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StarTech.com USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C vs StarTech.com USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 5identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Data transfer rate
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:6000 Mbit/s
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:Black, Silver
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:Black
  • Housing material
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:Aluminium
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:Plastic
  • Certification
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:RoHS, CE, FCC, REACH
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Width
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:58 mm
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:20 mm
  • Depth
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:245 mm
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:78 mm
  • Height
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:15 mm
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:11 mm
  • Weight
    • USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards - USB-C:33.5 g
    • USB C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, USB Memory Card Reader, SD, microSD, MMC, UHS-I, USB-C & USB-A Card Adapter - Works with any Operating System:11.8 g

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Comparison of CFASTRWU3C, SDMSDRWU3AC
33 specifications
Performance5 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCFast, CFast 2.0MMC, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
InternalNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers6000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsActivity, PowerActivity, Power
CertificationDiffersRoHS, CE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC, RoHS
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A/Type-C
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm20 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm78 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm11 mm
WeightDiffers33.5 g11.8 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers197 mm173 mm
Package depthDiffers204 mm145 mm
Package heightDiffers19 mm31 mm
Package weightDiffers52 g38 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs40 - 50%50 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 55 °C-20 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneASMedia - ASM1153EUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chips organisationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenesys Logic - GL3224
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8471900084719000
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers160 pc(s)50 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers468 mm427 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers363 mm370 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers277 mm317 mm

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