Product comparison · 2 media duplicators

iStorage Clone 4 vs StarTech.com M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA

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  • 10differ
  • 4identical
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Key differences

The iStorage Clone 4 has 3 copies more simultaneous copies than the StarTech.com M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA (4 copies vs 1 copies). The StarTech.com M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA has 15 GB/min more transfer rate than the iStorage Clone 4 (27 GB/min vs 12 GB/min). The iStorage Clone 4 has 0.5 A more input current than the StarTech.com M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA (2 A vs 1.5 A). Interface: PCI Express on the iStorage Clone 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) on the StarTech.com M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA. Duplicator operating modes: Compare, Copy, Erase, Verify on the iStorage Clone 4, Copy on the StarTech.com M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA.

  • Number of simultaneous copies
    • Clone 4:4 copies
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:1 copies
  • Interface
    • Clone 4:PCI Express
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
  • Duplicator operating modes
    • Clone 4:Compare, Copy, Erase, Verify
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:Copy
  • Transfer rate
    • Clone 4:12 GB/min
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:27 GB/min
  • Input current
    • Clone 4:2 A
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:1.5 A
  • Output current
    • Clone 4:5 A
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:3 A
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Clone 4:254 x 190.5 x 50.8 mm
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:100 x 140 x 55 mm
  • Weight
    • Clone 4:1.13 kg
    • M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Duplicator, Dual Bay Standalone SSD Cloner/Drive Dock, Bidirectional NVMe to SATA / SATA to NVMe, Up to 27GBpm, TAA:292 g

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Comparison of Clone 4, N2-M2-SSD-DUPLICATOR
51 specifications
Features4 differ
Number of simultaneous copiesDiffers4 copies1 copies
InterfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Duplicator operating modesDiffersCompare, Copy, Erase, VerifyCopy
Transfer rateDiffers12 GB/min27 GB/min
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJMS581D
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 fan(s)
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
BacklightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlueUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 3.1
SSD supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported HDD interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Input currentDiffers2 A1.5 A
Output currentDiffers5 A3 A
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK
Power supplyKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs254 x 190.5 x 50.8 mm100 x 140 x 55 mm
WeightDiffers1.13 kg292 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source249 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source118 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 90%10 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 50 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source510 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one5060220255388Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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