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1.5TB Expansion Portable vs 2TB Backup Plus Mac

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1.5TB Expansion Portable
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1.5TB Expansion Portable
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2TB Backup Plus Mac
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1.5TB Expansion Portable
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      Key differences

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      Side-by-side specifications

      Battery & charging1 difference
      Bus powered
      USB
      No
      Design4 differences
      Weight
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      1080 g
      Depth
      122.3 mm
      158 mm
      Height
      15.5 mm
      44 mm
      Width
      81.1 mm
      124 mm
      General6 differences
      Cables included
      USB
      FireWire, USB
      Capacity
      1.5 TB
      2 TB
      HDD capacity
      1.5 TB
      2 TB
      HDD size
      2.5"
      3.5"
      Manufacturer Sku
      STBX1500202
      STCB2000800
      Maximum data transfer rate
      5000 Mbit/s
      800 Mbit/s
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