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StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 12identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 4 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (4 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter has 0.2 more USB Power Delivery revision than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K (3.2 vs 3.0). Only the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter has card reader integrated. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:0
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
  • USB Power Delivery revision
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:3.2
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:3.0
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:140 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:100 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Yes
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:10 Gbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:1 Gbit/s

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USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter

Model 177B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionDiffers3.23.0
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers140 W100 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Full duplexYesYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s1 Gbit/s
Number of displays supportedDiffers12
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, PlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one28434 hUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.25 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Power consumption (max)Differs20 W150 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersYesUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 TahoeUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiPadOS, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 45 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers50 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers100 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers57 mm205 mm
Package heightDiffers19 mm50 mm
Package weightDiffers141 g1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
User guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, CEFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers260 mm280 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers205 mm270 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers425 mm430 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers80 pc(s)10 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVIA - VL600, VIA - VL109, VIA - VL822, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Genesys Logic - GL3224VMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7S

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