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ICY BOX IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black vs ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 1 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (4 vs 3). The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 30 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ICY BOX IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (40 Gbit/s vs 10 Gbit/s). The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 5 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (145 mm vs 140 mm). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black. Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5,M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black, M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:HDD, SSD
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2.5,3.5,M.2
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:M.2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:3
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:4
  • Material
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Plastic
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:Aluminium
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:40 Gbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Access, Power
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:Yes
  • Width
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:140 mm
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:145 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-2913MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:164 mm
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:145 mm

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Comparison of IB-2913MCL-C31, IB-4013MCL-C4
40 specifications
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDD, SSDSSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIPCI Express
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5,M.2M.2
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers34
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 4 Type-C
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 colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersPlasticAluminium
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersAccess, PowerYes
On/off switchYesYes
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm145 mm
DepthDiffers164 mm145 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm30 mm
WeightDiffers155 g670 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one147 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one172 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers457 g1.5 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) code8471800084718000
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one385 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one355 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one9.14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)8 pc(s)

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