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

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 26identical
  • 22known 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, HDMI, 4K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 4 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (4 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (2 vs 0). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 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, HDMI, 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, HDMI, 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, HDMI, 4K:4
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Data transfer rate
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:1 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10 Gbit/s
  • Output current
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:6.25 A
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:6.4 A
  • Output voltage
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:24 V
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:21 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:0 - 70 °C
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of 196N-USBC-DOCK, 208N-USB4-DOCK
69 specifications
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 quantityDiffers40
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 quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one100 WUnknown — 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 readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers1 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington, Nano, Noble, WedgeKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45663 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDCDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current2.5 A2.5 A
Output currentDiffers6.25 A6.4 A
Output voltageDiffers24 V21 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134.4 W
Compatible power plug typesUSUS
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Power consumption (max)Known for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType NUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
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 supportedUbuntu 24.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers79 mm80 mm
Depth190 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm28.5 mm
Weight300 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers250 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers205 mm123 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers1 kg1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedUSBUSB
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers280 mm210 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers270 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers430 mm500 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7SIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156B

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