Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink vs Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver

21specifications compared
12differ
9identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver 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 Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver (3 vs 2). The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver has 4 K Ultra HD more HD type than the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink (8K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). Only the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has microphone in. 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, USB4 on the Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver.

USB Power Delivery up to
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:100 W
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:140 W
HDMI ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:3
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:2
Microphone in
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Yes
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:No
Ethernet LAN data rates
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:100,10,1000 Mbit/s
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Product colour
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Black
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:Silver
HD type
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:4K Ultra HD
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:8K Ultra HD
Number of displays supported
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:3
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:2
Power source type
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:DC
- DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:USB

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Comparison of AC7148, DOCK429GL
57 specifications	A ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink Model AC7148 View product	B Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver Model DOCK429GL View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C	USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers	100 W	140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	2
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 outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB4 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	100,10,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers	3	2
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	20 Gbit/s
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Display modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium, Plastic
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vietnam
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
Power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	107 mm	150 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	30 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)

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