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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

i-tec Metal USB-C HUB with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter vs StarTech.com External Thunderbolt 3 to USB Controller - 3 Dedicated USB Host Chips - 1 Each for 5Gbps USB-A Ports, 1 Shared Between 10Gbps USB-C & USB-A Ports -

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 0identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 0
  • Product colour
    • Grey, Turquoise
    • Black, Silver
  • Power source type
    • USB
    • AC
  • Width
    • 65 mm
    • 74 mm
  • Depth
    • 50 mm
    • 148 mm
  • Height
    • 15 mm
    • 23.5 mm
  • Weight
    • 39 g
    • 200 g

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57 specifications
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i-tec

Metal USB-C HUB with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Model C31METALANHUB

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StarTech.com

External Thunderbolt 3 to USB Controller - 3 Dedicated USB Host Chips - 1 Each for 5Gbps USB-A Ports, 1 Shared Between 10Gbps USB-C & USB-A Ports -

Model TB33A1C

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Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 3
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, TurquoiseBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Data transfer rateKnown for one20 Gbit/s
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneAny brand
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC
Hub interfacesKnown for oneRJ-45, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one1.8 A
Power supplyKnown for one15 W
Output currentKnown for one3.25 A
Output voltageKnown for one20 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one65 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneAU, EU, JP, UK, US
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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpri
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm74 mm
DepthDiffers50 mm148 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm23.5 mm
WeightDiffers39 g200 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers180 mm185 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm285 mm
Package heightDiffers20 mm116 mm
Package weightDiffers93 g1.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderbolt
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one385 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one368 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Cable lengthDiffers0.9 m0.518 m
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8153Intel - Alpine Ridge JHL6540, ASMedia - ASM1042A, ASMedia - ASM1142

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