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ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 vs ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White has 90 mm more width than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (150 mm vs 60 mm). The ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White has 20 mm more depth than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (80 mm vs 60 mm). The ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White has 2 mm more height than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (17 mm vs 15 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, HDD, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White. Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 2.5" on the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White.

  • Storage media type
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:SSD
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:M.2
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:2.5"
  • Product colour
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:Black
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:White
  • Width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:60 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:150 mm
  • Depth
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:60 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:80 mm
  • Height
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:15 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:17 mm
  • Package weight
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:73 g
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:227 g

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Comparison of AC1501, IB-DK404
35 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"
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
MaterialDiffersPlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown 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 compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm80 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm17 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 x 155 x 45 mm
Package weightDiffers73 g227 g
Package widthKnown for one83 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 Mbit/s
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080

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