Product comparison · 2 interface hubs

ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C) vs StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub

16specifications compared
13differ
3identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C) has 3 more ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub (8 vs 5). The StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C) (4 vs 3). The ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C) has 2.5 mm more width than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub (56.5 mm vs 54 mm). Product colour: Black on the ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C), Grey on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C), 0 - 70 °C on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub.

Ports quantity
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):8
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):3
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:4
Product colour
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):Black
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:Grey
Width
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):56.5 mm
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:54 mm
Depth
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):145 mm
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:420 mm
Height
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):15.2 mm
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:16 mm
Weight
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):70 g
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:82 g
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C):0 - 40 °C
- 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:0 - 70 °C

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Comparison of US5324-AT, 5G4AC-USB-A-HUB
43 specifications	A ATEN 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Sharing Switch (Host Type: A+C) Model US5324-AT View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub Model 5G4AC-USB-A-HUB View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ports quantityDiffers	8	5
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A + Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Hub interfacesDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Overcurrent protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 m
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
UASP supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	56.5 mm	54 mm
DepthDiffers	145 mm	420 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	16 mm
WeightDiffers	70 g	82 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145 g
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	302079 h
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	331 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	473 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	440 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	20 pc(s)	80 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RoHS
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VIA - VL817
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-C to USB Type-C, USB Type-A to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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