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StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:96 W
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:140 W
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1000,10,100 Mbit/s
  • Data transfer rate
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:40 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:4K Ultra HD
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:0 - 40 °C
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:0 - 45 °C

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Comparison of 194UE-USBC-SMARTDOCK, 318B-USB4MULTIPORT
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Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

Model 194UE-USBC-SMARTDOCK

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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 quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers96 W140 W
HDMI ports quantity22
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Number of displays supported22
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneNano, KensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one6.75 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneEUUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.254 m
Software2 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 EnterYes
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 CatalinaYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °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 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm137 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers360 g143 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers140 mm110 mm
Package depthDiffers255 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers90 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers1.1 kg220 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers270 mm250 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers470 mm415 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers287 mm210 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153BUnknown — not stated by the source

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