Compare CRU-DataPort RTX111-3Q 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU) 1-Bay enclosure; DP10 Standard; eSATA,Firewire800,USB3, Latch AND StarTech USB3 Pocket Case SAT2510BU32 For 2.5" SATA HD (9.5mm)

General Performance

The 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU) unlike the SAT2510BU32 is made by CRU-DataPort. There always other brands out there like CRU-DataPort which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it.

About Connections

One USB3 port on this CRU-DataPort is offering you up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds of external devices. It is fast enough to get your files through fairly quickly with this speed and make backing up with an external drive or Apple Time Machine a quick and easy process. There is one eSATA port on 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU) giving you up to 6Gb/s transfer speeds.

About Usage

As there are no LAN ports, you probably know this is DAS (directly attached storage) box. Sometimes more than anything we need speed! If you have chosen right drives for your 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU) box, you can expect the best performance whilst you are editing your videos or working with graphics. Only disadvantage with DAS boxes, is data sharing capabilities, compared with NAS functionality.

Price And Warranty

This box comes with 3 year warranty for your peace of mind and long term hardware security. This is the most expensive box with the price tag £296.90.

General Performance

The SAT2510BU32 unlike the 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU) is made by StarTech. There always other brands out there like StarTech which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it.

About Connections

One USB3 port on this StarTech is offering you up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds of external devices. It is fast enough to get your files through fairly quickly with this speed and make backing up with an external drive or Apple Time Machine a quick and easy process.

About Usage

As there are no LAN ports, you probably know this is DAS (directly attached storage) box. Sometimes more than anything we need speed! If you have chosen right drives for your SAT2510BU32 box, you can expect the best performance whilst you are editing your videos or working with graphics. Only disadvantage with DAS boxes, is data sharing capabilities, compared with NAS functionality.

Price And Warranty

This box comes with 2 year warranty for your peace of mind and long term hardware security. Despite 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU) has better warranty, it is still good to know that you have your two years of no worries manufacturer cover. This StarTech is £279.10 cheaper than the most expensive unit 35120-3130-0001 (US) / 35121-3130-0001 (UK) / 35122-3130-0001 (EU).