Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

Microconnect USB3.1CCOM8 laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Silver vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 0identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB3.1CCOM8 laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Silver:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:0
  • Product colour
    • USB3.1CCOM8 laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Silver:Black, Silver
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:Black
  • Housing material
    • USB3.1CCOM8 laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Silver:Aluminium
    • Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3:Aluminium, Steel

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Comparison of USB3.1CCOM8, TB31PCIEX16
59 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 3
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 Gbit/s
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Steel
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hub interfacesKnown for oneHDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSleeve bearing
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.55 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.06 cfm
Poweridentical
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 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.417 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Ent
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source471 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source239 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source331 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source467 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 m
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
Maximum port bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.94 GB/s

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