Product comparison · 2 interface hubs

i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery vs StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2)

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery has 4 more ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2) (8 vs 4). The i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2) (3 vs 2). The i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2) (3 vs 1). Product colour: Silver on the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery, Black on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2).

  • Ports quantity
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:8
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:3
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:3
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):1
  • Product colour
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:Silver
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):Black
  • Cable length
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:0.25 m
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):1 m
  • Width
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:161 mm
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):52 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:30 mm
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):101 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:21 mm
    • 4-Port USB-C and USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Self-Powered, 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Host Cable, 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A (1x BC 1.2):16.5 mm

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52 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Ports quantityDiffers84
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A + Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Hub interfacesDiffersRJ-45, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers31
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable jacket materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Cable lengthDiffers0.25 m1 m
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one85 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers161 mm52 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm101 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm16.5 mm
WeightDiffers86 g55.9 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source202 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source112 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source237 g
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C female - USB Type-A male
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK, EU
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source117452 h
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA - VL817S
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, ChromeOS, iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source

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