Silicon Power Armor A60 2TB
Score: 78/100
Buffalo External SSD USB-A 1TB
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Silicon Power Armor A60 2 TB portable HDD combines military-grade drop protection and IPX4 splash resistance with solid USB 3.0 performance, delivering around 110 MB/s read/write speeds. Its rugged design and bus-powered operation make it ideal for field work, though the proprietary short cable and FAT32 limitation reduce convenience.
The Buffalo SSD-PUT 1TB is a thumb-drive-sized SSD delivering up to 600 MB/s reads and 500 MB/s writes in a rugged, MIL-STD-810G-certified body. Its tiny form factor and durability make it ideal for travel, though users must apply a firmware update and manage a small USB-C adapter.
| Attribute | Silicon Power Armor A60 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
114 MB/s | 600 MB/sbest | |
104 MB/s | 500 MB/sbest | |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.272 kg | 0.068 kgbest |
8 MBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 85.9 mm | 23 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 23.2 mm | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | Silicon Power Armor A60 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 600 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104 MB/s | 500 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.272 kg | 0.068 kg |
Width (mm) | 85.9 mm | 23 mm |
Height (mm) | 23.2 mm | 10 mm |
Depth (mm) | 138.5 mm | 69 mm |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-A to USB-A | USB-A to USB-C adapter |
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Professional reviewers praise the Armor A60 for its rugged construction, solid USB 3.2 performance and excellent price-to-durability ratio, while consistently criticizing the non-standard USB-A-to-A cable.
Everyday users love the drive's ability to survive drops and water splashes, its fast transfer rates, and the secure rubber grip, but common frustrations revolve around the proprietary short cable, bulkiness, and the need to reformat the FAT32 filesystem for larger files.
“So small and fast!”
“Works perfectly with PS5”
“Durable and reliable”
Professional reviewers praise the SSD-PUT for its miniaturization, solid-state performance in a thumb-drive form factor, and rugged build, but note its modest PCMark score and the need for a firmware update.
Everyday users love the drive's tiny size, speed for file transfers, and durability, especially for gaming consoles and travel, while recurring frustrations focus on the required firmware update and the easily misplaced USB-C adapter.
