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ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black vs ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known 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 1 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White (2 vs 1). The ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White has 10 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (150 mm vs 140 mm). The ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 45 mm more depth than the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White (125 mm vs 80 mm). Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5" on the ICY BOX IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black, 2.5" on the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White. Host interface: 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, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A on the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White.

  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2.5,3.5"
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:2.5"
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:1
  • Product colour
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Black
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:White
  • LED indicators
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:HDD, Power, Progress
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:Yes
  • Width
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:140 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:150 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:125 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:80 mm
  • Height
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:70 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:17 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-121CL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:635 g
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:96 g

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Comparison of IB-121CL-C31, IB-DK404
51 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeHDD, SSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"2.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers21
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
MaterialDiffersAluminium, PlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, Power, ProgressYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm80 mm
HeightDiffers70 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers635 g96 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.17 kg227 g
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 x 155 x 45 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneASM1352R + ASM1543Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 Mbit/s
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) code8473308084733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one423.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one446 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one12.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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