LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB
Score: 50/100
Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB
Score: 55/100Rankings
A 1TB rugged HDD with military-grade drop protection, IPX7 waterproofing and solid USB 3.1 performance, though its size, weight and HDD speed limit portability.
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 | 116 MB/sbest | |
71.4 MB/s | 108 MB/sbest | |
24 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.281 kgbest | 0.282 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 86 mmbest | 93.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 18.7 mm | 18.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 134.6 mmbest | 139.5 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 85.3 MB/s | 116 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 71.4 MB/s | 108 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, PS4, Xbox |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2807 kg | 0.282 kg |
Width (mm) | 86.0 mm | 93.9 mm |
Height (mm) | 18.7 mm | 18.1 mm |
Depth (mm) | 134.6 mm | 139.5 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.”
Reviewers commend the Armor A80 for its outstanding durability, IPX7 rating and heat-dissipating aluminum case, while noting the bulk and slower HDD performance.
Users overwhelmingly praise its ruggedness and ability to survive drops and water, but mention the larger size, weight and need to reformat for macOS.
