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Silicon Power 2TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive Armor A60 Shockproof USB 3 0 for PC Mac Xbox and PS4 Black
Last Updated: January 26, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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181storage, hard drive, external hard drive, files, drives
+82%
-18%
" ... I like the storage size I useing to store all important documents ... "
" ... This hard-drive is simple and easy to use, I bought the same drive over 4 years ago and use it nearly every day for work files and personal photos. ... I love it so much I made sure to get the same drive again, this new one is a back-up to the first since I travel with it often- in case anything happens . ... Great storage capacity, I use large photoshop files and have over 10,000 photos on it, and there’s still plenty of room for more. ... "
" ... 4gb = large storage space, rugged, good looking. ... "
" ... This is the second identical drive that I have purchased. ... My original drive is still working perfectly but I needed an extra drive. ... "
" ... The drive came incorrectly formatted, but works very well after reformatting. ... "
" ... 5 TB massive portable Storage. ... "
" ... Perfect for an external/backup drive to carry around in a backpack. ... "
" ... I have been using the 1 TB version of this hard drive for a while now, and I can say that it works well with my laptop as storage, as well as running games straight from it. ... "
Build Quality
91dropped, sturdy, rubber, feels, hard drive
+84%
-16%
" ... Hope I never have to test the durability and waterproofing, but am confident it will do as advertised. ... "
" ... It appears to be quite durable so I'm hoping that it will hold up better. ... "
" ... The feel and construction of the drive case impressed me. ... "
" ... The best features are shock-resistant and male-to-male USB 3.0 cable (way more durable). ... "
" ... I like the shock pads on the corners. ... "
" ... I like its strong and silicon armor. ... "
" ... Rugged and durable yet has an awesome design and look to it. ... "
" ... The Hard Drive works well with no defections yet and it does seem very durable. ... "
Product Reliability
90months, years, 6 months, failed, stopped
+51%
-49%
" ... This little hard drive has worked flawlessly for the 2 months that I have had it and it seems to be pretty rugged!! ... "
" ... I'm pleased to say that after two years, this thing is still running smoothly, so I'm upping the 5-star-average for others who shop using the same logic. ... "
" ... Rest is all good( no complains after use of almost a month). ... "
" ... After a crash where I lost 2 years worth of photos and videos I have numerous back ups of my important photos and documents. ... "
" ... It works very well and so far no issues. ... "
" ... I have this hard disk now for years and no once gave I had any issues. ... "
" ... THESE are the best drives I've EVER seen. ... "
" ... I’ve had it for 6 months and I feel like I’ve had it long enough to give a proper review. ... "
Device Compatibility
76drive, macbook, data, computers, hard drive
+67%
-33%
" ... May get one for my personal laptop . ... is it Mac compatible? ... "
" ... Data is quick to load after USB syncing. ... "
" ... I like that I free up memory on my phone by saving it in this device. ... "
" ... I plugged it into my Xbox One which recognized it instantly. ... "
" ... Connected to a modern computer getting 150 MB/s write speed, it’s amazing. ... "
" ... Now I'm thinking about one for my Mac backup. ... "
" ... Make sure that you are buying the right hard drive package to connect you with whatever tech you have with whatever you are backing up. ... "
" ... Love it on my mac and windows . ... "
Ease of Use
64easy, easy to install, super, simple, setup
+100%
" ... Easy to set up, exactly as pictured, only had it for a few days but great so far. ... "
" ... It was pre-programed and is easy to use, there is also lots of storage. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up and has sufficient capacity for my needs. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Set-up on the Xbox is SUPER EASY. ... "
" ... This hard-drive is simple and easy to use, I bought the same drive over 4 years ago and use it nearly every day for work files and personal photos. ... "
" ... Was easy to plug in and start using. ... "
" ... Easy to use, and I like that it can withstand simple drops. ... "
Ports
58drive, plug, port, cable, cord
+76%
-24%
" ... support of usb 3.0 is great to do files transfers. ... "
" ... It gets power just from the USB cable being plugged into my Mac. ... "
" ... Pros: solid outer design (even though I haven't done any real drop tests), quick set up on windows and linux, very convenient cable (can be replaced with aftermarket types). ... "
" ... Just plug in and go. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and transfer away! ... "
" ... Plug and go. ... "
" ... I see no problems with the USB connector whatsoever as other people mention. ... "
" ... The good the USB cable is nice and sturdy. ... "
Overall performance
52speed, drive, transfer, ssd, slow
+90%
-10%
" ... Sturdy and fast. ... "
" ... without bogging down. ... "
" ... It's no SSD, but it works for the price. ... "
" ... Same amount as the disk in my Inspiron. ... "
" ... This hard drive does the job. ... "
" ... Very fast transfer of files. ... "
" ... It’s really fast. ... "
" ... The most durable hard drive I have ever had. ... "
Gaming
50ps4, xbox, space, play, gaming
+90%
-10%
" ... Bought an SP Armor A60 and this thing is a necessity if you have kids and a current gen game system. ... In no time we went from 500gb internal to an extra 4TB to store games!!!! ... "
" ... He is using it with his Xbox. ... "
" ... I haven't noticed any slow down due to playing games saved to the hdd. ... "
" ... Bought this as a late christmas gift for myself as i needed more space on my xbox one for my games. ... "
" ... I have been looking for a separate drive to hold all the games that I have on steam and the games function well when I hook this up to my computer. ... "
" ... I bought this for his Xbox One it works great and so I bought another for our PS4 both are awesome. ... "
" ... I bought it for my son's PS4 It was super easy to use It really is plug and play Thank you guys for the fast shipping ... "
" ... works for games ... "
Size
50small, portable, size, easy to use, travel
+100%
" ... Heavy duty case is nice too ... "
" ... It’s not small but works great. ... "
" ... Sturdy and compact. ... "
" ... love that its so compact and has a cord that fits right in! ... "
" ... Very compact and light ... "
" ... The device is not to expensive for the storage size. ... The device is small and very portable. ... "
" ... We are both very happy with this purchase it’s a lot smaller than I thought so he was able to easily pack it up and take it with him on his winter vacation. ... "
" ... These small pocket hard drives are the best. ... "
Cables
47cord, usb, drive, lost, clips
+74%
-26%
" ... Also cable attatchment really nice. ... "
" ... The build quality and the double-ended standard usb cord are fantastic features, BUT there is one flaw with this device. ... "
" ... Never had a problem and love having the cable attached. ... "
" ... it is really easy to use but the wiring is a little lose out of the box ... "
" ... I really like that the cord is USB 3.0 Type A to Type A. I think it's much better than USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B. ... "
" ... I love that they don’t require a separate power cable. ... I love that the little USB cord grips onto the side. ... It’s easy to hand this off to someone without having to separately bundle up and rubber band a cord. ... "
" ... I like the way the connecting cable is stored on the unit itself. ... It is waterproof and you have to open the silicone cover to insert the connecting cable. ... "
" ... This is the first 5TB drive I have owned that doesn't require a separate power cord. ... "
Setup
41easy to install, setup, set, super, plug
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy setup to my laptop and no bulky instructions. ... "
" ... Works easy, didn't even have to help it set it up for the first time. ... "
" ... Very easy set up. ... "
" ... Super easy to setup on PS4 or XBOX. ... "
" ... It's lightweight, easy to carry, & easy to install! ... "
" ... Lightweight, slim, easy to set up, incredibly fast file transfers, works perfectly! ... "
" ... It was very easy to connect and start using the drive BUT only after I Googled for instructions since it didn’t come with any in the box. ... "
" ... Easy install 5T of storage. ... "
Price
41money, value, worth the price, worth, well worth
+88%
-12%
" ... I estimate it's done a total of 150-200 hours' worth of duty. ... "
" ... It is decent for the price, enough for me in this case ... "
" ... It does what I want for a good price. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and an excellent price e. ... "
" ... A really good value. ... "
" ... It was the best price I could find. ... "
" ... The price is great and the silicone gives me comfort lol ... "
" ... Works well and great price! ... "
Storage
33storage, capacity, tons of space, drawer, ps4
+94%
-6%
" ... I needed more storage space and this has it! ... "
" ... 4tb usable space = 3.63 with NTFS ... "
" ... It's easy to set up and has sufficient capacity for my needs. ... "
" ... It is nice and fast and has plenty of space. ... "
" ... I like that the storage is 2T. ... "
" ... I still have a lot of space left it got old always running out of space till I bought this. ... "
" ... Available space drops to 1.81 Tb. ... "
" ... The High storage capacity and the price are the selling points. ... "
Fit
29rubber, clips, cord, fall, slip
+55%
-45%
" ... it's so small it fit inside my purse. ... "
" ... It’s still holding power fine. ... "
" ... I love the idea, but I wish it held more securely. ... "
" ... It is well protected with rubber shock absorption on the edges and easy to throw in my computer bag and just works every time I plug it into my laptop. ... "
" ... Good size, I can slip it right into my back pocket. ... "
" ... I love the fact that it is durable for travel, and that it's cord attaches to it for storing. ... "
" ... It comes with a cable that wraps/fits into a couple clips on the drive. ... "
" ... love that its so compact and has a cord that fits right in! ... "
Software Platform
24windows, mac, errors, hard drive, formatted
+46%
-54%
" ... Now, 2019, they will not boot up and I have lost complete access to the data! ... "
" ... I'm getting an error "The File is too large for the destination file system". ... "
" ... Then repairs using 3 different apps failed. ... "
" ... Windows cannot recognise the device from which it was initially setup from. ... "
" ... i had to format to NTFS even though it was NTFS just to get a few file on before I started getting drive errors. ... "
" ... I thought it may be my computer, tried another windows device, wouldn't mount. ... "
" ... The other day I went to perform a backup and received a fatal hard drive error message after 5 uses. ... "
" ... I thought it was user error and put it aside. ... "
USB
22external hard drive, drive, read, external, usb to usb
+77%
-23%
" ... This is a rugged external hard drive, and it's lightweight as well. ... "
" ... It functions very similar to any other USB HDs of this RPM(?) ... "
" ... Just connected to the USB port at the edje of the console (PS4 slim) ... "
" ... support of usb 3.0 is great to do files transfers. ... "
" ... USB to usb not sure yet how well it will work but like the case and in the process of transfer ing 3 Tbs right now ... "
" ... This means that it's being read as a USB 2.0 drive. ... "
" ... I have other REPUTABLE portable hard drives. ... "
" ... still use a regular external hard drive case . ... "
Design
22design, look, rugged, feels, durable
+86%
-14%
" ... - Sporty look is cute ... "
" ... Looks to be a fantastic product so far. ... "
" ... it is beautiful. ... "
" ... Device is great and sturdy( at least it looks like). ... "
" ... Rugged and durable yet has an awesome design and look to it. ... "
" ... Design is really nice. ... "
" ... It appears to be well made and it looks nice. ... "
" ... Very rugged looking. ... "
Marketplace
18described, seller, product, thank, shipping
+78%
-22%
" ... Thank You and keep up the good quality. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... This product is as described . ... "
" ... Was shipped quickly ... "
" ... The pictures of this look pretty good, but in person this thing is really slick. ... "
Comfort
18feel, wish, price, palm, holding
+78%
-22%
" ... Holding up great. ... "
" ... It is light weight and fits in the palm of my hand. ... "
" ... Like the rubber grip on the base that allows to sit firm on any surface. ... "
" ... You can really feel the quality once in hand. ... "
" ... Very good product of excellent quality very comfortable price,fully recommended ... "
" ... The price is great and the silicone gives me comfort lol ... "
" ... About as big as my palm. ... "
" ... Fingers crossed all goes well. ... "
Returns
14back, returning, refund, want, send
+21%
-79%
" ... Going to return it. ... "
" ... Back them up not than twice. ... "
" ... While I'm not sure if I will send it back in (it seems like a hassle to send it in and I need to pay for the packaging and postage to send it in, plus I was using it as an exact copy of the 5TB Seagate drive (so luckily no data loss by losing this Silicon Power drive) and I'm not sure if I want to wait possibly weeks without having a backup for the 5TB Seagate drive while Silicon Power either fixes the drive or sends me a replacement), I am adding one more star (for a total of two stars) onto th ... "
" ... I'll be returning this with a huge complaint. ... "
" ... Seemed to be dead. ... "
" ... I've only had this drive for a few days and am considering a return. ... "
" ... I'm returning this back to the seller. ... "
" ... Had to send back. ... "
For Travel
13traveling, well, photos, trip, take
+100%
" ... It's small size and rugged construction make it easy to take ALL of your movies, photos, music and documents with you when you travel. ... "
" ... Great for traveling ... "
" ... Water resistant and shock proof so great for travel. ... "
" ... Perfect for traveling! ... "
" ... It seems to travel well as well as be a reliable hard drive for on the road. ... "
" ... I love the fact that it is durable for travel, and that it's cord attaches to it for storing. ... "
" ... For travel and heavy use ... "
" ... I travel alot and have had drives fail me because of this- this one has held up incredibly well! ... "
Delivery
13shipping, expected, earlier, delivery, box
+85%
-15%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... I paid for overnight shipping though and it took 4 days. ... "
" ... I have two units which I received in a very timely manner. ... "
" ... On time delivery. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and the shipment came earlier then expected, love it! ... "
" ... It arrived earlier than expected. ... "
" ... It's everything they said it was and was very quick in shipping this item . ... "
" ... The product arrived fine. ... It was a fast delivery. ... "
Resolution
12really, one, nice, needed, like
+92%
-8%
" ... Nice little HD ... "
" ... I've had it for over a year now with zero problems after 55K pictures and at least 200 HD & 4K videos. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this HD to my friends! ... "
" ... Not loosing the adapter to my HD (like I did for my previous Webbie HD) makes the product a lot longer lasting. ... "
" ... So far so good, this HD is running smoothly, ... "
" ... I bought couple of years ago an older version of Silicon power external hd, I am really happy with it, so I thought as I needed another one. ... "
" ... I have a strong tech background, HD experience and plenty of software utilities backing me up . ... Ultimately, I purchased a larger HD, copied everything off, reformatted, retested, and then copied it all back again. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
CD/DVD
11disk, backups, sp, external hard drives, external hard drive
+73%
-27%
" ... I have this hard disk now for years and no once gave I had any issues. ... Definitely will get the future 4,5,10 TB disks. ... "
" ... The 5TB hard drive has been very good for me. ... "
" ... I used this drive solely for making weekly local backups of a laptop. ... "
" ... Good hard drive for backups. ... "
" ... I now own two of these external hard drives and are wonderful and sturdy. ... "
" ... they just love to reformat disks needlessly. ... "
" ... I've done several backups with the external hard drive. ... "
" ... This disk is a performer. ... "
Apps
10programs, large, games, folder, drive
+50%
-50%
" ... Bought this, added a folder to copy files to. ... "
" ... Then repairs using 3 different apps failed. ... "
" ... Because of this, I have a large collection of movies and television programs (3.24 TB) I've purchased off iTunes. ... "
" ... It wouldnt open files or would show error message. ... "
" ... Lame, can't download files over 4gb. ... "
Water Resistance
10water, waterproof, proof, shockproof, shock
+90%
-10%
" ... and I can confirmed is water resistant since it got wet with beer while eating and still working perfectly :) I will buy ... "
" ... They are reasonably water tight. ... "
" ... I like the fact it’s water resistant and protects from drops as well so I know it will be safe with the boys taking along with them. ... "
" ... Like the plastic cover and the fact i tis drop and waterproof. ... "
" ... what good is "rugged," "water-resistant," and "military-grade shockproof" if my data is gone? ... "
" ... I don't plan on having it any where near water, but it is a nice feature just in case. ... "
" ... Water resistant and shock proof so great for travel. ... "
" ... And its definitely water proof cause I spilled a soda on it the first night I had it, washed it, and still works as it did before. ... "
For Kids
9kids, xbox, loves, bought, works
+89%
-11%
" ... Kids tell me games run fast while playing them from it as well. ... "
" ... I got it for my son. ... "
" ... My son uses it for his xbox ... "
" ... Bought an SP Armor A60 and this thing is a necessity if you have kids and a current gen game system. ... "
" ... I bought this for my grandson and he said he really likes this. ... "
Sound Quality
7sound, hard drive
+71%
-29%
" ... I know it sounds obvious . ... "
" ... It’s very quiet. ... "
" ... Makes virtually no sound and works well with my Ps4. ... "
" ... Holds a lot of music people . ... "
Video Playback
7video, tv, etc
+71%
-29%
" ... Can play movies while downloading. ... "
" ... Stored lots of movies ... "
" ... I ran into that woth movies. ... "
" ... This is used to record our TV shows ... "
" ... I am a professional video editor and I keep all of my extra content such as audio, video, still images, etc. ... "
Cable Length
7cord, short, longer, little, unit
+86%
-14%
" ... I would have liked a longer default cord yet i understand it is designed with the dimensions of the unit. ... "
" ... I love that there's no power cord. ... "
" ... I would liked a longer cable. ... "
" ... I like the way the connecting cable is stored on the unit itself. ... "
" ... Its good that you have a small cable for laptop. ... "
" ... Never had a problem and love having the cable attached. ... "
Product As Described
7item, advertised
+86%
-14%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Everything else is nice, as described. ... "
" ... This product is as described . ... "
" ... The pictures of this look pretty good, but in person this thing is really slick. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
Codecs
4files, file, ntfs, fat32, video
+50%
-50%
" ... i had to format to NTFS even though it was NTFS just to get a few file on before I started getting drive errors. ... "
" ... All files unrecoverable. ... "
Color
4like, colors
+100%
" ... Fun colors are an extra bonus. ... "
" ... I like the various colors. ... "
" ... The color is also nice as well. ... "
" ... I like the textured surface and color. ... "
Camera
4use, videos, product
+75%
-25%
" ... I used this product for family photos. ... "
" ... I take a lot of photos and videos and don't want to lose my history. ... "
" ... Bought this to use as a backup of all my photos. ... "
Call quality
4call, support, phone, one, returning
-100%
" ... After returning merchandise,they won't answer phone. ... "
" ... They did provide me with a callback number -- which no one ever answered, but they did call me back of their own accord. ... "
" ... Tried to call SP support, but the number does not ring and just cuts off the call. ... "
" ... I keep calling their number for support no one answers the phone. ... I even had Amazon call for me and they couldn't get through. ... "
As Gift
3christmas
+100%
" ... Would definitely buy again, recommend, gift. ... "
" ... Perfect Christmas gift works great ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. ... "
Storage
3card, hard drives, hard drive, fail
+33%
-67%
" ... I just happened to have a 119 GB SD card. ... "
" ... While I have had the occasional jump drive break or fail, and I have found microSD cards to frequently fail, my experience with hard drives is that they usually last a long time, and this Silicon Power hard drive is the first exception. ... "
Scan Quality
3important, documents
+100%
" ... Attached to my Desktop to capture photos I was scanning for daughter, it worked flawlessly ... "
" ... I have just bought one of these to put all the family photos and important documents on. ... "
" ... I just wanted something to save extra pictures and important documents on. ... "
Power Consumption
3power, product
+33%
-67%
" ... Additionally, I would avoid purchasing from Silicon Power. ... "
" ... Now I know not to buy products from silicon power ... "
Cleaning
3rubber, feels
+67%
-33%
" ... The materials are very quality with a clean look. ... "
" ... Clean design, well made (like a tank) and fast. ... "
Weight
3travel, palm, hand
+100%
" ... For travel and heavy use ... "
" ... It is light weight and fits in the palm of my hand. ... "
" ... It has some weight to it and seems like it could stand up to some pretty hefty hits. ... "
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