Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 vs Axagon ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 has 5 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Axagon ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The Axagon ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black has 70 mm more width than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (130 mm vs 60 mm). The ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 has 1 mm more depth than the Axagon ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black (60 mm vs 59 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, HDD, SSD on the Axagon ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black. Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 2.5,3.5" on the Axagon ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black.

  • Storage media type
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:SSD
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:M.2
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:2.5,3.5"
  • Material
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:Plastic
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:Aluminium, Plastic
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:10 Gbit/s
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:5 Gbit/s
  • Width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:60 mm
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:130 mm
  • Depth
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:60 mm
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:59 mm
  • Height
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:15 mm
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:65 mm
  • Package width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:83 mm
    • ADSA-SN storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black:190 mm

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Comparison of AC1501, ADSA-SN
45 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supported11
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersPlasticAluminium, Plastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TRIM supportYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
UASP supportYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm130 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm59 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm65 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers83 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers34 mm140 mm
Package heightDiffers160 mm60 mm
Package weightDiffers73 g440 g
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A to USB Type-B
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU
Other featuresidentical
Backup buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, CE
Connection to PCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina

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