Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller vs StarTech.com USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station

Key differences

Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller:8 - 80%
- USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station:0 - 90%
Weight
- SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller:407.24 g
- USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station:30 g
Package weight
- SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller:930 g
- USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station:126 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller:93 x 145 x 65 mm
- USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station:25 x 82 x 36 mm

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Comparison of SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller, USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station
20 specifications	A StarTech.com SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller View product	B StarTech.com USB -> SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	8 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	407.24 g	30 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	930 g	126 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	172 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2, Linux 2.6.31 +	Windows ME/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit), 7(32/64bit), Linux, Max OS 9.2
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	93 x 145 x 65 mm	25 x 82 x 36 mm
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	5000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC 110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1x USB 3.0, Type B, Female 1x SATA, 22-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source

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