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Kensington SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 16identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:60 W
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:85 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:0
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:1000,10,100 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:No
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:Yes
  • Data transfer rate
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:5 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:40 Gbit/s
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:5120 x 2880 pixels
  • Output current
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:6.75 A
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:9 A
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • SD4700P USB-C & USB-A 5Gbps Dual 2K Docking Station:-40 - 70 °C
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:-20 - 70 °C

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73 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantity55
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers60 W85 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for one2K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels5120 x 2880 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for oneCE, FCC, RCM, REACH, WEEE, VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH
Power1 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input current2.5 A2.5 A
Output currentDiffers6.75 A9 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Wi
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac 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 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm87 mm
DepthDiffers91.2 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers30.5 mm34 mm
WeightDiffers1.13 kg489 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers215 mm145 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm295 mm
Package heightDiffers109 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1.81 kg1.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one5.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightDiffers138 mm314 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers230 mm480 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers448 mm310 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers4 pc(s)10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for onemacOS 10.14 or above; Windows 7 or above; Chrome OS 44 or aboveUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - Alpine Ridge JHL6540, Texas Instruments - TPS65983, Fresco - FL1100EX, Intel - WGI210AT, C-Media - CM6533, Genesys Logic - GL3226
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Thunderbolt, USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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