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i-tec Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 8identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:4
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:1
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:0
  • Headphone outputs
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:1
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:0
  • DC-in jack
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:Yes
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:No
  • Product colour
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:Grey
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:Black
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Power source type
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:AC
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:USB
  • Width
    • Metal USB-C 4K Docking Station + Power Delivery:91 mm
    • USB 3.0 Mini Dock - Dual Monitor USB-A Docking Station with DisplayPort 4K:58 mm

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Comparison of C31METAL4KDOCKPD, USBA2DPGB
66 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers10
DC-in jackDiffersYesNo
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
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one85 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACUSB
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers91 mm58 mm
DepthDiffers95 mm130 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers375 g126 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers186 mm200 mm
Package depthDiffers167 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers95 mm38 mm
Package weightDiffers1.3 kg215 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source415 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.14 m
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayLink - DL-6950

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