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StarTech.com 2 Port eSATA Cardbus PC Card Adapter vs StarTech.com USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adapter for 2.5/3.5" SSD/HDD

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 0identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Chipset
    • 2 Port eSATA Cardbus PC Card Adapter:Initio INIC1623
    • USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adapter for 2.5/3.5" SSD/HDD:JMicron JM20337
  • Package weight
    • 2 Port eSATA Cardbus PC Card Adapter:140 g
    • USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adapter for 2.5/3.5" SSD/HDD:410 g
  • Data transfer rate
    • 2 Port eSATA Cardbus PC Card Adapter:300 Mbit/s
    • USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Combo Adapter for 2.5/3.5" SSD/HDD:0.48 Gbit/s

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Comparison of 2 Port eSATA Cardbus PC Card Adapter, USB2SATAIDE
24 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connector(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x SATA Data 7 pin, 1 x IDE 40 pin, 1 x IDE 44, 1 x SATA, 1 x LP4
Host interfaceKnown for oneCardBusUnknown — not stated by the source
Output interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, Link
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersInitio INIC1623JMicron JM20337
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 g
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source149 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 mm
Package weightDiffers140 g410 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
Other features2 differ
Data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s0.48 Gbit/s
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/VistaWindows 8/8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64bit), Server 2008 (32/64), Vista(32/64), Server 2003 (32/64) XP(32/64), 2000, Apple Mavericks (10.9) OSX Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), Linux
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 Mbits/Sec
Ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source

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