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i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 9identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K (2 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 4 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery (4 vs 0). The i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery has 40 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K (140 W vs 100 W). Only the i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery has card reader integrated. Host interface: Thunderbolt 5 on the i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:2
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:4
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:140 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:100 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:Black
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:Grey
  • Card reader integrated
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:Yes
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:120 Gbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:1 Gbit/s

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74 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers140 W100 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers120 Gbit/s1 Gbit/s
Number of displays supported22
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one8K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Output currentDiffers9 A6.25 A
Output voltageDiffers20 V24 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK, EU
Power supplyKnown for one180 WUnknown — 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersYesUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOS, iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers215 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers100 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers360 g300 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersThunderboltUSB
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7S

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