Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External vs TooQ TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 7identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The TooQ TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 14 TB more maximum storage capacity than the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External (24 TB vs 10 TB). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 3.5 A more output current than the TooQ TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (6.5 A vs 3 A). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 51 mm more width than the TooQ TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (171 mm vs 120 mm). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External, SSD, HDD on the TooQ TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External, 2.5,3.5,M.2 on the TooQ TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:HDD, SSD
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD, HDD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:2.5,3.5,M.2
  • Maximum storage capacity
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:10 TB
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:24 TB
  • LED indicators
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Yes
  • Output current
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:6.5 A
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:3 A
  • Width
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:120 mm
  • Depth
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:75 mm
  • Height
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:87 mm
    • TQDS-502B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:46 mm

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Comparison of SDOCK4U313, TQDS-502B
53 specifications
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDD, SSDSSD, HDD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIPCI Express, Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5,M.2
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityDiffers10 TB24 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
MaterialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of connectivity cyclesKnown for one10000Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, PowerYes
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one2 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan diameterKnown for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneSleeve bearingUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one78 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers6.5 A3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers171 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers291 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers87 mm46 mm
WeightDiffers1 kg380 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers170 mm175 mm
Package depthDiffers340 mm135 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm55 mm
Package weightDiffers2.4 kg410 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB, USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C, USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Included power plug typesKnown for oneANZ, EU, JP, NA, UKUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one19.04 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneVIA Labs - VL820, VIA Labs - VL715Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one30000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733080Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one354 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one470 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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