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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 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — |
Easy to install | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Tech Support | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 | — | — | 4.6 |
Portability | 4.6 | — | 2.3 | — | — | 4.9 |
Sold By | Silicon Power USA Inc | Silicon Power USA Inc | Silicon Power USA Inc | UnionSine-US | UnionSine-US | TEYADIKEJI |
storage capacity | 1 TB | 5000 GB | 5000 GB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 500 GB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | Laptop, PC, Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Laptop, PS4, Xbox, Gaming Console, Mac | Laptop, Desktop, xbox, PS4 | Laptop, Desktop, Gaming Console |
form factor | Portable | Portable | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable | 2.5-inch |
read speed | 6 gigabytes per second | — | — | 120 megabytes per second | 120 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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Best Sellers Rank | #278 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 value, ease of setup, size and quality of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's worth the buy, it'll save your files and it'd be easy to set up. Some appreciate the appearance and design. That said, they say it' a great product for the price and a good drive for specific purposes.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it has performed flawlessly, is a good device, and works well for specific purposes. Some mention that the drive has no issues at all and works great for their teenage son. Overall, most are happy with the performance and quality of this drive.
"...This one is great, and stores my backups without a problem. compatible with Macbook backups." Read more
"This unit performs as promised and expected. I've been buying these for a few years now...." Read more
"...my nephew, who is NOT gentle on electronics, and it has been doing great for his Xbox." Read more
"...He has gone through 2 of them but overall he says they work well and save his data the way they are supposed to work. No complaints." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shock resistance of the computer drive. They mention that it is well made, durable, 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.
"...It is waterproof, scratch proof, shockproof, so I don't have to panic if one of my grandkids picks it up...." 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
"This harddrive is so light, durable and easy to install and transfer files..." Read more
"...Very pleased. Downloads fast and is very durable!" Read more
Customers find the setup of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it's easy to plug and play, and to install and transfer files. They also say that the product registration was fairly easy to navigate. Customers also say the hard drive is simple and convenient, with great storage capacity. They say the instructions come in many languages and are ready to use.
"...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
"...They're very easy to operate and I like the design, feel, color. They're great as far as I'm concerned." 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
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They mention it's a good price for the amount of storage and protection you get for the case. Customers also say it'll definitely worth the buy.
"...It is a good price for the amount of storage and protection you get for the case. jw" 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
"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
Customers like the size of the computer drive. They say it's decently compact, convenient, and portable. Some say the storage size and portability is great, but always be sure to recheck the files you put in. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and functionality 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 are satisfied with the storage space provided by the hard drive. They mention it's perfect for storing huge videos, movies, and other files. Some say that it has plenty of room for all their games and photos. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...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
"...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
"...Plugged it in and it works great. So much storage for the price 10 out 10 recommend it!" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They mention it has a great look, feel, and design. They also appreciate the durable, solid casing, and beautiful color. The drive is sleek and feels very solid in your hand. Some mention that the wrap around cable storage design is interesting, but concerns them when stuffing the drives in a pocket.
"...They're very easy to operate and I like the design, feel, color. They're great as far as I'm concerned." Read more
"Nice and afordable Portsbale SSD !!!!" Read more
"...Great price and drive looks nice and good quality." 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 mention that it can be attached to the device so they don't lose it. Some appreciate the convenience of having the USB cord attached and molded into the design. They also like that the cable stores on the drive itself and that it uses standard USB connections.
"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
"...The cable is too big. This unit did not come with anything to attach the cable to the drive (other than the usb port)...." Read more
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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
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
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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!
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Reviewed in Mexico on November 25, 2022