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StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 6identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (4 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has 115 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (120 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has Ethernet LAN. Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has card reader integrated.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:4
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
  • Product colour
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:Black
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Grey
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:5 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:120 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:4K Ultra HD
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:7680 x 4320 pixels

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Comparison of 168B-USBC-MULTIPORT, 183UE-TB5USB4DOCK
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USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with

Model 168B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — 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 source10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCFexpress Type B, SD
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s120 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
Output voltageDiffers5 V20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers40 mm45 mm
DepthDiffers59 mm168 mm
HeightDiffers14 mm90 mm
WeightDiffers34 g636 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers170 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers142 mm296 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm113 mm
Package weightDiffers94 g1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers310 mm314 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers330 mm480 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers530 mm310 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers30 pc(s)10 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
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