Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 3 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (4 vs 1). The ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 111 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (171 mm vs 60 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the ICY BOX IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) 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-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) 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-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:1
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantity
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:1
  • LED indicators
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Yes
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Width
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:60 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:120 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm
  • Height
    • IB-DK4072M-CU31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:25 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:87 mm

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Comparison of IB-DK4072M-CU31, SDOCK4U313
64 specifications
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers14
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 TB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Maximum data transfer rate10 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
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), SDUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
WidthDiffers60 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers120 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers164 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 weightDiffers275 g2.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB, 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 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) caseDiffers40 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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