Silicon Power Armor A60 2TB
Score: 78/100
Seagate Portable 2TB
Score: 69/100Rankings
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 Seagate Portable 2TB HDD is a bus-powered, lightweight external drive offering solid 100-130 MB/s performance and broad OS/console compatibility, ideal for casual backup and media transport.
| Attribute | Silicon Power Armor A60 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
114 MB/s | 115 MB/sbest | |
104 MB/s | 115 MB/sbest | |
36 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.272 kg | 0.19 kgbest |
8 MBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 85.9 mm | 80.01 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 23.2 mm | 14.73 mmbest |
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| Attribute | Silicon Power Armor A60 2TB | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.272 kg | 0.190 kg |
Width (mm) | 85.9 mm | 80.01 mm |
Height (mm) | 23.2 mm | 14.73 mm |
Depth (mm) | 138.5 mm | 116.84 mm |
Durability(1) | ||
Drop Resistance | true | false |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-A to USB-A | USB 3.0 Micro-B |
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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.
Professional reviewers rate the drive highly for its performance, compactness, and price, noting the 5400 RPM drive delivers solid 100-130 MB/s real-world speeds but lack encryption and rugged features.
Everyday users praise its instant Windows compatibility, portable form factor, and reliable backup capability, while complaints focus on a loose Micro-USB port, occasional early failures, and the need to reformat for macOS.
“Great portable backup drive”
“Port is loose”
“disappeared”
