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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

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

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 21identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • Card reader integrated
    • No
    • Yes
  • Data transfer rate
    • 40 Gbit/s
    • 10 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • 8K Ultra HD
    • 4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 7680 x 4320 pixels
    • 3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • Aluminium
    • Aluminium, Plastic
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 40669 h
    • 28434 h

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60 specifications
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StarTech.com

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

Model 174B-USB4-MULTIPORT

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StarTech.com

USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter

Model 177B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revision3.23.2
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 ModeYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 Hz
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Plastic
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs40669 h28434 h
UASP supportYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Number of displays supportedKnown for one1
Power2 differ
Power source typeUSBUSB
Output voltageKnown for one5 V
Power consumption (max)Differs30 W20 W
USB cable lengthDiffers0.2 m0.12 m
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 EnterpWindows 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 supportedDiffersMac 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 TahoeMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersUbuntu 24.04 LTSYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiPadOS, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-10 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm50 mm
DepthDiffers141 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers200 g100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers200 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers120 mm57 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers175 g141 g
Packaging contentidentical
User guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)RoHS, CE
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers440 mm260 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers331 mm205 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers473 mm425 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers70 pc(s)80 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersRealtek - RTS5453H, Realtek - RTS5452H, Realtek - RTS5252E, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Monolithic - MP4247, VIA - VL600, VIA - VL822, VIA - VL162, Terminus - FE8.1, Intel - JHL8140VIA - VL600, VIA - VL109, VIA - VL822, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Genesys Logic - GL3224

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