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ICY BOX IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black vs ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 11differ
  • 9identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black has 1 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (2 vs 1). 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-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The ICY BOX IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black has 25 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (85 mm vs 60 mm). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B on the ICY BOX IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Cables included: USB on the ICY BOX IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black, USB Type-C to USB Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:2
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:1
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • Width
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:85 mm
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:60 mm
  • Height
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:15 mm
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:25 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:112 g
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:164 g
  • Package weight
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:212 g
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:275 g
  • Cables included
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:USB
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:USB Type-C to USB Type-C
  • Harmonized System (HS) code
    • IB-2812CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:84733080
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:84718000

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Comparison of IB-2812CL-U3, IB-DK4072M-CU31
43 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers21
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-BUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features1 differ
MaterialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown 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 sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers85 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm25 mm
WeightDiffers112 g164 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers212 g275 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8473308084718000
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one445 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one13.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers60 pc(s)40 pc(s)

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