Model family · Datastroyer
Datastroyer 104/ family: 2 variants compared
Datastroyer 104/2 Hard Drive Shredder, Datastroyer 104/3 Hard Drive Shredder are sold as closely related variants. Their spec sheets share most details, so we list them side by side here. Rows highlighted below are where the sourced specifications differ: Throughput, Power.
Specifications by variant
| Spec | Datastroyer 104/2 Hard Drive Shredder | Datastroyer 104/3 Hard Drive Shredder |
|---|---|---|
| Model | 104/2 Hard Drive Shredder | 104/3 Hard Drive Shredder |
| Type | Hard drive shredder | Hard drive shredder |
| Method | Shredding | Shredding |
| Media accepted | Hard drives, SSDs, CDs/DVDs, floppies, USB sticks, cell phones, backup media, cards, magnetic tape up to 3.5" | Hard drives, SSDs, CDs/DVDs, floppies, USB sticks, cell phones, backup media, cards, magnetic tape up to 3.5" |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | T-1 / E-2 / H-3 | T-1 / E-2 / H-3 |
| Throughput | Up to 750 devices per hour | Up to 1,250 hard drives per hour |
| Particle size | 1.5" × random | 1.5" × random |
| Feed opening | 6.5" × 11.5" × 2.4" | 6.5" × 11.5" × 2.4" |
| Noise | 57 dB | 57 dB |
| Motor | 2 HP | 2 HP |
| Power | 120V / dedicated 20 amp | 120V / dedicated 30 amp |
| Dimensions | 43.5" H × 46.8" W × 31.3" D | 43.5" H × 46.8" W × 31.3" D |
| Weight | 1,646 lb | 1,646 lb |
Values are copied from each variant's sourced spec page. “n/a” or “not stated” means the source didn't state it; we don't estimate.
How to choose between them
Start with the highlighted rows. If they don't matter for how you'll use the machine, the variants are interchangeable on paper, and availability can decide. Each variant's own page keeps its sources, supplies and track record.
Where to buy each variant
Datastroyer 104/2 Hard Drive Shredder
Datastroyer 104/3 Hard Drive Shredder
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