Difference Between SATA(Serial ATA) and eSATA (external Serial ATA)

Both SATA and eSATA are connectors which are used for connecting storage devices. SATA is used to connect internal storage devices, while eSATA is used to connect external devices.

Difference between SATA and eSATA

SATAeSATA
1SATA stand for Serial Advanced Technology AttachmenteSATA stands for external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
2SATA is a connector which is used to connect internal storage deviceseSATA is a connector which is used to connect external storage devices
3SATA has a cable length of 1 m or 3.3fteSATA has a cable length of 2 m or 6.6ft
4SATA is commonly used for data storageeSATA is commonly used for audio processing and video processing
5SATA has several versions such as SATA I, SATA II, SATA III and SATAe (SATA express) and they support speed in the range of 1.5 Gbits/s, 3 Gbits/s, 6 Gbits/s and 16 Gbits/s respectivelyeSATA does not have several versions
6SATA cables is less thick than eSATA’s cableeSATA cables is thicker than SATA’s cable to prevent interference as the length is increased from 1 m to 2 m