Product comparison · 2 external solid state drives

ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue vs Biwin PD450-500GB Black

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue has 620 MB/s more read speed than the Biwin PD450-500GB Black (1050 MB/s vs 430 MB/s). The ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue has 600 MB/s more write speed than the Biwin PD450-500GB Black (1000 MB/s vs 400 MB/s). The Biwin PD450-500GB Black has 46 mm more width than the ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue (86.5 mm vs 40.5 mm). USB version: 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) on the ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue, 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Biwin PD450-500GB Black. Product colour: Black, Blue on the ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue, Black on the Biwin PD450-500GB Black.

  • Read speed
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:1050 MB/s
    • PD450-500GB Black:430 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:1000 MB/s
    • PD450-500GB Black:400 MB/s
  • USB version
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    • PD450-500GB Black:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Product colour
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:Black, Blue
    • PD450-500GB Black:Black
  • Mobile operating systems supported
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:Android 13.0, Android 14.0
    • PD450-500GB Black:Android, iOS
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:5 - 40 °C
    • PD450-500GB Black:0 - 50 °C
  • Width
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:40.5 mm
    • PD450-500GB Black:86.5 mm
  • Depth
    • SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue:121.8 mm
    • PD450-500GB Black:45 mm

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Comparison of SC740, PD450
32 specifications
Solid state drive2 differ
SSD capacity500 GB500 GB
NVMeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Read speedDiffers1050 MB/s430 MB/s
Write speedDiffers1000 MB/s400 MB/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Protection featuresDiffersDrop resistant, Impact resistant, Shock resistantDrop resistant, Temperature proof
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 SonomaMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneLinux Kernel 6.2, Linux Kernel 6.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid 13.0, Android 14.0Android, iOS
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Plastic
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI, CB, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, RCM, REACH, RoHS, VCCI
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, CB, KCC, BSMI, RoHS, REACH, HF
Securityidentical
Hardware encryptionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers40.5 mm86.5 mm
DepthDiffers121.8 mm45 mm
HeightDiffers22.3 mm10.3 mm
WeightDiffers40 g23 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBiwin PD450 Portable SSD×1, USB-A/USB-C to USB-C Cable×1, Lanyard×1, User Manual×1, Storage Bag×1
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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