Product comparison · 2 modems

StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based vs Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters

13specifications compared
12differ
1identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters has 7,944 Kbit/s more modem speed than the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based (8000 Kbit/s vs 56 Kbit/s). The StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based has 183 mm more depth than the Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters (228 mm vs 45 mm). The Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters has 6 mm more height than the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based (26 mm vs 20 mm). Interface: USB 2.0 on the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based, USB on the Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters. Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS on the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based, CE, WHQL, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15 on the Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters.

Modem speed
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:56 Kbit/s
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:8000 Kbit/s
Interface
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:USB 2.0
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:USB
Operating temperature (T-T)
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:0 - 40 °C
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:10 - 90%
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:20 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:-40 - 70 °C
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:-30 - 60 °C
Depth
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:228 mm
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:45 mm
Height
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:20 mm
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:26 mm
Weight
- External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:40 g
- ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters:75 g

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Comparison of USB562KEMH, ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters
34 specifications	A StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based Model USB562KEMH View product	B Zyxel ADSL USB Modem + 2 Filters View product
Modem2 differ
Modem speedDiffers	56 Kbit/s	8000 Kbit/s
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	USB
ChipsetKnown for one	CX93010/LB-LINK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DSL
Performanceidentical
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	56, 36.6, 14.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Upstream data rateKnown for one	0.0366 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data compressionKnown for one	V.44, V.42bis, MNP 5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	12 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum fax transfer rateKnown for one	14.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PPPoE, PPPoA
Supported protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT), ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite), ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
Digital signal protocolKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ADSL Lite, ADSL
Featuresidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x ADSL RJ-11; 1 x USB 4 PIN USB Type A
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	- Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000 - Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003 - Mac OS 10.7 +	Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Apple MacOS 9/MacOS X
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 MB
Minimum processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pentium II 233 MHz/ Mac G3
Certificates2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, RoHS	CE, WHQL, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	-30 - 60 °C
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers	228 mm	45 mm
HeightDiffers	20 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	40 g	75 g
WidthDiffers	35 mm	110 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Phone (RJ-11)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	145 x 170 x 30 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	106 g	Unknown — not stated by the source

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