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i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery vs ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays)

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 12identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) (4 vs 2). The i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery has 4 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) (100 W vs 96 W). The ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery (2 vs 1). Only the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery has card reader integrated. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays).

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:4
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:100 W
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):96 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:1
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:1
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2
  • Headphone outputs
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:0
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):1
  • Product colour
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:Silver
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):Black
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:Yes
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):No
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:144 Hz
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):60 Hz

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50 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W96 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort version1.21.2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess, Power
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTaiwan
Data transfer rateKnown for one5 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers127 mm33 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm200 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm95 mm
WeightDiffers112 g355 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.19 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Commodity codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84718000
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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