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-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 5 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 has 296 g more package weight than the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (571 g vs 275 g). The ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 has 15,080 more harmonized System (HS) code than the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (84733080 vs 84718000). Only the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has USB Power Delivery (USB PD). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:HDD, SSD
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:2.5,3.5"
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
  • USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:No
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Yes
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • Package weight
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:571 g
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:275 g
  • Cables included
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:USB Type-A to USB Type-B
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:USB Type-C to USB Type-C
  • Harmonized System (HS) code
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:84733080
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:84718000

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Comparison of AC1500, IB-DK4072M-CU31
40 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDD, SSDSSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"M.2
Number of storage drives supported11
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)DiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MaterialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source164 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers571 g275 g
Package widthKnown for one205 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one167 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-BUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8473308084718000
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)

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