Material | Frequent travel, rugged environments | Industry: Plastic (1000 PSI impact resistance, ASTM D3763) Base: Aluminum 6061-T6 (150 MPa tensile strength, ASTM B221) Advanced: Anodized Aluminum (2000 HV hardness, ASTM B137) ▲ | Lighter, stronger than plastic; corrosion-resistant. Advanced: Enhanced scratch/wear resistance. | Base: Heavier than plastic. Advanced: Higher cost. |
Water Resistance | Outdoor use, rainy conditions | Industry: IPX2 (splash resistance) Base: IPX4 (water-resistant, ASTM D3763) Advanced: IPX5 (jet water resistance, IEC 60529) ▲ | Base: Protects against spills. Advanced: Withstands high-pressure water jets. | Advanced: Bulky design may reduce portability. |
Security Features | High-security environments (e.g., finance) | Industry: Basic 3-digit combination lock Base: 6-digit lock (ANSI/BHMA A156.13) Advanced: Biometric + 6-digit combo (ISO/IEC 30107) ▲ | Base: More combinations reduce guessing risk. Advanced: Fingerprint authentication adds tamper-proofing. | Advanced: Requires battery/power for biometrics. |
Portability | Long-distance travel, airports | Industry: Basic handle (10kg capacity) Base: Reinforced ergonomic handle (20kg, EN 1315) Advanced: Retractable handle + wheels (30kg, EN 1315) ▲ | Base: Improved grip and durability. Advanced: Reduces strain for heavy loads. | Advanced: Adds bulk and weight. |
Noise Level | Office, quiet environments | Industry: 45 dBA (mechanical hinges, ISO 3095) Base: 38 dBA (silicone-sealed hinges) Advanced: 32 dBA (dual-layer sound dampening) ▲ | Base: Quieter than standard plastic cases. Advanced: Near-silent operation (quieter than a whisper). | Advanced: Complex design may increase maintenance. |
Certifications | Global market compliance | Industry: CE, RoHS Base: CE, RoHS, EPR France Advanced: CE, RoHS, EPR France/Germany, REACH ▲ | Base: Meets EU packaging regulations. Advanced: Access to German/French markets and chemical safety compliance. | Advanced: Higher certification costs. |