Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

Sandberg USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 36known 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 Sandberg USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD (4 vs 1). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 6 TB more maximum storage capacity than the Sandberg USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD (10 TB vs 4 TB). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 144 mm more width than the Sandberg USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD (171 mm vs 27 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the Sandberg USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD, 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 Sandberg USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD, 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External.

  • Storage media type
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:SSD
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:M.2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:1
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:4
  • Maximum storage capacity
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:4 TB
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:10 TB
  • LED indicators
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:Yes
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Width
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:27 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:12 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm
  • Height
    • USB 3.2 Dock for M.2+NVMe SSD:71 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:87 mm

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54 specifications
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers14
Maximum storage capacityDiffers4 TB10 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 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
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 PlayYesYes
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
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
WidthDiffers27 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers12 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers71 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers38 g1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers82 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers23 mm340 mm
Package heightDiffers164 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers67 g2.4 kg
Package typeKnown for oneHanging boxUnknown — not stated by the source
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 features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.04 dB
ChipsetDiffersRTL9210BVIA 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 dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080
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) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMacOSUnknown — not stated by the source

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