External HDD Usb3 VS Sata III

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  1. Mostwest

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    Hi guys i'm looking for an external HDD for storage all my films and movies mainly MKV 264/265 plus some BD iso (1:1)
    I need that hdd to be connected to an android smart box wich features both sata3 and usb3 support.

    Let's say i'm using the exact same HDD (WD Caviar Green 4 TB), wich connection will be faster USB3 or Sata III?? Thanks

    UPDATE: I just notice that is also possible to put the sata hdd directly into the smart box and use it as storage.
     
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  3. MrLyannMusic

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    Sata III = 6Gigabit = 768MB/sec
    USB 3.0 = 5Gigabit = 640MB/sec

    The problem is that it doesn't matter as your hard drive will not pass the speed of 200MB/sec anyway, even SSD, they have max of 500MB/sec (not talking about the high-end SSD drives)

    let me explain this in details,

    * Hard drives have a limited speed, the fastest Hard drives I've personally seen they don't pass the 200MB/sec usually from 140to180MB/sec.

    a SATA III Port can handle up to 6Gb, an USB 3.0 Port will handle up to 5Gb, both are more than enough to handle a normal HDD speed.

    so either way Both SATA 3 & USB 3.0 will do the job, so pick whatever option it suites your needs best.
     
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    Probably sata3, although on paper there isn't much difference but in reality can be quite much, depend on how fast is usb 3 controller chip and how fast is storage drive. The most safe bet is go with sata 3 if you have that possibility, although there should be no difference in your case as MrLyannMusic describe.
     
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    Great explanation, let me ask you one more question.

    i'm looking to this box here:



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    Do you think that there will be difference between putting the sata drive into the smart box or connect it externaly with sata/power cable? Or no noticable difference since the HDD will speed only up to 170-170 R-W??

    Thanks

     
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  6. MrLyannMusic

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    0 differences as long as the Smart box can handle it properly... probably should contact them before getting the thing...
     
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