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

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:Yes
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:No
  • Housing material
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:Plastic, Steel
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:Plastic
  • Interface
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:IDC
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD: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 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:23 mm
  • Depth
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:130 mm
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:72 mm
  • Height
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:25 mm
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:15 mm
  • Weight
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:164 g
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:15 g
  • Package width
    • USB 2.0 Internal Multi-Card Reader / Writer - SD microSD CF - TAA:140 mm
    • USB 3.0 External Flash Multi Media Memory Card Reader - SDHC MicroSD:142 mm

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Comparison of 35FCREADBK3, FCREADMICRO3
38 specifications
Performance3 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, xDMicroSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), 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
Housing materialDiffersPlastic, SteelPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneActivity, PowerUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHS, TAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm23 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers164 g15 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers140 mm142 mm
Package depthDiffers162 mm175 mm
Package heightDiffers36 mm32 mm
Package weightDiffers270 g104 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 125 °C-20 - 60 °C
Technical detailsidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneITE - 1336Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
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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