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HP Thunderbolt 4 vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 2identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the HP Thunderbolt 4 (2 vs 1). The HP Thunderbolt 4 has 42 mm more width than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K (121 mm vs 79 mm). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 69 mm more depth than the HP Thunderbolt 4 (190 mm vs 121 mm). Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 35 °C on the HP Thunderbolt 4, 0 - 70 °C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K. Cables included: AC on the HP Thunderbolt 4, USB on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 4:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Thunderbolt 4:0 - 35 °C
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:0 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • Thunderbolt 4:121 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:79 mm
  • Depth
    • Thunderbolt 4:121 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:190 mm
  • Height
    • Thunderbolt 4:51 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:27 mm
  • Weight
    • Thunderbolt 4:740 g
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:300 g
  • Package width
    • Thunderbolt 4:396 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • Thunderbolt 4:171 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:205 mm

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73 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Host interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
HDMI ports 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 jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Gbit/s
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneChina, Thailand, MexicoUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneHomeUnknown — 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 source6.25 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
Power supplyKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMacOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers121 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers51 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers740 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers396 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers171 mm205 mm
Package heightDiffers95 mm50 mm
Package weightDiffers1.08 kg1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACUSB
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=trueUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneHP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock; 120 W power adapter; Thunderbolt 4 cable (1 m); Power cord; Product notice; Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7S
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; macOS; Linux; ThinPro; ChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1199.9 x 1000 x 140 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 5.51")Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211602Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneAt least 35% post-consumer recycled plasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one821844328330, 821844328361Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(ABB) 821844328330; (ABU) 821844328361Unknown — not stated by the source

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