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StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K vs StarTech.com USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 8identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:0
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:4
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:0
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:100 W
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:140 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:Yes
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:2
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:4
  • Power source type
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:DC
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:USB
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, HDMI, 4K:0 - 70 °C
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of 196UE-USBC-DOCK, QUAD-USB-DP-ADAPT
64 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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 quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Data transfer rateKnown for one1 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers24
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington, Nano, Noble, WedgeUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCUSB
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one6.25 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType NUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUK, EUUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersUbuntu 24.04 LTSUbuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, 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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers79 mm87 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm119 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm16 mm
WeightDiffers300 g146 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers250 mm145 mm
Package depthDiffers205 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm40 mm
Package weightDiffers1 kg220 g
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers280 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers270 mm420 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers430 mm225 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7SDisplayLink - DL7400

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