Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 30 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External (40 Gbit/s vs 10 Gbit/s). The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 3 A more input current than the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External (5 A vs 2 A). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 26 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black (171 mm vs 145 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black, HDD, SSD on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External. Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black, 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External.

  • Storage media type
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:SSD
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:M.2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Material
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:Aluminium
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Plastic
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:40 Gbit/s
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:10 Gbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:Yes
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Input current
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:5 A
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2 A
  • Width
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:145 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:145 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm

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Comparison of IB-4013MCL-C4, SDOCK4U313
56 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supported44
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 4 Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown 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 indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Power
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media duplication featureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
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 currentDiffers5 A2 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 A
Input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers145 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers145 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers670 g1 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg2.4 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
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 data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471800084733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source354 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers8 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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