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StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter vs StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 14identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 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 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (1 vs 0). 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, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:0
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Yes
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:No
  • HD type
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:4K Ultra HD
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Housing material
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Aluminium, Plastic
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Plastic
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:28434 h
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:45663 h

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Comparison of 177B-USBC-MULTIPORT, 208UE-USB4-DOCK
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USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter

Model 177B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB4
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 quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one140 WUnknown — 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
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Hz
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs28434 h45663 h
UASP supportYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one1Unknown — 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 source6.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK
USB cable lengthDiffers0.12 m1 m
Power consumption (max)Known for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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 supportedDiffersYesUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiPadOS, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers50 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers100 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers57 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers19 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers141 g1.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, CEFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers260 mm210 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers205 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers425 mm500 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers80 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVIA - VL600, VIA - VL109, VIA - VL822, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Genesys Logic - GL3224Intel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B

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