Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Samsung 160GB S1 Mini vs Seagate Expansion 1TB

15specifications compared
6differ
9identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- 160GB S1 Mini:160 GB
- Expansion 1TB:1 TB
HDD size
- 160GB S1 Mini:1.8"
- Expansion 1TB:2.5"
Bus powered
- 160GB S1 Mini:No
- Expansion 1TB:USB
Width
- 160GB S1 Mini:62 mm
- Expansion 1TB:80 mm
Depth
- 160GB S1 Mini:15 mm
- Expansion 1TB:141.3 mm
Height
- 160GB S1 Mini:87 mm
- Expansion 1TB:17.6 mm

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Comparison of 160GB S1 Mini, Expansion 1TB
35 specifications	A Samsung 160GB S1 Mini View product	B Seagate Expansion 1TB View product
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	160 GB	1 TB
HDD sizeDiffers	1.8"	2.5"
Type	HDD	HDD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Ports & interfacesidentical
Maximum data transfer rate	480 Mbit/s	480 Mbit/s
USB connector	USB	USB
USB version	2.0	2.0
Ethernet LAN	No	No
FireWire 400Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
FireWire 800Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 Mbit/s
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffers	No	USB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	62 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	15 mm	141.3 mm
HeightDiffers	87 mm	17.6 mm
WeightKnown for one	91 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	385 x 420 x 170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	1000 x 1180 x 960 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal	No	No
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	114 x 140 x 42 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cable	USB	USB
USB requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows Vista, XP H/Pro, 2000 Pro Mac OS x 10.4.8 +	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	62 x 15 x 87 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.36 kg (0.794 lbs)
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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