Product comparison · 2 interface hubs

i-tec Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub vs StarTech.com 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ports quantity
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:7
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:7
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:3
  • Housing material
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:Metal
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:Plastic
  • Product colour
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:Silver
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:Black, Silver
  • LED indicators
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:Yes
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:Charging, Power
  • Output voltage
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:12 V
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:5 V
  • Output current
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:2.5 A
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:4 A
  • Width
    • Metal Superspeed USB 3.0 7-Port Hub:86 mm
    • 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub for Laptops & Windows Based Tablets + Fast-Charge Port & Device Stand - Black:126 mm

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44 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ports quantityDiffers74
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-AUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Micro-B
Hub interfacesUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-AUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers73
DC-in jackYesYes
Features3 differ
Data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Housing materialDiffersMetalPlastic
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Overload protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesCharging, Power
Plug and PlayYesYes
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, CE, FCC
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Samsung Galaxy Tab -Apple iPad -Apple iPad mini
Power2 differ
Power source typeACAC
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input current0.8 A0.8 A
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Output voltageDiffers12 V5 V
Output currentDiffers2.5 A4 A
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows XP HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers86 mm126 mm
DepthDiffers86 mm97 mm
HeightDiffers14 mm25 mm
WeightDiffers96 g393 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers180 mm144 mm
Package depthDiffers145 mm225 mm
Package heightDiffers54 mm75 mm
Package weightDiffers548 g820 g
Package typeKnown for oneBlisterUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Included power plug typesDiffersEU, UKEU, NA, UK
Cables includedUSBUSB
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 85 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84719000Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenesys Logic GL3520

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