Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ICY BOX IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 27 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (171 mm vs 144 mm). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 191 mm more depth than the ICY BOX IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (291 mm vs 100 mm). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 28 mm more height than the ICY BOX IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black (87 mm vs 59 mm). Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5,M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black, 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External. Material: Aluminium, Plastic on the ICY BOX IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black, Plastic on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External.

  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:2.5,3.5,M.2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Material
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Aluminium, Plastic
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Plastic
  • LED indicators
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:Access, Power
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Width
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:144 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:100 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm
  • Height
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:59 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:87 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:301 g
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:1 kg
  • Package width
    • IB-2914MSCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Black:118 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:170 mm

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Comparison of IB-2914MSCL-C31, SDOCK4U313
57 specifications
Hard drive1 differ
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5,M.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 TB
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
MaterialDiffersAluminium, PlasticPlastic
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TRIM supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of connectivity cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000
LED indicatorsDiffersAccess, PowerActivity, Power
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSleeve bearing
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers100 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers301 g1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers118 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers247 mm340 mm
Package heightDiffers67 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers700 g2.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, USB Type-C
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.04 dB
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA Labs - VL820, VIA Labs - VL715
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30000 h
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471800084733080
Master (outer) case widthDiffers510 mm354 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers350 mm356 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers255 mm470 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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