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HP USB-C Dock G4 vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • USB-C Dock G4:2
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C Dock G4:2
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C Dock G4:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • USB-C Dock G4:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • USB-C Dock G4:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Product colour
    • USB-C Dock G4:Black
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:Black, Silver
  • Width
    • USB-C Dock G4:198 mm
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:52 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C Dock G4:69 mm
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:240 mm

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Comparison of USB-C Dock G4, TB3ESATU31
47 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 3
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Gbit/s
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneHPUnknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for oneHP ProBook 640 G4; HP ProBook 650 G4; HP ProBook 645 G4; HP EliteBook 830 G5; HP EliteBook 840 G5; HP EliteBook 850 G5; HP EliteBook 840r G4; HP EliteBook 745 G5; HP EliteBook 755 G5; HP EliteBook 735 G5; HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2; HP EliteBook 1040 G4; HP ProBook 470 G5; HP ProBook 455 G5; HP ProBoUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10Windows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
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 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 - 50%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers198 mm52 mm
DepthDiffers69 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm21 mm
WeightDiffers350 g50 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 m
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - Alpine Ridge (Thunderbolt), ASMedia - ASM1061 (eSATA)

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