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StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

29specifications compared
19differ
10identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 35 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (40 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Only the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has Ethernet LAN. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows.

USB 2.0 ports quantity
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:0
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1
HDMI ports quantity
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:1
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
Ethernet LAN
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:No
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:Yes
Product colour
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:Black
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:Grey
Data transfer rate
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:5 Gbit/s
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:40 Gbit/s
HD type
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:4K Ultra HD
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:3840 x 2160 pixels
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:7680 x 4320 pixels
Width
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:40 mm
- USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:65 mm

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Comparison of 168B-USBC-MULTIPORT, 318B-USB4MULTIPORT
51 specifications	A StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with Model 168B-USBC-MULTIPORT View product	B StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows Model 318B-USB4MULTIPORT View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C	USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery up to	140 W	140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI version	2.0	2.0
Microphone in	No	No
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Card reader integrated	No	No
Data transfer rateDiffers	5 Gbit/s	40 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
USB cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.254 m
Output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85%	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	40 mm	65 mm
DepthDiffers	59 mm	137 mm
Height	14 mm	14 mm
WeightDiffers	34 g	143 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	170 mm	110 mm
Package depthDiffers	142 mm	190 mm
Package heightDiffers	30 mm	19 mm
Package weightDiffers	94 g	220 g
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	310 mm	250 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	330 mm	415 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	530 mm	210 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	30 pc(s)	40 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for one	Parade - PS178	Unknown — not stated by the source

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