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ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 15identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:0
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):96 W
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:140 W
  • HDMI version
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2.0
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2.1
  • DisplayPort version
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):1.2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:1.4
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):Black
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Black, Grey
  • HD type
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):4K Ultra HD
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:4K DCI
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):60 Hz
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:240 Hz

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Comparison of IB-DK2255AC, 206UE-TB5USB4DOCK
66 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CThunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers96 W140 W
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.1
DisplayPorts quantity22
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.21.4
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD4K DCI
Maximum digital resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz240 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers24
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
LED indicatorsDiffersAccess, PowerLAN, Power, Link, Activity
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK, EU
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one135 WUnknown — 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-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers33 mm92 mm
DepthDiffers200 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm353 mm
WeightDiffers355 g730 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers90 mm262 mm
Package depthDiffers255 mm169 mm
Package heightDiffers135 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1.19 kg1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Commodity codeKnown for one84718000Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM6210, Synaptics - VMM6210, Infineon - CYPM1322, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VP226, VIA Labs - VP226, Realtek - RTL8156B, Fresco Logic - FL8501, Realtek - ALC4032
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source

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