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StarTech.com 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter vs StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 16identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:2
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Data transfer rate
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:5 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:4K Ultra HD
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:103855 h
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:45663 h
  • Output voltage
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:5 V
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:21 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:15 W
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:134.4 W

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Comparison of 189B-USBC-MULTIPORT, 208UE-USB4-DOCK
67 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity22
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 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 materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs103855 h45663 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
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 voltageDiffers5 V21 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs15 W134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK
USB cable lengthDiffers0.3 m1 m
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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac 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 supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers55 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers100 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers193 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers117 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers24 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers190 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 detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers270 mm210 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers425 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers540 mm500 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers80 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersSynaptics - VMM5220, VIA - VL103, VIA - VL817S, Realtek - RTL8153EIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B

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