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StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 15identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K has 4 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors (4 vs 0). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 40 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K (140 W vs 100 W). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K (2 vs 1). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K, Thunderbolt 5 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:4
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:0
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:100 W
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:140 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
  • HDMI version
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:2.0
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2.1
  • Headphone outputs
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:0
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:Grey
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Black, Grey
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:10 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:80 Gbit/s

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68 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CThunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.1
DisplayPorts quantity22
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
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 duplexYesYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s80 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensington, Nano, Noble, WedgeNano, Kensington
On/off switchYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerLAN, Power, Link, Activity
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one84290 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers6.25 A9 A
Output voltageDiffers24 V20 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK, EU
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 EnterUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 24.04 LTSUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers79 mm92 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm353 mm
WeightDiffers300 g730 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers250 mm262 mm
Package depthDiffers205 mm169 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1 kg1.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CThunderbolt
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSRoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers280 mm300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers270 mm315 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers430 mm395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVMM5320, VL103R, VL171, VL822, VP226, VL817, RTL8153EIntel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM6210, Synaptics - VMM6210, Infineon - CYPM1322, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VP226, VIA Labs - VP226, Realtek - RTL8156B, Fresco Logic - FL8501, Realtek - ALC4032

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