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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 4 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (100 W vs 96 W). The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (3 vs 2). The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum digital resolution than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,10,1000 Mbit/s on the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K. Product colour: Black on the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink, Grey on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K.

  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • 100 W
    • 96 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 3
    • 2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 100,10,1000 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Number of displays supported
    • 3
    • 2
  • Output current
    • 6.43 A
    • 6.75 A
  • Output voltage
    • 21 V
    • 20 V

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71 specifications
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ACT

Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink

Model AC7148

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B

StarTech.com

Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

Model 194UE-USBC-SMARTDOCK

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Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W96 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
DisplayPorts quantity22
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one3
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,10,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/s
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
VESA mountingKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one1.9 A
Output currentDiffers6.43 A6.75 A
Output voltageDiffers21 V20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one135 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneEU
Power source typeKnown for oneDC
Power supplyKnown for one135 W
USB cable lengthKnown for one1 m
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enter
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 11.1 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers107 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers107 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm32 mm
WeightKnown for one360 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one140 mm
Package depthKnown for one255 mm
Package heightKnown for one90 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one270 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one470 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one287 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153B

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