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Axagon HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 22differ
  • 10identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (3 vs 2). The Axagon HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey 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 StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Axagon HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey (2 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has Ethernet LAN. Only the Axagon HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey has card reader integrated.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:3
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:100 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:96 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • Ethernet LAN
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Yes
  • Card reader integrated
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:Yes
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:5 Gbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10 Gbit/s
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • HMC-KB-PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey:Aluminium
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Plastic

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Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W96 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4/2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hub interfacesKnown for one3.5mm, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.75 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 supportedDiffersYesMac 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 supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid, ChromeOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOSChromeOS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers296 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers11 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm32 mm
WeightDiffers353 g360 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers317 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers36 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers154 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers733 g1.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Travel caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153B
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard key switchKnown for oneScissor key switchUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for onePortugueseUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard form factorKnown for oneMiniUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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