Chieftec CRD-501 card reader USB 2.0 Black vs Lindy USB 2.0 3.5" Multi-Card Reader

Comparison of CRD-501, USB 2.0 3.5" Multi-Card Reader

11 specifications	A Chieftec CRD-501 card reader USB 2.0 Black Model CRD-501 View product	B Lindy USB 2.0 3.5" Multi-Card ReaderView product
Performance1 differ
Supported drive bays	3.5"	3.5"
Data transfer rateKnown for one	480 Mbit/s	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
SIM card supportKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	270 g	—Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista Mac 9.x Linux 2.4	Win ME/2000/XP/Vista Mac OS 8.6 +
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	101 x 91 x 25 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of slotsKnown for one	4	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
USB powered	Yes	Yes

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