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Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 71 mm more width than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 (95 mm vs 24 mm). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 106 mm more depth than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 (202 mm vs 96 mm). Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has DC-in jack. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:3
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • DC-in jack
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:1000 Mbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:24 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:95 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:96 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:202 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:17 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:32 mm
  • Package width
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:180 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:140 mm
  • Package depth
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:20 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:255 mm

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Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

Model 194N-USBC-SMARTDOCK

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 W
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackDiffersNoYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
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 materialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), AluminiumPlastic
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.15 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers24 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers96 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm32 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers180 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers20 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers135 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers48 g1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C - USB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, 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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