Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB
Score: 55/100
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 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 | 57.4 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 mmbest | 110.2 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 139.5 mm | 10.2 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 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
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 | 57.4 mm |
Height (mm) | 18.1 mm | 110.2 mm |
Depth (mm) | 139.5 mm | 10.2 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 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.
