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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 Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 14identical
  • 36known 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 StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors (2 vs 0). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 40 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink (140 W vs 100 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 Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors (3 vs 2). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink, Thunderbolt 5 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors. Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,10,1000 Mbit/s on the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 0
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • 100 W
    • 140 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 3
    • 2
  • HDMI version
    • 2.0
    • 2.1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 100,10,1000 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Grey
  • HD type
    • 4K Ultra HD
    • 4K DCI
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 3840 x 2160 pixels

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67 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

Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

Model 206N-TB5USB4DOCK

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Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CThunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.1
DisplayPorts quantity22
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one1
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
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/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for one80 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers34
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power, Link, Activity
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
VESA mountingKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Output currentDiffers6.43 A9 A
Output voltageDiffers21 V20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one180 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUS
Power source typeKnown for oneDC
Power supplyKnown for one135 W
USB cable lengthKnown for one1 m
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers107 mm92 mm
DepthDiffers107 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm353 mm
WeightKnown for one730 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one262 mm
Package depthKnown for one169 mm
Package heightKnown for one90 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.12 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CThunderbolt
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one315 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
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