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ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 vs StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 5identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and has 1 more storage drives supported than the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and 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 15 mm more package width than the StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and (205 mm vs 190 mm). 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 StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and. Material: Plastic on the ACT 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) on the StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:1
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:2
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:5 Gbit/s
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:10 Gbit/s
  • Package width
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:205 mm
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:190 mm
  • Package depth
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:75 mm
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:123 mm
  • Package height
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:167 mm
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:54 mm
  • Package weight
    • 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:571 g
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:330 g

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Comparison of AC1500, USB31CSAT3M2E
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USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and

Model USB31CSAT3M2E

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Hard drive2 differ
Storage media typeHDD, SSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers12
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersPlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TRIM supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UASP supportYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 fan(s)
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType H
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88.4 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.1 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers205 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers75 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers167 mm54 mm
Package weightDiffers571 g330 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A male - USB Type-C female
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJMS581DC
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733080Unknown — not stated by the source

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