Product comparison · 2 interface cards/adapters

StarTech.com 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA vs StarTech.com 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:M.2
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:PCIe
  • Output interface
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:SATA
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:USB Type-C
  • Product colour
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:Green
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:Black
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:0 - 70 °C
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:0 - 50 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:-20 - 80 °C
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:-10 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:20 - 80%
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:5 - 90%
  • Width
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:22 mm
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:121 mm
  • Depth
    • 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card, M.2 PCIe 3.0 to SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Card, ASM1064 Chipset, M.2 NVMe to 4x HDD/SSD for Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA:80 mm
    • 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port, USB PCIe Controller Card, Windows/macOS/Linux:122 mm

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Comparison of 4P-SATA-M2-ADAPTER, PS4C3IA3-USB-C-CARD
42 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Host interfaceDiffersM.2PCIe
Output interfaceDiffersSATAUSB Type-C
Internal SATA ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Port multiplierKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion card form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-height / Low-profile
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SATA power connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 15-pin
Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreenBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one68555579 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersASMedia ASM1064ASMEDIA - ASM3142, VIA LABS - VL822
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 80 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 90%
System requirements1 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 SonomaMac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers22 mm121 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers11 mm22 mm
WeightDiffers8 g60 g
Packaging data4 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers142 mm216 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm152 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm36 mm
Package weightDiffers142 g156 g
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers75 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers685 mm451 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers345 mm375 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers306 mm324 mm

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