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HP UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT vs StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 5identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the HP UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT (1 vs 0). The HP UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (2 vs 0). The HP UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (1 vs 0). 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 UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:0
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:2
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:2
  • DC-in jack
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:No
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:Black
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Grey
  • HD type
    • UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT:4K Ultra HD
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:8K Ultra HD

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Comparison of UNIVERSAL USB-C MULTIPORT, 208UE-USB4-DOCK
79 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 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
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz24 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
Colour nameKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Hub interfacesKnown for oneDisplayPort, HDMI, RJ-45, 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
Country of originKnown for oneChina, ThailandUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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)Differs65 W134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 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 supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers150 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers55 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers21.5 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers115 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers235 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers65 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers45 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers179 g1.4 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one2 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
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Box contentsKnown for oneHP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub; Product notice; WarrantyUnknown — 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 one248.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10; Windows 11; macOS; Chrome OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one4K capabilityUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one248.8 kg (548.5 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211609Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for onePackaging is recyclableUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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