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StarTech.com USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 6identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:Yes
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:No
  • Housing material
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:Plastic, Steel
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:Plastic
  • LED indicators
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:Activity, Power
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:Power
  • Certification
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:CE, FCC, RoHS, TAA
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Interface
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:IDC
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Width
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:105 mm
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:55 mm
  • Depth
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:130 mm
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:85 mm
  • Height
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:25 mm
    • USB 3.0 Multi Media Flash Memory Card Reader:20 mm

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41 specifications
Performance5 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MSXC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
InternalDiffersYesNo
Supported drive baysKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one480 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersPlastic, SteelPlastic
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, PowerPower
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHS, TAACE, FCC, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDCUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 mA
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm85 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers164 g54 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers140 mm143 mm
Package depthDiffers162 mm173 mm
Package heightDiffers36 mm32 mm
Package weightDiffers270 g169 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedUSBUSB
ManualYesYes
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 85%5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C-40 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 125 °C-65 - 150 °C
Technical details1 differ
ChipsetDiffersITE - 1336Genesys Logic - GL3220
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471900084719000
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one338 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one424 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one336 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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