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ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black vs ICY BOX IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black

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  • 12differ
  • 13identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 1 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (2 vs 1). The ICY BOX IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 85 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (140 mm vs 55 mm). The ICY BOX IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black has 52 mm more depth than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (165 mm vs 113 mm). Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, 2.5,3.5,M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black.

  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2.5,3.5,M.2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:1
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2
  • LED indicators
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Yes
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Progress, Access, Power
  • Width
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:55 mm
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:140 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:113 mm
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:165 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:45 g
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:155 g
  • Package weight
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:167 g
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:482 g
  • Cables included
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:USB Type-C
    • IB-2915MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:USB

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Comparison of IB-180MS-C31, IB-2915MSCL-C31
40 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeHDD, SSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5,M.2
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers12
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 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 jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Maximum data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesProgress, Access, Power
On/off switchYesYes
UASP supportYesYes
Poweridentical
Output voltage12 V12 V
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers113 mm165 mm
Height15 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers45 g155 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package weightDiffers167 g482 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB
ManualYesYes
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A male - USB Type-C female
Logistics data2 differ
Country of originDiffersTaiwanChina
Harmonized System (HS) code8471800084718000
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source390 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.34 kg
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers40 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneJMS581DLUnknown — not stated by the source

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