one has McIntosh written on the side, which is maximum cool factor, the other does not have a logo, other than that they are the same, I have used both, it is the BEST way to ship your gear if you need to, they are both worth the price. I haven't bought any for a while, so I can't remember what they cost. But I assure you, other than the decision on buying Mac gear in the first place, buying a proper shipping container for your gear iwill be the second best audio related decision you can make. I have shipped around 10 pieces to terry in the Mac boxes NEVER had any broken gear. Audio classics are great people, and McIntosh speaks for it'self. you can't go wrong either way.