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Silicon Power

Silicon Power Armor A60 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive SP010TBPHDA60S3K

SKU CH-M5MF-M2AW3 MPN SP010TBPHDA60S3K

A 1 TB portable hard drive with military-grade shockproofing, IPX4 water resistance and USB 3.0 for fast transfers

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsWindows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.5.x, Linux 2.6.x
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresPass the U.S. military drop-test standards MIL-STD 810G Meth
  • Survives drops per MIL‑STD‑810G 516.6 Procedure IV
  • IPX4 rated against spraying water from any direction
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps bandwidth
  • Integrated silicone slot stores cable neatly around the drive
  • Textured rubber surface resists slips and scratches

Rugged 1 TB USB 3.0 portable drive

The Silicon Power Armor A60 is a 1 TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface. It uses a 2.5 inch form factor inside a rubberised enclosure rated IPX4 for water resistance. The drive meets MIL-STD 810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV drop-test standards. A built-in cable wrap keeps the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 lead tidy during transport.

Outdoor workers and mobile backups

This drive suits users who need durable external storage for field work, travel or daily commuting where knocks and splashes occur. The anti-slip surface and internal suspension system protect the mechanism from handling shocks. Buyers who require solid-state speeds or a smaller physical footprint should consider other options. The 1 TB capacity also limits users with multi-terabyte archive needs.

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5 Gbps interface

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 3.0 connection providing up to 5 Gbps bandwidth. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 hosts at reduced throughput. The drive draws power from the USB port with no external adapter required. Compatibility spans Windows 10 through XP, Mac OS 10.5.x and Linux 2.6.x kernels.

How it compares

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Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 70% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $56.99 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSilicon Power
Product lineArmor A60
Model nameSP010TBPHDA60S3K
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.91 in × 3.38 in × 5.45 in
Product weight0.56 lb (0.25 kg)
Shipping weight0.35 kg
Package size165 × 152 × 38 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the USB 3.0 port on this 1TB Armor A60 work with my older laptop that only has USB 2.0?

Yes, the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0, so the drive will function on older ports at USB 2.0 speeds.

How can I verify the drive is operating correctly after I plug it in?

The drive should appear in your file explorer or disk utility, and you can run a quick read/write test by copying a file to confirm normal operation.

Does the box include the USB cable, or do I need to buy one separately?

The integrated cable wrap-around design stores the USB 3.0 cable on the drive itself, so no separate cable purchase is required.

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