Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0 vs Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK has 160 GB more HDD capacity than the Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0 (320 GB vs 160 GB). The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK has 3,000 RPM more HDD speed than the Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0 (7200 RPM vs 4200 RPM). The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK has 46.7 mm more width than the Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0 (120.7 mm vs 74 mm). Weight: 165 g on the Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0, 1.26 kg on the Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK. Products per pallet: 448 pc(s) on the Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0, 245 pc(s) on the Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK.

HDD capacity
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:160 GB
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:320 GB
HDD speed
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:4200 RPM
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:7200 RPM
Width
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:74 mm
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:120.7 mm
Depth
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:126 mm
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:222.2 mm
Height
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:12 mm
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:34.9 mm
Weight
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:165 g
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:1.26 kg
Products per pallet
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:448 pc(s)
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:245 pc(s)
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0:208 x 66 x 177 mm
- Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK:317.5 x 88.9 x 215.9 mm

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Comparison of 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0, Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK
28 specifications	A Iomega 160 GB Hi–Speed USB 2.0 View product	B Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 320 GB USB 2.0/FW400/FW800 EU & UK View product
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	160 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	4200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Ports & interfacesidentical
FireWire 400Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FireWire 800Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Bus poweredKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	74 mm	120.7 mm
DepthDiffers	126 mm	222.2 mm
HeightDiffers	12 mm	34.9 mm
WeightDiffers	165 g	1.26 kg
Logistics data1 differ
Products per palletDiffers	448 pc(s)	245 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one	25 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorDiffers	300 MHz (PC), G4 / G3 (Mac)	Pentium II / G3 (blue & white)
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	65 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	PS2 port	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	208 x 66 x 177 mm	317.5 x 88.9 x 215.9 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	- Microsoft Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP Home/XP Professional. - Mac OS 8.6 + / Mac OS USB 1.3.3 +.	- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home/XP Professional - Mac OS X 10.1 +
Sustained data rateKnown for one	30 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 Mbit/s
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 Vac / 5-12 V / 2.2 A

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