Material Quality | Home/office storage requiring durability | Industry: Plastic (PETG) 7/10 clarity (ASTM D1003) Base: Acrylic (PMMA) 9/10 clarity (ASTM D1003) ▲▲ Advanced: Reinforced acrylic with UV protection (ISO 10977) ▲▲▲ | Base: 30% lighter than glass; Advanced: Resists fading from sunlight | Base: Heavier than plastic; Advanced: 20% costlier than Base |
Scale Compatibility | Collecting 1/64 scale models | Industry: ±5% tolerance (ISO 5459) Base/Advanced: 1:64 scale ±2% tolerance (ISO 5459) ▲▲▲ | Precision fit for Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars; No scaling errors | Requires exact 1:64 scale models for optimal fit |
Stackability | Compact storage in tight spaces | Industry: Non-stackable Base: Stackable (up to 3 units) ▲▲ Advanced: Stackable with anti-slip base (ASTM D2047) ▲▲▲ | Base: Saves 50% floor space; Advanced: Prevents toppling | Base: Limited to 3 stacks; Advanced: Requires even surfaces |
Visibility/Clarity | Display cases needing transparency | Industry: Matte finish (60% light transmission) Base: Full transparency (92% light transmission) ▲▲ Advanced: Anti-glare coating (ISO 9050) ▲▲▲ | Base: Clear view of contents; Advanced: Reduces reflections by 40% | Advanced: Slight cost increase for coating |
Durability | Long-term storage of fragile items | Industry: 1-year warranty (ASTM D4302) Base: 2-year warranty ▲▲ Advanced: 3-year warranty + impact resistance (ASTM D256) ▲▲▲ | Base: 2x stronger than PETG; Advanced: Withstands 50kg pressure | Base: Moderate scratch risk; Advanced: Heavier than Base |
Security/Locking | High-value collections needing safety | Industry: No lid Base: Hinged transparent lid ▲▲ Advanced: Lockable lid with tamper-proof seal ▲▲▲ | Base: Dust-proof (IP5X rating); Advanced: Theft-resistant | Base: Limited access control; Advanced: Requires key management |