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Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Iomega 3TB Mac Companion vs Iomega Prestige 3TB

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB connector
    • USB
    • USB Type-A
  • USB version
    • 2.0
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB data transfer rates
    • 480 Mbit/s
    • 5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Bus powered
    • USB
    • No
  • Weight
    • 2.06 kg
    • 1.01 kg
  • Cables included
    • FireWire, USB
    • USB

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29 specifications
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Iomega

3TB Mac CompanionView product
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Iomega

Prestige 3TBView product
Hard driveidentical
HDD capacity3 TB3 TB
TypeHDDHDD
Storage drive buffer sizeKnown for one8 MB
File format systemKnown for oneNTFS
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB connectorDiffersUSBUSB Type-A
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer ratesDiffers480 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
FireWire 400Known for oneYes
FireWire 800Known for oneYes
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AES
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffersUSBNo
External power adapterYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one128 mm
DepthKnown for one188.2 mm
HeightKnown for one31.5 mm
WeightDiffers2.06 kg1.01 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffersFireWire, USBUSB
User guideYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTrend Micro Internet Security Iomega QuikProtect MozyHome Online Backup service (2GB Free)
Other features1 differ
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1
USB requiredYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista, 7 Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.7Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Windows Vista / XP Home / XP Professional / Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3

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