Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Iomega Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0 vs Iomega Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0

12specifications compared
7differ
5identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0:1 TB
- Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0:2 TB
USB connector
- Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0:USB Type-A
- Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0:USB
USB version
- Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0:2.0
Product colour
- Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0:Black
- Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0:Silver, White
Weight (imperial)
- Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0:1.01 kg (2.23 lbs)
- Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0:1.04 kg (2.29 lbs)

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Comparison of Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0, Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0
32 specifications	A Iomega Desktop 1TB, USB 3.0 View product	B Iomega Desktop Hard Drive, FireWire 800/USB 2.0 View product
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Type	HDD	HDD
Storage drive buffer size	8 MB	8 MB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-A	USB
USB versionDiffers	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	2.0
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 Mbit/s
eSATAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
FireWire 400Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
FireWire 800Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver, White
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one	256-bit AES	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Bus poweredKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	124 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	188.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	31.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	1.01 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Iomega Protection Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FireWire, USB
Other features3 differ
Data transfer rateKnown for one	5 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal	No	No
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
MaterialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cableKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Windows Vista / XP Home / XP Professional / Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6	Windows Vista / 7 (32-Bit) / 2000 Professional / XP Home /XP Professional / XP Professional x64 Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.6
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	124 x 188.2 x 31.5 mm (4.88 x 7.41 x 1.24")	165.1 x 165.1 x 42.9 mm (6.5 x 6.5 x 1.69")
Weight (imperial)Differs	1.01 kg (2.23 lbs)	1.04 kg (2.29 lbs)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3

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