Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Iomega eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB vs Samsung 1.5TB Potrable

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:1 TB
- 1.5TB Potrable:1.5 TB
Maximum data transfer rate
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:5120 Mbit/s
- 1.5TB Potrable:480 Mbit/s
USB connector
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:USB Type-A
- 1.5TB Potrable:USB
USB version
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- 1.5TB Potrable:2.0
Product colour
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:Black
- 1.5TB Potrable:Silver, White
Weight
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:2.77 kg
- 1.5TB Potrable:890 g
Mac compatibility
- eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB:No
- 1.5TB Potrable:Yes

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Comparison of eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB, 1.5TB Potrable
31 specifications	A Iomega eGo Desktop HardDrive USB 3.0, 1TB View product	B Samsung 1.5TB Potrable View product
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.5 TB
Storage drive buffer sizeKnown for one	8 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	5120 Mbit/s	480 Mbit/s
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-A	USB
USB versionDiffers	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	2.0
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver, White
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	50 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	73 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	15.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.77 kg	890 g
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Trend Micro Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityDiffers	No	Yes
Minimum RAMKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one	Pentium II	Unknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Vista/XP Home/XP Professional/ Windows 7 (32-bit).	Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Pro / 7 Mac OS x 10.4.8+
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	50 x 73 x 15.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 65 °C

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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