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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 drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA III
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
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
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
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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