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-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 6differ
  • 3identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) 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). The ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1 has 15,080 more harmonized System (HS) code than the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (84733080 vs 84718000). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5" on the ACT 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1, M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. 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 1) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:HDD, SSD
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:2.5,3.5"
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • Harmonized System (HS) code
    • 2.5" and 3.5" SATA dual HDD/SSD docking station, USB 3.2 Gen1:84733080
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:84718000

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Comparison of AC1504, IB-1612MCL-C31
34 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDD, SSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"M.2
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-BUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
MaterialDiffersPlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8473308084718000
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Connection to PCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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