Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ICY BOX IB-2501U3 Black vs ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 5 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ICY BOX IB-2501U3 Black (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 1 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-2501U3 Black (60 mm vs 59 mm). The ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 26 mm more depth than the ICY BOX IB-2501U3 Black (120 mm vs 94 mm). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-2501U3 Black, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Storage drive interface: Serial ATA III on the ICY BOX IB-2501U3 Black, Serial ATA on the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • IB-2501U3 Black:HDD, SSD
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD
  • Storage drive interface
    • IB-2501U3 Black:Serial ATA III
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Serial ATA
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-2501U3 Black:2.5"
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • IB-2501U3 Black:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • IB-2501U3 Black:HDD, Power, SSD
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Yes
  • Width
    • IB-2501U3 Black:59 mm
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:60 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-2501U3 Black:94 mm
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:120 mm
  • Height
    • IB-2501U3 Black:41 mm
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:25 mm

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Comparison of IB-2501U3, IB-DK4072M-CU31
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IB-2501U3 Black

Model IB-2501U3

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Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDD, SSDSSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5"M.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
Host interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, Power, SSDYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MaterialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers59 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers41 mm25 mm
WeightDiffers108 g164 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers201 g275 g
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one46 x 103 x 204 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8473308084718000
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneJMS578Unknown — not stated by the source

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