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Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 4identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors (3 vs 0). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 68 mm more width than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 (92 mm vs 24 mm). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 147 mm more depth than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0 (243 mm vs 96 mm). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors 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, Thunderbolt 5 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors.

  • 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
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:0
  • DC-in jack
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:1000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:Grey
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Black, Grey
  • Width
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:24 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:92 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:96 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:243 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:17 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:353 mm
  • Package width
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter + 3xUSB-A 3.0:180 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:262 mm

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68 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
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 source140 W
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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 sourceLAN, Power, Link, Activity
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 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
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 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers24 mm92 mm
DepthDiffers96 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm353 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source730 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers180 mm262 mm
Package depthDiffers20 mm169 mm
Package heightDiffers135 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers48 g1.12 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
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 source300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM6210, Synaptics - VMM6210, Infineon - CYPM1322, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VP226, VIA Labs - VP226, Realtek - RTL8156B, Fresco Logic - FL8501, Realtek - ALC4032
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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