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HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C vs StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C (2 vs 1). The HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 180 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C (240 Hz vs 60 Hz). Only the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has DC-in jack. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • DC-in jack
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:No
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Yes
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:60 Hz
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:240 Hz
  • Other operating systems supported
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:ChromeOS, Android, iPadOS
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:ChromeOS
  • Width
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:116 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:80 mm
  • Depth
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:41.9 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:190 mm
  • Height
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:14.5 mm
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:28.5 mm

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83 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) 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 quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackDiffersNoYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500 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 colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
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 rateDiffers60 Hz240 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
Number of displays supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Wireless chargingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 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 supportedDiffersMacOSMac 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 supportedDiffersChromeOS, Android, iPadOSChromeOS
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
WidthDiffers116 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers41.9 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers14.5 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers64 g300 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Box contentsKnown for oneWarranty card; Quick start guide; HubUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Pallet gross weightKnown for one304.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one9 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B
Cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10; Windows 11; macOS; Chrome OS; Android; iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneLight weightUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one304.9 kg (672.3 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211609Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneForest Stewardship Council (FSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneAt least 80% post-consumer recycled plastic; FSC Certified PackagingUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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