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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

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

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 12identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-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). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows has 15 mm more width than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (55 mm vs 40 mm). Only the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-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 Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • No
    • Yes
  • Product colour
    • White
    • Grey
  • Data transfer rate
    • 5 Gbit/s
    • 40 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • 4K DCI
    • 8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 3840 x 2160 pixels
    • 7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 0 - 45 °C
    • 0 - 40 °C
  • Width
    • 40 mm
    • 55 mm

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StarTech.com

USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with

Model 168W-USBC-MULTIPORT

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StarTech.com

USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows

Model 174B-USB4-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.2
USB Power Delivery up to140 W140 W
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K DCI8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 Hz
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one40669 h
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUSB
Output voltage5 V5 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one30 W
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.2 m
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 W
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers40 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers59 mm141 mm
HeightDiffers14 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers34 g200 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers170 mm200 mm
Package depthDiffers142 mm120 mm
Package height30 mm30 mm
Package weightDiffers94 g175 g
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers310 mm440 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers330 mm331 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers530 mm473 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers30 pc(s)70 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
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