Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and vs TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

16specifications compared
13differ
3identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and has 1 more storage drives supported than the TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and has 28.4 mm more width than the TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (88.4 mm vs 60 mm). The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and has 300.6 mm more depth than the TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (360.6 mm vs 60 mm). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and, SSD on the TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Storage drive interface: M.2, Serial ATA III on the StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and, PCI Express on the TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

Storage media type
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:HDD, SSD
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD
Storage drive interface
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:M.2, Serial ATA III
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:PCI Express
Storage drive sizes supported
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:2.5,3.5"
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
Number of storage drives supported
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:2
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:1
Width
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:88.4 mm
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:60 mm
Depth
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:360.6 mm
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:60 mm
Height
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:14.1 mm
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm
Weight
- USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:50 g
- TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:38 g

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Comparison of USB31CSAT3M2E, TQDS-100B
42 specifications	A StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and Model USB31CSAT3M2E View product	B TooQ TQDS-100B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black Model TQDS-100B View product
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffers	HDD, SSD	SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	M.2, Serial ATA III	PCI Express
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers	2.5,3.5"	M.2
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers	2	1
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s	10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UASP support	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Coolingidentical
Number of fansKnown for one	0 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type H	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88.4 mm	60 mm
DepthDiffers	360.6 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	14.1 mm	15 mm
WeightDiffers	50 g	38 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	190 mm	135 mm
Package depthDiffers	123 mm	180 mm
Package heightDiffers	54 mm	20 mm
Package weightDiffers	330 g	43 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Included power plug typesKnown for one	ANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interface adapters includedKnown for one	USB Type-A male - USB Type-C female	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for one	JMS581DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	290 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	20 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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