Hard Drive | 1 TB Portable |
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SP 1TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive Armor A30, Shockproof USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox and PS4, Black
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Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Brand | SP Silicon Power |
Special Feature | Portable, Shock Resistant, Durable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Portable |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Gaming Console |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black-Orange |
About this item
- Military-grade shockproof.
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Cable storage design for simple cable carrying.
- [For Windows User] The A30 is pre-formatted as NTFS, so you could use it directly on Windows. [For Mac Users] Reformatting will be required for Mac operating systems
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Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | — |
Tech Support | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.6 | 3.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.6 |
Sold By | Silicon Power USA Inc | Silicon Power USA Inc | UnionSine-US | UnionSine-US | TEYADIKEJI | Amazon.com |
storage capacity | 1 TB | 5000 GB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 500 GB | 5 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | Laptop, PC, Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Laptop, PS4, Xbox, Gaming Console, Mac | Laptop, Desktop, xbox, PS4 | Laptop, Desktop, Gaming Console | Desktop |
form factor | Portable | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable |
read speed | 6 gigabytes per second | — | 120 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | — | 130 megabytes per second |
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Technical Details
Brand | SP Silicon Power |
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Series | Armor A30 |
Item model number | SP010TBPHDA30S3K |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Operating System | Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.5.x, Linux 2.6.x |
Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.7 inches |
Color | Black-Orange |
Flash Memory Size | 1 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400.00 |
Manufacturer | Silicon Power |
ASIN | B00ESUIX4S |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 27, 2013 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #225 in External Hard Drives |
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Product Description
Military-grade Shockproof
Compliant with the U.S. military drop-test standards, Armor A30 is comprised of silicone material on the most vulnerable corners, building from the internal structure to the exterior, adding an extra shield to withstand crushes and shocks.
Hexagonal Pattern for Scratch Resistant
Armor A30 features a distinguished hexagonal pattern covering over the surface, which makes it more durable to any scratches or fractions.
Cable wrap-around design
The innovative slot design is especially equipped for simple cable carrying and storing by which you can easily wrap the cables around the drive.
Ultra-fast Transfer Speed
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface enables blazing-fast speed performance to quickly transfer large files including Full HD videos, high-resolution photos and great numbers of documents in seconds.
Box Contains
1 x Silicon Power Armor A30 External Hard Drive
1 x USB 3.0 Cable
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Customers like the quality, shock resistance, ease of setup, value, and size of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's a good value, it fits in a pocket, and it'll survive a physical incident. Customers are also happy with storage.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They mention it has performed flawlessly, is a good device for specific purposes, and has no issues at all. Some say it's easy to move around and works great for their teenage son who needed storage for his Xbox.
"Seems to work right out of the box. Saved some files from my laptop to the drive. Looks good. Could read the files the next day...." Read more
"...Great product, recommend." Read more
"...This one is great, and stores my backups without a problem. compatible with Macbook backups." Read more
"...my nephew, who is NOT gentle on electronics, and it has been doing great for his Xbox." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shock resistance of the computer drive. They mention that it is durable, well-made, and able to survive a physical incident. The drive is a small rugged package that stores a full Terabyte of data. Customers also say that it's reliable and decently quick.
"...still looks good two days later. I am impressed with the sturdy case. Will keep you posted!" Read more
"...It is waterproof, scratch proof, shockproof, so I don't have to panic if one of my grandkids picks it up...." Read more
"This harddrive is so light, durable and easy to install and transfer files..." Read more
"These things are great! They actually last." Read more
Customers find the setup of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it's plug and play, and that the product registration was fairly easy to navigate. They also appreciate the simple design and the fact that the instructions come in many languages. Overall, most are happy with the ease of setup and use of the product.
"...I like it because it is compact and easy to use. I like the way the connecting cable is stored on the unit itself...." Read more
"It was easy to use and does not require a power cord. I have had no issues with this one. It is a great product slim and easy to carry arojnd." Read more
"This harddrive is so light, durable and easy to install and transfer files..." Read more
"...transferred all my files from my old one and product registration was fairly easy to navigate." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's worth the buy, has good value for the amount of storage and protection it provides. Customers also say it’s cost effective memory that's built with quality.
"...It is a good price for the amount of storage and protection you get for the case. jw" Read more
"All in all this is a great drive for the price and size of storage...." Read more
"...But I would still recommend this to anyone - a great price for a durable 1TB drive." Read more
"...These drives are fast enough for me and reliable at a good price point, and I like the way they're built...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the computer drive. They mention that it's decently compact, convenient to fit in a pocket, and portable. Some say that the storage size and portability is great. Overall, most are happy with the quality and port of the product.
"...It arrived earlier than expected. I like it because it is compact and easy to use. I like the way the connecting cable is stored on the unit itself...." Read more
"...I have had no issues with this one. It is a great product slim and easy to carry arojnd." Read more
"...Here are my conclusions:The drive is quite small and lightweight...." Read more
"Nice slim hard drive with great memory" Read more
Customers like the storage space of the hard drive. They say it has great capacity, perfect for storing huge videos, and stores everything from files, pics, videos, music, and backups without a problem. Some customers also mention that it's able to expand his Xbox memory and take games with him.
"...I like the way the connecting cable is stored on the unit itself. It is light weight and fits in the palm of my hand...." Read more
"...I have also never been able to fill it up, and I've tried really, really hard! Great product, recommend." Read more
"...This one is great, and stores my backups without a problem. compatible with Macbook backups." Read more
"Nice slim hard drive with great memory" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They say it has a great look, feel, and design. They also appreciate the durable, solid casing and beautiful color. Some say the drive is sleek and feels very solid in their hand. Some customers also like the wrap around cable storage design, but some concerns about stuffing the drives in a pocket.
"...Looks good. Could read the files the next day. still looks good two days later. I am impressed with the sturdy case. Will keep you posted!" Read more
"Nice and afordable Portsbale SSD !!!!" Read more
"...They're very easy to operate and I like the design, feel, color. They're great as far as I'm concerned." Read more
"...If you're looking for an attractive (in a techie way), external backup drive or something you're proud to show to your clients on delivery day, then..." Read more
Customers like the cord length of the computer drive. They say it's durable, and the cord can be attached to the device so you don't lose it. Some customers also like that the short USB cable is provided and stores on the drive itself. They like that it has the option to just clip the cord right on the device when not in use.
"It was easy to use and does not require a power cord. I have had no issues with this one. It is a great product slim and easy to carry arojnd." Read more
"...I like the convenience of attaching the USB cable to the exterior so you don't have to find another place to store a cable, or possibly forgetting..." Read more
"...Here's what I love: - the convenience of having the USB cord attached and molded into the design - enough memory to house all my files..." Read more
"...I take off the external casing and sure enough, the USB connector is super loose...." Read more
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Here are my conclusions:
The drive is quite small and lightweight. I have used quite a bit of the LaCie rugged drives in the past and they can be fairly bulky. This drive could slip easily into a slim laptop neoprene case or even a jacket pocket. (See photos). The marketing says its scratch resistant but I dont see that being a reality. The plastic casing on top and bottom is your standard ABS so im sure you will be able to get a scratch or ding or 2 over time.
The USB port on the drive itself is a full size USB-C type connector and it is colored the correct Blue (pantone 300) indicating it is in fact a USB 3.0 port. The packaging states USB 3.1 Gen 1 however that confused me because technically USB 3.1 is Gen 2. I tested the speed (see photos) and the average rate was 120.5 MB/s read and 122.5 MB/s write. This is where the drive gets the most stars. USB 3.0 average speed tables are around 60 MB/s so the 3.1 format is clocking at x2 the speed which is just about right, comparative to other 3.1 USB drives. Now to put that into comparison for folks who really need all the speed they can get, the average internal HD clocks in about 300 MB/s so keep that in mind. A USB external drive isnt going to give you the same kind of results. So choose your use case for these types of drives carefully. Testing against my Seagate 5tb tabletop external drives which are also USB 3.1 the write speed is about the same but the read speed on my Seagates are only 95 MB/s. The bench computer is a 27" iMac i7.
The drive comes formatted as FAT32. I reformatted it to be a standard Mac OS Extended (journaled) which is compatible with Time Machine so you can use this for your Mac OS backup drive.
I like the convenience of attaching the USB cable to the exterior so you don't have to find another place to store a cable, or possibly forgetting it all together. Keep in mind the clips that hold the USB cable are removable. They slip into a silicone rubber channel and do come out if you pull the USB cord hard enough. I don't see a reason why this should be an issue but its also designed not to be permanent so keep that in mind. The cable is also short. I would say 12" port to port.
There's 2 non-slip rubber channels on the base so that it wont slide around too much on your desk and the same soft silicone rubber around the entire edges of the drive. They don't stick out past the hard plastic top and bottom however so not sure how effective they would be in dampening the shock from a fall on the corners which is probably the most lethal spot. Keep in mind this drive is NOT a SSD drive (or it would cost a lot more) so don't drop it while it's in use.
PROS:
Lightweight
Fast 3.1 USB r/w
Small Size
Convenient Cable Storage
Low Cost
CONS:
Not as durable as can be. I give it 4 stars for its construction/durability
Not a SSD drive
If you like my review please give it Helpful thumbs up!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
Here are my conclusions:
The drive is quite small and lightweight. I have used quite a bit of the LaCie rugged drives in the past and they can be fairly bulky. This drive could slip easily into a slim laptop neoprene case or even a jacket pocket. (See photos). The marketing says its scratch resistant but I dont see that being a reality. The plastic casing on top and bottom is your standard ABS so im sure you will be able to get a scratch or ding or 2 over time.
The USB port on the drive itself is a full size USB-C type connector and it is colored the correct Blue (pantone 300) indicating it is in fact a USB 3.0 port. The packaging states USB 3.1 Gen 1 however that confused me because technically USB 3.1 is Gen 2. I tested the speed (see photos) and the average rate was 120.5 MB/s read and 122.5 MB/s write. This is where the drive gets the most stars. USB 3.0 average speed tables are around 60 MB/s so the 3.1 format is clocking at x2 the speed which is just about right, comparative to other 3.1 USB drives. Now to put that into comparison for folks who really need all the speed they can get, the average internal HD clocks in about 300 MB/s so keep that in mind. A USB external drive isnt going to give you the same kind of results. So choose your use case for these types of drives carefully. Testing against my Seagate 5tb tabletop external drives which are also USB 3.1 the write speed is about the same but the read speed on my Seagates are only 95 MB/s. The bench computer is a 27" iMac i7.
The drive comes formatted as FAT32. I reformatted it to be a standard Mac OS Extended (journaled) which is compatible with Time Machine so you can use this for your Mac OS backup drive.
I like the convenience of attaching the USB cable to the exterior so you don't have to find another place to store a cable, or possibly forgetting it all together. Keep in mind the clips that hold the USB cable are removable. They slip into a silicone rubber channel and do come out if you pull the USB cord hard enough. I don't see a reason why this should be an issue but its also designed not to be permanent so keep that in mind. The cable is also short. I would say 12" port to port.
There's 2 non-slip rubber channels on the base so that it wont slide around too much on your desk and the same soft silicone rubber around the entire edges of the drive. They don't stick out past the hard plastic top and bottom however so not sure how effective they would be in dampening the shock from a fall on the corners which is probably the most lethal spot. Keep in mind this drive is NOT a SSD drive (or it would cost a lot more) so don't drop it while it's in use.
PROS:
Lightweight
Fast 3.1 USB r/w
Small Size
Convenient Cable Storage
Low Cost
CONS:
Not as durable as can be. I give it 4 stars for its construction/durability
Not a SSD drive
If you like my review please give it Helpful thumbs up!
I did my first transfer of over 5k of songs and 5k pictures. It took only a just couple minutes. This is a 2TB storage external hard drive with no moving parts. It is like using a thumb drive. It is so easy to drag and drop the files on to it. It will take me forever to fill 2TB. This is the best external hard drive I have ever had. I don't have to find a power cable to use it and then plug a data transfer cable. It is so easy to use and it is small enough you can take it with you anywhere and transfer data to it. If you are looking for a compact external hard drive, this is the one. It is waterproof, scratch proof, shockproof, so I don't have to panic if one of my grandkids picks it up. It is a good price for the amount of storage and protection you get for the case. jw
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
I did my first transfer of over 5k of songs and 5k pictures. It took only a just couple minutes. This is a 2TB storage external hard drive with no moving parts. It is like using a thumb drive. It is so easy to drag and drop the files on to it. It will take me forever to fill 2TB. This is the best external hard drive I have ever had. I don't have to find a power cable to use it and then plug a data transfer cable. It is so easy to use and it is small enough you can take it with you anywhere and transfer data to it. If you are looking for a compact external hard drive, this is the one. It is waterproof, scratch proof, shockproof, so I don't have to panic if one of my grandkids picks it up. It is a good price for the amount of storage and protection you get for the case. jw
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Reviewed in Mexico on November 25, 2022
The device has been plugged into my Win10 laptop and does not complain at all.
Transfer speeds are oft measured by the nerdy ones but not me, I drag/drop and it doesn't complain nor take much time on large files (in excess of 9GB took all of 22 seconds)
I bought this for my video and photo work and sync with the cloud so always back up your back up.
Build quality is very good for what one can see, I like the fact the sync cable is included and has a nifty holder on the device itself.
Size is a bit bigger than an old blackberry phone (for those who know and remember what that is), but thicker due to the protective outer cover.
On a scale of 10, I can give this an 8.5