Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 vs StarTech.com Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio has 33 mm more width than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (93 mm vs 60 mm). The StarTech.com Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio has 85 mm more depth than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (145 mm vs 60 mm). The StarTech.com Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio has 48 mm more height than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (63 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 StarTech.com Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio. 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 StarTech.com Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio.

  • Storage media type
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:SSD
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:M.2
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:2.5,3.5"
  • LED indicators
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:Yes
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:Activity, Power
  • Width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:60 mm
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:93 mm
  • Depth
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:60 mm
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:145 mm
  • Height
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:15 mm
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:63 mm
  • Package width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:83 mm
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:98 mm
  • Package depth
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe SSD docking station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:34 mm
    • Single Bay USB 3.1 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD Docking Statio:162 mm

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Comparison of AC1501, SDOCKU313E
48 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"
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-B
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Power
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH
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
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110-240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 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 M
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm93 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm145 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm63 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers83 mm98 mm
Package depthDiffers34 mm162 mm
Package heightDiffers160 mm172 mm
Package weightDiffers73 g862 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, eSATA
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, NA, UK
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASMedia - ASM1351
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source488 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)

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