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StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

41specifications compared
30differ
11identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors 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 Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (2 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter has card reader integrated. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter, Thunderbolt 5 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:2
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
HDMI ports quantity
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
HDMI version
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:2.0
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2.1
Headphone outputs
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:0
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:1
Product colour
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Grey
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Black, Grey
Card reader integrated
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Yes
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:No
Data transfer rate
- USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:10 Gbit/s
- Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:80 Gbit/s

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Comparison of 177B-USBC-MULTIPORT, 206UE-TB5USB4DOCK
70 specifications	A StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter Model 177B-USBC-MULTIPORT View product	B StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors Model 206UE-TB5USB4DOCK View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C	Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery up to	140 W	140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionDiffers	2.0	2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one	3.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full duplex	Yes	Yes
Performance6 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Grey
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Data transfer rateDiffers	10 Gbit/s	80 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	4K DCI
Maximum digital resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers	1	4
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Plastic	Plastic
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN, Power, Link, Activity
UASP support	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	28434 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	20 W	180 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK, EU
Power source typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one	0.12 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 70 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	50 mm	92 mm
DepthDiffers	125 mm	243 mm
HeightDiffers	15 mm	353 mm
WeightDiffers	100 g	730 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	190 mm	262 mm
Package depthDiffers	57 mm	169 mm
Package heightDiffers	19 mm	90 mm
Package weightDiffers	141 g	1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Thunderbolt
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS, CE	RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	260 mm	300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	205 mm	315 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	425 mm	395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	80 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffers	VIA - VL600, VIA - VL109, VIA - VL822, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Genesys Logic - GL3224	Intel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM6210, Synaptics - VMM6210, Infineon - CYPM1322, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VP226, VIA Labs - VP226, Realtek - RTL8156B, Fresco Logic - FL8501, Realtek - ALC4032
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	iPadOS, iOS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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