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ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 2 more storage drives supported than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 94 mm more width than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (171 mm vs 77 mm). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 214 mm more depth than the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (291 mm vs 77 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 StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External. Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the ACT M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External.

  • Storage media type
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:SSD
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:M.2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:4
  • LED indicators
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:Yes
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:77 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:77 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm
  • Height
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:18 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:87 mm
  • Package width
    • M.2 NVMe/PCIe dual SSD docking clone station, USB-C 3.2 Gen2:185 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:170 mm

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53 specifications
Hard drive4 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 supportedDiffers24
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 TB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantity11
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Maximum data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown 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
Number of connectivity cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Power
UASP supportYesYes
Backup functionKnown 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 sourceYes
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSleeve bearing
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 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 source6.5 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers77 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers77 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm87 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers185 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers56 mm340 mm
Package heightDiffers133 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers332 g2.4 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB, USB Type-C
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, JP, 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
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.04 dB
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA Labs - VL820, VIA Labs - VL715
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30000 h
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source354 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)

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