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j5create JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock vs j5create JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 23identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:2
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:2
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:1
  • Microphone in
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:No
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:Yes
  • Headphone outputs
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:0
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:1
  • Product colour
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:Grey
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:Black, Silver
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:240 Hz
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:60 Hz
  • Country of origin
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:China
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:Taiwan
  • Output current
    • JCD397-N 4K60 Elite USB-C® Multi-Monitor Mini Dock:0.79 A
    • JCD543 USB-C™ Triple Display Docking Station:0.9 A

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Comparison of JCD397, JCD543
80 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revision3.03.0
USB Power Delivery up to100 W100 W
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Silver
Colour nameKnown for oneSpace GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash), SDMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supported33
Display modesKnown for oneExtended, Mirror, Primary displayUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialAluminiumAluminium
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChinaTaiwan
CompatibilityKnown for oneAvailable USB-C® port that supports DisplayPort™ alternate mode and USB™ Power Delivery 2.0 or 3.0. The host device must support Multi-Stream Transport (MST) and DisplayPort™ 1.4 to achieve triple-monitor configuration.Unknown — not stated by the source
Hub interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayPort, HDMI, RJ-45, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, VGA
Power3 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers0.79 A0.9 A
Output voltageDiffers5 V20 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs4.16 W4.5 W
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 11, Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac 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, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS, Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 48 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-17 - 68 °C-10 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm82.5 mm
DepthDiffers17 mm350 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm23.4 mm
WeightDiffers121.4 g355 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers193 mm88 mm
Package depthDiffers125 mm358 mm
Package heightDiffers22.5 mm28 mm
Package weightDiffers151 g433 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x USB-C Triple Monitor Docking Station, 1 x Quick Installation Guide, 1 x 100W USB-C Power Adapter
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one24712795086328Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneEAR99Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one3.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one445 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one226 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one18 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one16.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one21.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one13.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for one1.06 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Special featuresKnown for oneBuilt-in advanced USB-C® E-Mark integrates USB4™, Thunderbolt™ 3 and Thunderbolt™ 4 compatibility, Features a Dual 4K HDMI™ output, DP display output.Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 m
Maximum operating temperatureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 °C

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