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Axagon CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II vs ICY BOX IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black has 1 more memory card slots than the Axagon CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II (4 vs 3). The ICY BOX IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black has 64 mm more width than the Axagon CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II (124 mm vs 60 mm). The ICY BOX IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black has 38 mm more depth than the Axagon CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II (102 mm vs 64 mm). Only the ICY BOX IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black has internal. Product colour: Grey on the Axagon CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II, Black on the ICY BOX IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black.

  • Internal
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:No
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:Yes
  • Number of memory card slots
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:3
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:4
  • Product colour
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:Grey
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:Black
  • Housing material
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:Aluminium
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:Metal, Plastic
  • LED indicators
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:Yes
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:Access, Power
  • Width
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:60 mm
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:124 mm
  • Depth
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:64 mm
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:102 mm
  • Height
    • CRE-S3C Aluminum high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 memory card reader. 3 slots, UHS-II:15 mm
    • IB-872-i3 card reader USB Internal Black:25 mm

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Comparison of CRE-S3C, IB-872-i3
36 specifications
Performance6 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, MMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCCF, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo Mark 2, MS Pro-HG, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo HX, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), SD
InternalDiffersNoYes
Number of memory card slotsDiffers34
Data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal, Plastic
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesAccess, Power
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity11
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm124 mm
DepthDiffers64 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm25 mm
Cable lengthKnown for one0.15 mUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers53 g247 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers120 mm32 mm
Package depthDiffers25 mm144 mm
Package heightDiffers180 mm230 mm
Package weightDiffers98 g327 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (32-Bit, 64-Bit) Windows Server2016 / 2012 / 2008 (32-Bit, 64-Bit) Mac OS X 10.x and higher Linux kernel 2.4.x and higherWindows
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84719000

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