Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB
Score: 55/100
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 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 | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
108 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
36 months | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.282 kg | 0.078 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 93.9 mm | 9.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 mmbest | 52.6 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 139.5 mm | 100.8 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 116 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 108 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, PS4, Xbox | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.282 kg | 0.0775 kg |
Width (mm) | 93.9 mm | 9.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 18.1 mm | 52.6 mm |
Depth (mm) | 139.5 mm | 100.8 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Type | HDD | NVMe SSD |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP65 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB A-to-A | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A |
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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 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.
