 1TB portable HDD with solid drop protection, splash resistance and decent USB 3.0 performance, but its non-standard cable and FAT32 formatting limit convenience.
A rugged 1TB 2.5-inch HDD with solid durability and built-in encryption, but its performance and aesthetics lag behind newer models.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
85.3 MB/s | 114 MB/sbest | |
71.4 MB/s | 104 MB/sbest | |
24 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.281 kg | 0.28 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 86 mm | 85.9 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.7 mmbest | 138.5 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 134.6 mm | 23.2 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 85.3 MB/s | 114 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 71.4 MB/s | 104 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 36 months |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2807 kg | 0.28 kg |
Width (mm) | 86.0 mm | 85.9 mm |
Height (mm) | 18.7 mm | 138.5 mm |
Depth (mm) | 134.6 mm | 23.2 mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | Micro-USB to USB-C | USB A-to-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its rock-solid durability and decent read performance, while noting the dated design and modest write speeds.
Users love the ruggedness for field work but complain about slow macOS mounting and the short cable.
“I travel with these in my photography backpack and have never had one fail.”
“Right out of the box this thing took forever to mount on my newish MacBook Pro”
“Solid performance with serious damage protection.”
Pick the Armor A60 for a lower-cost rugged drive with cable storage; pick LaCie Rugged Mini for premium performance and metal build.
CNET rates the Armor A60 8/10, praising its build quality and USB 3.0 speeds while noting the unusual A-to-A cable and lack of Thunderbolt.
Users love the durability and speed, especially for outdoor use, but complain about the rare cable and FAT32 file-system limitation.
