Silicon Power Armor A60 1TB
Score: 52/100
SanDisk Creator Pro 1TB
Score: 63/100Rankings
The SanDisk 1TB Creator Pro Portable SSD offers top-tier NVMe performance and rugged IP65 protection, bundled with a month of Adobe Creative Cloud, but it needs a Gen 2x2 host for full speed and lacks hardware encryption.
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 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
114 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
104 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
36 months | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 kg | 0.078 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 85.9 mm | 9.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 138.5 mm | 52.6 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 23.2 mmbest | 100.8 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | Bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.28 kg | 0.0775 kg |
Width (mm) | 85.9 mm | 9.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 138.5 mm | 52.6 mm |
Depth (mm) | 23.2 mm | 100.8 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Type | HDD | NVMe SSD |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP65 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB A-to-A | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A |
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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 commend the Creator Pro for delivering true 2000 MB/s NVMe performance over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, noting its forged aluminum chassis and IP65 rating, while criticizing the need for a compatible host and the absence of hardware encryption.
Everyday users rave about blazing-fast transfers and ruggedness, especially appreciating the Adobe subscription, but complain about not reaching advertised speeds on older PCs/Macs and the drive getting warm.
