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StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and vs TooQ TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and has 7 V more output voltage than the TooQ TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (12 V vs 5 V). The TooQ TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 1 A more output current than the StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and (3 A vs 2 A). The StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and has 11.4 mm more width than the TooQ TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (88.4 mm vs 77 mm). Storage media type: HDD, SSD on the StarTech.com USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and, SSD on the TooQ TQDS-201B 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, Serial ATA on the TooQ TQDS-201B 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-201B 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-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:PCI Express, Serial ATA
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:2.5,3.5"
    • TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
  • Output voltage
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:12 V
    • TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:5 V
  • Output current
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:2 A
    • TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:3 A
  • Width
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:88.4 mm
    • TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:77 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:360.6 mm
    • TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:77 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and:14.1 mm
    • TQDS-201B storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm

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Comparison of USB31CSAT3M2E, TQDS-201B
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USB-C/USB-A to M.2 NVMe and

Model USB31CSAT3M2E

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Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDD, SSDSSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2, Serial ATA IIIPCI Express, Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"M.2
Number of storage drives supported22
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Coolingidentical
Number of fansKnown for one0 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageDiffers12 V5 V
Output currentDiffers2 A3 A
Power plug typeKnown for oneType HUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers88.4 mm77 mm
DepthDiffers360.6 mm77 mm
HeightDiffers14.1 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers50 g377 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm155 mm
Package depthDiffers123 mm125 mm
Package heightDiffers54 mm75 mm
Package weightDiffers330 g408 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneANZ, EU, JP, NA, UKUnknown — not stated by the source
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A male - USB Type-C femaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneJMS581DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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