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ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 11 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 (96 W vs 85 W). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 1 more headphone outputs than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081 (1 vs 0). Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has Ethernet LAN. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4081, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K.

  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • Spade Dock 4081:85 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:96 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Spade Dock 4081:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • Spade Dock 4081:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:1
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Spade Dock 4081:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Yes
  • Product colour
    • Spade Dock 4081:Anthracite
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Grey
  • Data transfer rate
    • Spade Dock 4081:5 Gbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10 Gbit/s
  • Width
    • Spade Dock 4081:113 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:95 mm
  • Depth
    • Spade Dock 4081:90 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:202 mm

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Comparison of IB-DK4081-SO, 194N-USBC-SMARTDOCK
64 specifications
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ICY BOX

Spade Dock 4081

Model IB-DK4081-SO

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StarTech.com

Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

Model 194N-USBC-SMARTDOCK

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Ports & interfaces4 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers85 W96 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersAnthraciteGrey
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.75 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 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 Enter
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 11.1 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
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 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers113 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers90 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm32 mm
WeightDiffers80 g360 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers155 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers90 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers20 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers130 g1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153B

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