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 Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub

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Key differences

The i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery has 3 more ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C 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-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C 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 i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub has 0.05 m more cable length than the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery (0.3 m vs 0.25 m). Product colour: Silver on the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery, Grey on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub. Other operating systems supported: Android, ChromeOS, iPadOS on the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery, ChromeOS on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub.

  • Ports quantity
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:8
    • 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C 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
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:3
    • 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:4
  • Product colour
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:Silver
    • 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:Grey
  • 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 Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:0.3 m
  • Other operating systems supported
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:Android, ChromeOS, iPadOS
    • 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:ChromeOS
  • Width
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:161 mm
    • 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:54 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 Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:420 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 Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB C to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub:16 mm

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45 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ports quantityDiffers85
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A + Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Hub interfacesKnown for oneRJ-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-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 colourDiffersSilverGrey
Overcurrent protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lengthDiffers0.25 m0.3 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceUSB
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid, ChromeOS, iPadOSChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers161 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm16 mm
WeightDiffers86 g82 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source329037 h
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source331 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source473 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA - VL817
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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