Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr vs StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 26identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Certification
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:CE, FCC, REACH
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:CE, FCC
  • AC input voltage
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:100 - 240 V
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:100-240 V
  • Input current
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:1.3 A
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:1.5 A
  • Depth
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:148 mm
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:143 mm
  • Weight
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:513 g
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:524 g
  • Package width
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:212 mm
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:188 mm
  • Package depth
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:189 mm
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:123 mm
  • Package height
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Dr:122 mm
    • Dual-Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap:213 mm

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Comparison of SDOCK2U33, SDOCK2U33EB
50 specifications
Hard drive1 differ
Storage media typeHDD, SSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supported22
Maximum storage capacity8 TB8 TB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-BUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Maximum data transfer rate6 Gbit/s6 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of connectivity cyclesKnown for one15000Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsActivity, PowerActivity, Power
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
Input currentDiffers1.3 A1.5 A
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current3 A3 A
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 2000, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows XP HomeWindows 2000, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows XP Home
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width132 mm132 mm
DepthDiffers148 mm143 mm
Height70 mm70 mm
WeightDiffers513 g524 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers212 mm188 mm
Package depthDiffers189 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers122 mm213 mm
Package weightDiffers1 kg1.1 kg
Packaging content2 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSBeSATA, USB
ManualYesYes
Included power plug typesDiffersEU, NA, UKANZ, EU, NA, UK
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVIA/VLI – VL812, ASMedia ASM1053EJMicron - JMS562
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one30000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceeSATA, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8473308084733080
Master (outer) case widthDiffers643 mm686 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers211 mm218 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers477 mm471 mm
Products per master (outer) case10 pc(s)10 pc(s)

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