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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K vs StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 12identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 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 USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K (4 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K (2 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K has card reader integrated. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K, 100,10,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB Power Delivery revision
    • 3.0
    • 3.2
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • 100 W
    • 140 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 100,10,1000 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • No
    • Yes

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68 specifications
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StarTech.com

Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K

Model 196UE-USBC-DOCK

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StarTech.com

USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K

Model 305B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces6 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
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-C ports quantityDiffers21
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionDiffers3.03.2
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s100,10,1000 Mbit/s
Full duplexYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Data transfer rateDiffers1 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Number of displays supportedDiffers21
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerNetwork
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3480 x 2160 pixels
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one31195 h
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one2.5 A
Output currentKnown for one6.25 A
Output voltageDiffers24 V5 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one150 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUK, EU
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.203 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
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersUbuntu 24.04 LTSUbuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiPadOS, iOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%5 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers79 mm59 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm115 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers300 g100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers250 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers205 mm110 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers1 kg187 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB
User guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers280 mm310 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers270 mm330 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers430 mm530 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7SParade - PS188, VIA - VL822, Genesys Logic - GL3231S, Realtek - RTL8153E

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