Silicon Power Armor A60 1TB
Score: 52/100
LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB
Score: 69/100Rankings
The LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB portable HDD combines a metal-rubber enclosure with drop- and crush-resistance for field work, but its USB-C Gen 1 interface caps throughput at HDD speeds. It includes backup software and a data-recovery subscription, making it a reliable high-capacity backup solution.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 4,000 GBbest | |
114 MB/s | 130 MB/sbest | |
104 MB/s | 130 MB/sbest | |
36 monthsbest | 24 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 kgbest | 0.336 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 85.9 mmbest | 86 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 138.5 mm | 135.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 23.2 mmbest | 26 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 24 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | Bus-powered |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.28 kg | 0.336 kg |
Width (mm) | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
Height (mm) | 138.5 mm | 135.1 mm |
Depth (mm) | 23.2 mm | 26 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 4000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB A-to-A | USB-C |
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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.
“a great deal for those needing a tough storage device”
“the A-to-A USB cable is a major drawback due to scarcity of replacements”
“Survives drops and rain, very reliable in the field”
Professional reviewers praise the Rugged USB-C for its ruggedized construction, drop- and crush-resistance, and plug-and-play ease of use, but caution that the USB-C Gen 1 interface caps throughput, making the drive unsuitable for high-bandwidth 4K+ editing directly from the disk.
Everyday users consistently rate the drive highly for durability and reliability, often calling it a dependable backup solution for videos and photos in the field, while complaints focus on slower-than-expected speeds and the absence of hardware encryption.
