If you want to know the difference between ACASIS Thunderbolt SSD enclosure TBU401 and TBU405, you can find the answer you want here! At the same time, you can get more product information about the ACASIS Thunderbolt SSD enclosure. If you want to see the answer directly, please slide to the bottom.
Which ACASIS Thunderbolt SSD enclosure is best for you?
1.TB34/TB34M1
This is a silver Thunderbolt 3 SSD enclosure with a weight of about 106.5g and a size of about 100*50*14mm. It is equipped with only one JHL7440 chip, with an theoretical transmission bandwidth of 40Gbps, and supports Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB 4 interfaces. TB34M1 is an upgraded version of TB34, the difference is that it is installed without tools, while TB34 needs to be fixed with screws.
2.TBU405AIR
This is a dark gray aluminum alloy Thunderbolt Type-C hard drive box that weighs about 97 g and measures about 101*14*51mm. Like TB34, it only carries one JHL7440 chip. The theoretical transmission bandwidth is 40Gbps and only supports Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB 4 interface protocols. Its shell is similar to the TBU405, with many stripes to speed up heat dissipation. At the same time, this product is also tool-free to install and use.
3.TBU401
This Thunderbolt SSD enclosure is similar to TB34 in appearance, both are silver, and the size is almost the same, but it is heavier in weight, about 125g. The most important difference between it and TB34 is that TBU401 is equipped with two chips JHL7440 and RTL9210B, which makes it not only support Thunderbolt 4/3, but also USB 4.0/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0. So if you need a Thunderbolt SSD enclosure that can support most interfaces, then TBU401 is your solution!
4.TBU405/TBU405M1
TBU405 is the same as the aforementioned Thunderbolt SSD casing, compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4.0/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0 interfaces, supports NVMe protocol, 22*80 length, and M.2 interface SSD with a maximum capacity of 8TB. It is different from TBU401, its color is dark gray or light gray, and its aluminum alloy shell has more stripes, which will help it dissipate heat better. In addition, it is lighter than the above Thunderbolt NVMe M.2 SSD housing, probably only about 97g, it also needs screws to fix it. So this is the lightest Thunderbolt 40Gbps NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure. If you need something portable and compact, this is the one for you!
The main difference between TBU405M1 and TBU405 is that TBU405M1 can be installed without the need for any tools, while TBU405 requires tools for installation.
5.TBU405ProM1
This is the latest Thunderbolt SSD enclosure from ACASIS. It is an upgraded version of TBU405. It is installed without tools. Simultaneously, its most important feature is that it has a built-in cooling fan. There is an air outlet on the top of the product, and there are cooling holes on the sides to speed up heat dissipation. Its size is larger than TBU405, about 118*57*18mm, and its weight is also the heaviest among several Thunderbolt SSD enclosures, about 163.2g. Although its shape is slightly larger than other SSD enclosures, it has strong cooling performance. If you want a Thunderbolt SSD enclosure with a built-in cooling fan, this is your best choice!
Comparison of parameters of ACASIS Thunderbolt SSD enclosure:
TBU405AIR | |||||
Supported Bandwidth
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40Gbps
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40Gbps |
40Gbps
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40Gbps
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40Gbps
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Compatible Protocol
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Thunderbolt 4/3
USB4.0
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Thunderbolt 4/3
USB4.0
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Thunderbolt 4/3
USB4.0/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0
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Thunderbolt 4/3
USB4.0/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0
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Thunderbolt 4/3
USB4.0/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0
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Chip
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JHL7440
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JHL7440 |
JHL7440/RTL9210B
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JHL7440/RTL9210B
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JHL7440/RTL9210B
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Supported Hard Disk Protocols
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NVMe
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NVMe |
NVMe
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NVMe
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NVMe
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Supported SSD Size
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M Key & (M+B) Key(2280)
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M Key & (M+B) Key(2280) |
M Key & (M+B) Key(2280)
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M Key & (M+B) Key(2280)
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M Key & (M+B) Key(2280)
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Supported SSD Capacity
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8TB
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8TB |
8TB
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8TB
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8TB
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Heat Dissipation
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Natural Cooling
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Natural Cooling |
Natural Cooling
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Natural Cooling
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Built-in Cooling Fan
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Material
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Aluminum Alloy Shell
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Aluminum Alloy Shell |
Aluminum Alloy Shell
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Aluminum Alloy Shell
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Aluminum Alloy Shell
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Dimension
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100*50*14mm
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101*52*14mm |
101*53*15mm
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101*53*15mm
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118*57*18mm
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Weight
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106.5g
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97g |
125g
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97g
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163.2g
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Installation Method
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Screw Fixed
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Tool-Free |
Tool-Free
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Screw Fixed/Tool-Free
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Tool-Free
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Clolor
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Silver
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Dark Grey |
Silver
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Dark Grey/Light Grey
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Dark Grey
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New Update:
Thunderbolt 40Gbps SSD Case & Dock:
1x USB 4.0 40Gbps(Uplink)1x M.2 NVMe SSD
2x DP1.4(Single 8K or Dual 4K60 Display)
2x USB-A 3.1 10Gbps
1x USB-C 3.1 10Gbps
1x DC(5V/3A)
Thunderbolt 40Gbps SSD Case & Dock:
1x USB 4.0 40Gbps(Uplink)1x M.2 NVMe SSD
2x HDMI 2.0 (4K60 Display)
2x USB-A 3.1 10Gbps
1x USB-C 3.1 10Gbps
1x PD100W
2 Bay Thunderbolt 40Gbps M.2 NVMe Enclosure & Dock:
1x USB 4.0 40Gbps(Uplink)
1x USB 4.0 40Gbps
2x M.2 NVMe SSD
1x HDMI 2.0 (4K60 Display)
1x USB-A 3.1 10Gbps
1x PD100W
1 thought on “TBU401 vs TBU405: What’s the Difference?(Keep Updated)”
Bruce
Purchased TBU 401 Pro and a Crucial P3 Plus 4TB PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD. Using with a Dell Alienware 17R5 with a Thunderbolt 3 port. It is working, but the write speeds are only around 450MB/s (read speeds are OK at 2200MB/s). Any suggestions?