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1 TB USB 2.0 vs 1TB USB 3.0

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1 TB USB 2.0
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1 TB USB 2.0
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1TB USB 3.0
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Choose the 1TB USB 3.0 if
  • Lighter in the hand (170 vs 1,000 g)
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Key differences

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Why pick the1TB USB 3.01 win
−830 gLighter in the hand170 vs 1,000 g
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Side-by-side specifications

Design4 differences
Weight
1000 g
170 g
Depth
175 mm
15.5 mm
Height
172 mm
122.3 mm
Width
33.7 mm
81.1 mm
Connectivity2 differences
USB connector
USB
Micro-USB B
Usb Version
2.0
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
General1 difference
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
HDD capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Manufacturer Sku
ST310005FDA1E1-RK
STBX1000201
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