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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB vs Silicon Power PC60 2TB

Compare SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB and Silicon Power PC60 2TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB
9.1/10

A 1050 MB/s portable SSD in an aluminum-and-rubber body with an IP55 dust/water rating. The Extreme Pro is the ruggedized competitor to the Samsung T7 Shield — headlining a 5-year warranty where Samsung offers 3, and including both USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A cables.

IP55 dust and water resistant
Aluminum chassis with rubber bumper
5-year warranty
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Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 2TB
7.4/10

A 2TB budget Gen 2 portable aimed at game-library cold storage for PS5/Xbox. Aggressive pricing makes it competitive against the Seagate One Touch 2TB on sale. Not a drive for sustained-write-heavy creative workflows.

2TB budget Gen 2
1000 MB/s read
Compact profile
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Spec Comparison

Spec
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB
Silicon Power PC60 2TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s ✓
900 MB/s
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.1/10 ✓
7.4/10
Total Wins
4 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB scores 9.1/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB and Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The key differences: The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Capacity options differ: SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB while Silicon Power PC60 2TB is 2TB. The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Silicon Power PC60 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB scores higher (9.1 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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