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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-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 9identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White has 95 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (150 mm vs 55 mm). The ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 33 mm more depth than the ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White (113 mm vs 80 mm). The ICY BOX IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White has 2 mm more height than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (17 mm vs 15 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" 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 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 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-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:2.5"
  • Product colour
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Black
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:White
  • Width
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:55 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:150 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:113 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:80 mm
  • Height
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:17 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:45 g
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:96 g
  • Package weight
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:167 g
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:227 g
  • Country of origin
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Taiwan
    • IB-DK404 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A White:China

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Comparison of IB-180MS-C31, IB-DK404
35 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5"
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
MaterialDiffersPlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers113 mm80 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers45 g96 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers167 g227 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
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneJMS581DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 Mbit/s
Logistics data2 differ
Country of originDiffersTaiwanChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471800084733080
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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