Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Buffalo HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0 vs Nilox 2TB 3.5" USB3.0

15specifications compared
11differ
4identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:1 TB
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:2 TB
Maximum data transfer rate
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:5000 Mbit/s
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:4800 Mbit/s
Product colour
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:White
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:Black
Mac operating systems supported
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:Yes
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:Mac OS 8.6
Bus powered
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:USB
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:No
External power adapter
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:No
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:Yes
Width
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:77 mm
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:205 mm
Depth
- HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0:114 mm
- 2TB 3.5" USB3.0:30 mm

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Comparison of HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0, 2TB 3.5" USB3.0
28 specifications	A Buffalo HD-PCTU3: MiniStation 1TB USB 3.0 View product	B Nilox 2TB 3.5" USB3.0 View product
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA
Storage drive buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	5000 Mbit/s	4800 Mbit/s
USB connectorKnown for one	Micro-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Mac OS 8.6
Power2 differ
Bus poweredDiffers	USB	No
External power adapterDiffers	No	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	77 mm	205 mm
DepthDiffers	114 mm	30 mm
HeightDiffers	17 mm	125 mm
WeightDiffers	210 g	700 g
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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