Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Samsung 1TB M3 Station vs Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- 1TB M3 Station:1 TB
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:2 TB
USB connector
- 1TB M3 Station:Micro-USB B
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:USB
USB version
- 1TB M3 Station:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:2.0
Product colour
- 1TB M3 Station:Beige
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:Black
Bus powered
- 1TB M3 Station:USB
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:No
Width
- 1TB M3 Station:47 mm
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:124 mm
Depth
- 1TB M3 Station:181 mm
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:44 mm
Height
- 1TB M3 Station:130 mm
- FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB:158 mm

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Comparison of 1TB M3 Station, FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB
31 specifications	A Samsung 1TB M3 Station View product	B Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2TB View product
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Type	HDD	HDD
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffers	Micro-USB B	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	480 Mbit/s
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Beige	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffers	USB	No
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	47 mm	124 mm
DepthDiffers	181 mm	44 mm
HeightDiffers	130 mm	158 mm
WeightDiffers	860 g	1.08 kg
Other featuresidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for one	5 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	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 required	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows; Mac OS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	124 x 43.9 x 158 mm (4.88 x 1.73 x 6.22")
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 kg (2.38 lbs)
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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