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i-tec USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 6identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:0
  • Product colour
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:Black, Turquoise
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:Black
  • Housing material
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:Plastic
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:Aluminium, Steel
  • Power source type
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:USB
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:DC
  • Width
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:56 mm
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:142 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data:133 mm
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:280 mm

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Comparison of C31MINIDOCK4KPD, TB31PCIEX16
70 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CThunderbolt 3
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — 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
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, TurquoiseBlack
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 Gbit/s
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium, Steel
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneAny brandUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSleeve bearing
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.55 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.06 cfm
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.417 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Ent
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac 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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, 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 source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers56 mm142 mm
DepthDiffers133 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm82 mm
WeightDiffers83 g1.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers175 mm471 mm
Package depthDiffers130 mm239 mm
Package heightDiffers20 mm94 mm
Package weightDiffers133 g3.1 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 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 sourceThunderbolt
Quick start guideYesYes
Travel caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source331 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source467 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 m
ChipsetDiffersVL101 & VL813 & PS176 & RTL8153Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
Maximum port bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.94 GB/s

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