Silicon Power Armor A60 1TB
Score: 52/100
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 73/100Rankings
The SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD delivers blazing 2000 MB/s speeds in a rugged, IP65-rated aluminum case with hardware encryption and a long warranty, but recent firmware problems have raised reliability concerns.
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 | 57.4 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 138.5 mm | 110.2 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 23.2 mm | 10.2 mmbest |
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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 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
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 | 57.4 mm |
Height (mm) | 138.5 mm | 110.2 mm |
Depth (mm) | 23.2 mm | 10.2 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 praised the Extreme PRO for its blistering speeds, rugged build and long warranty, but warned about firmware-related reliability problems that emerged in 2023, advising caution until resolved.
Users love the fast transfers and ruggedness, yet a growing number report sudden drive failures after a year and frustration with warranty support, especially on Macs.
