Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

ACT USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through vs ACT AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 14identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:3
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:1
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:2
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:60 W
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:100 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:1
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:2
  • Product colour
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:Black, Grey
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:Black
  • Power source type
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:USB
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:DC
  • Power cable length
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:0.12 m
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:0.8 m
  • Width
    • USB-C docking station for 1 HDMI monitor, ethernet, 3x USB-A, PD pass-through:125 mm
    • AC7045 USB-C Docking station 2 monitors, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA with USB hub, ethernet, cardreader and audio:210 mm

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Comparison of AC7042, AC7045
44 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers60 W100 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Data transfer rate5 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Housing materialAluminiumAluminium
LED indicatorsYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output voltageDiffers12.0V (2.58A Max), 15.0V (2.67A Max), 20.0V (3.0A Max), 5.0V (2.0A Max), 9.0V( 2.44A Max)5 - 15 V
Power cable lengthDiffers0.12 m0.8 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers160 mm180 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm60 mm
WeightDiffers120 g750 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source

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