Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB
Score: 55/100
Buffalo External SSD USB-A 1TB
Score: 60/100Rankings
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.
A 1TB rugged HDD with military-grade drop protection, IPX7 waterproofing and solid USB 3.1 performance, though its size, weight and HDD speed limit portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
116 MB/s | 600 MB/sbest | |
108 MB/s | 500 MB/sbest | |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.282 kg | 0.068 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 93.9 mm | 23 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 mm | 10 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 139.5 mm | 69 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 116 MB/s | 600 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 108 MB/s | 500 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, PS4, Xbox | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.282 kg | 0.068 kg |
Width (mm) | 93.9 mm | 23 mm |
Height (mm) | 18.1 mm | 10 mm |
Depth (mm) | 139.5 mm | 69 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB A-to-A | USB-A to USB-C adapter |
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Reviewers commend the Armor A80 for its outstanding durability, IPX7 rating and heat-dissipating aluminum case, while noting the bulk and slower HDD performance.
Users overwhelmingly praise its ruggedness and ability to survive drops and water, but mention the larger size, weight and need to reformat for macOS.
“Too Good!!!!!”
“lovely product.”
“Survived a drop into a puddle and still works perfectly”
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.
