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Sandberg USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 18differ
  • 9identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the Sandberg USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock (2 vs 0). The Sandberg USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (3 vs 2). The Sandberg USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock has 4 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (100 W vs 96 W). Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has USB Power Delivery (USB PD). Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has Ethernet LAN.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:3
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Yes
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:100 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:96 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:1
  • Ethernet LAN
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Yes
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • USB-C 5-in-1 MediaDock:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

Model 194N-USBC-SMARTDOCK

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Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers32
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)DiffersNoYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W96 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 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 materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers116 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers19 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm32 mm
WeightDiffers56 g360 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers100 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers27 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers152 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers98 g1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCACE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Cable lengthKnown for one0 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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