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StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K vs StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K

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  • 36differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known 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 Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (2 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (3 vs 2). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:0
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • Headphone outputs
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:1
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • HD type
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:4K Ultra HD
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels

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Comparison of 194UE-USBC-SMARTDOCK, 208UE-USB4-DOCK
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Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

Model 194UE-USBC-SMARTDOCK

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Ports & interfaces6 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 quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantity22
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers10
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one96 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — 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 duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
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 slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersNano, KensingtonKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h45663 h
UASP supportYesYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers1.9 A2.5 A
Output currentDiffers6.75 A6.4 A
Output voltageDiffers20 V21 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesDiffersEUEU, UK
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Power consumption (max)Known for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, 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 EnterWindows 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 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 11.1 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 CatalinaMac 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)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers360 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers140 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers255 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers90 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers1.1 kg1.4 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers270 mm210 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers470 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers287 mm500 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153BIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B

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