Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 vs ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 63 mm more width than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (140 mm vs 77 mm). The ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 48 mm more depth than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (125 mm vs 77 mm). The ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 52 mm more height than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (70 mm vs 18 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, HDD, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black. Storage drive interface: M.2 on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, Serial ATA on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black.

Storage media type
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:SSD
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:HDD, SSD
Storage drive interface
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:M.2
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:M.2
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2.5,3.5"
Material
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:Plastic
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Aluminium, Plastic
LED indicators
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:Yes
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:HDD, Power, Progress
Width
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:77 mm
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:140 mm
Depth
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:77 mm
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:125 mm
Height
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:18 mm
- IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:70 mm

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Comparison of AC1502, IB-121CL-C31
46 specifications	A ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Model AC1502 View product	B ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black Model IB-121CL-C31 View product
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffers	SSD	HDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	M.2	Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers	M.2	2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supported	2	2
Ports & interfacesidentical
Host interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
MaterialDiffers	Plastic	Aluminium, Plastic
Maximum data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s	10 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	HDD, Power, Progress
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Backup functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	77 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	77 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	18 mm	70 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	635 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	185 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	56 mm	200 mm
Package heightDiffers	133 mm	85 mm
Package weightDiffers	332 g	1.17 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	USB Type-C
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ASM1352R + ASM1543
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	423.5 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	268 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	446 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)

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