Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 vs ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 9identical
  • 33known 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 5 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B on the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black. Material: Plastic on the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, Aluminium, Plastic on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black. LED indicators: Yes on the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, HDD, Power, Progress on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black. Cables included: USB Type-A to USB Type-B on the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black.

  • Material
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:Plastic
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Aluminium, Plastic
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:Yes
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:HDD, Power, Progress
  • Cables included
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:USB Type-A to USB Type-B
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:USB Type-C

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Comparison of AC1504, IB-121CL-C31
47 specifications
Hard driveidentical
Storage media typeHDD, SSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATASerial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supported22
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-BUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersPlasticAluminium, Plastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, Power, Progress
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Softwareidentical
Windows 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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source635 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.17 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-BUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASM1352R + ASM1543
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
Connection to PCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) code8473308084733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source423.5 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source446 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.9 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)

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