Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Dell 1TB USB 3.0 vs Freecom Mobile Drive Mg 1TB

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 8identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1TB USB 3.0:5000 Mbit/s
    • Mobile Drive Mg 1TB:10000 Mbit/s
  • USB data transfer rates
    • 1TB USB 3.0:480,5000 Mbit/s
    • Mobile Drive Mg 1TB:5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • 1TB USB 3.0:Black
    • Mobile Drive Mg 1TB:Silver, White

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Comparison of 1TB USB 3.0, Mobile Drive Mg 1TB
43 specifications
Hard driveidentical
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
TypeHDDHDD
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
File format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHFS+
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
USB data transfer ratesDiffers480,5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FireWire 400Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FireWire 800Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver, White
LED indicatorsYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Bus poweredUSBUSB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source129 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 g
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedUSBUSB
User guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
FireWire requiredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMagnesium
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerPC G4/G5, Intel Mac
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity11
USB requiredYesYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X v10.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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