Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink vs ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081

16specifications compared
12differ
4identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 (3 vs 2). The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 15 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 (100 W vs 85 W). The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 (3 vs 1). Only the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has microphone in. Only the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has Ethernet LAN.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:3
- Spade Dock 4081:2
USB Power Delivery up to
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:100 W
- Spade Dock 4081:85 W
HDMI ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:3
- Spade Dock 4081:1
Microphone in
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Yes
- Spade Dock 4081:No
Headphone outputs
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:1
- Spade Dock 4081:0
Ethernet LAN
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Yes
- Spade Dock 4081:No
Product colour
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Black
- Spade Dock 4081:Anthracite
Maximum digital resolution
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Spade Dock 4081:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Comparison of AC7148, IB-DK4081-SO
50 specifications	A ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink Model AC7148 View product	B ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 Model IB-DK4081-SO View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers	100 W	85 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	100,10,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Anthracite
Card reader integrated	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	135 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	6.43 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	21 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one	1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	107 mm	113 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	90 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	15 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	155 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
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

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