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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 USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 22identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Data transfer rate
    • 40 Gbit/s
    • 10 Gbit/s
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 240 Hz
    • 24 Hz
  • Housing material
    • Aluminium
    • Plastic
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 40669 h
    • 45663 h

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70 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

USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

Model 208UE-USB4-DOCK

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Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB4USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.2
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one140 W
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYes
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 readyYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz24 Hz
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs40669 h45663 h
UASP supportYesYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one2.5 A
Output currentKnown for one6.4 A
Output voltageDiffers5 V21 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneEU, UK
USB cable lengthDiffers0.2 m1 m
Power consumption (max)Known for one30 W
Software1 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 26 Tahoe, Mac 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
Linux operating systems supportedUbuntu 24.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers141 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers200 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers200 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers120 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers175 g1.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB
ManualKnown for oneYes
User guideKnown for oneYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers440 mm210 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers331 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers473 mm500 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers70 pc(s)5 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 - JHL8140Intel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B

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