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Equip USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch vs Equip USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5"

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 4identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Data transfer rate
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:480 Mbit/s
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:Black
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":Silver
  • Interface
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:USB 2.0
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:1
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:0
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":1
  • Headphone outputs
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:1
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":0
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:1
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":0
  • Weight
    • USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch:73 g
    • USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5":293 g

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Comparison of USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader, 3.5inch, USB 3.0 Cardreader 3.5"
33 specifications
Performance3 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), RS-MMC, SD, xDCF, MMC, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDXC, xD
Data transfer rateDiffers480 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS CE FCC
Housing materialKnown for oneMetal, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers01
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 mm
WeightDiffers73 g293 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source158 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source204 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419 g
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP / Vista (32/64) / 7 (32/64) Mac OS (USB2.0) Linux Kernel (USB2.0)
Technical detailsidentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one20 x 90 x 110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one142 x 35 x 112 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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