Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink vs Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A

22specifications compared
13differ
9identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A (2 vs 0). The Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink (5 vs 2). The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 3 more HDMI ports quantity than the Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A (3 vs 0). Only the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has USB Power Delivery (USB PD). Only the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has microphone in.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:2
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:2
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:5
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Yes
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:No
HDMI ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:3
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:0
Microphone in
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Yes
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:No
Headphone outputs
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:1
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:0
Ethernet LAN
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Yes
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:No
Product colour
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Black
- USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:Grey

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Comparison of AC7148, 136-79
53 specifications	A ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink Model AC7148 View product	B Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A Model 136-79 View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	5
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Differs	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	0
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 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
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	Grey
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	7680 x 4320 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
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 Gbit/s
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	DC	USB
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	150 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	45 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	11 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	92 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	182 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 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
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10, Windows 11
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 m

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