Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black vs StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 3.5 mm more width than the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (80 mm vs 76.5 mm). The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 156 mm more depth than the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (190 mm vs 34 mm). The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 13.5 mm more height than the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (28.5 mm vs 15 mm). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10000,5000,2500,1000 Mbit/s on the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10000,5000,2500,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Black
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Grey
  • Width
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:76.5 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:80 mm
  • Depth
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:34 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:190 mm
  • Height
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:28.5 mm
  • Weight
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:42 g
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:300 g
  • Package width
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:100 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:275 mm
  • Package depth
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:35 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:123 mm

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Comparison of CAC-2531, 208N-USB4-DOCK
67 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10000,5000,2500,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45663 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
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-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers76.5 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers34 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers42 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers100 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers35 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers22 g1.1 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8544 4290Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B
Packaging compositionidentical
Paper/cardboard packaging weightKnown for one22 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Plastic packaging weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Total paper/cardboard packaging weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Total plastic packaging weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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