Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 vs ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black

18specifications compared
10differ
8identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black has 1 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 has 80 mm more package width than the ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black (205 mm vs 125 mm). The ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 has 15 mm more package depth than the ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black (75 mm vs 60 mm). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, HDD on the ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A on the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black.

Storage media type
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:HDD, SSD
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:HDD
Product colour
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:Black
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:Anthracite, Black
Maximum data transfer rate
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:5 Gbit/s
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:6 Gbit/s
Package width
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:205 mm
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:125 mm
Package depth
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:75 mm
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:60 mm
Package height
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:167 mm
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:230 mm
Package weight
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:571 g
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:600 g
Cables included
- 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:USB Type-A to USB Type-B
- IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black:USB Type-C to USB Type-C

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Comparison of AC1500, IB-1121-C31
44 specifications	A ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 Model AC1500 View product	B ICY BOX IB-1121-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Anthracite, Black Model IB-1121-C31 View product
Hard drive1 differ
Storage media typeDiffers	HDD, SSD	HDD
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Anthracite, Black
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	5 Gbit/s	6 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Activity, Power
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	205 mm	125 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	60 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	571 g	600 g
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-A to USB Type-B	USB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ASM235CM
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers	84733080	84718000
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	506 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	355 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 pc(s)

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