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StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K vs StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 16identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 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). The StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K has 4 K Ultra HD more HD type than the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K (8K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). Only the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K has card reader integrated. Host interface: USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:2
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:100,10,1000 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:No
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:Yes
  • HD type
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:8K Ultra HD
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:3480 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Plastic
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:Aluminium
  • LED indicators
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:Power
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:Network

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USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K

Model 305B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s100,10,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3480 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one24 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 materialDiffersPlasticAluminium
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerNetwork
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs45663 h31195 h
UASP supportYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one6.4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageDiffers21 V5 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one134.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneEU, UKUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthDiffers1 m0.203 m
Software2 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
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 SequoiaMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersUbuntu 24.04 LTSUbuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPadOS, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%5 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm59 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm115 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers300 g100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers275 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers123 mm110 mm
Package heightDiffers87 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg187 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers210 mm310 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers320 mm330 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers500 mm530 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers5 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156BParade - PS188, VIA - VL822, Genesys Logic - GL3231S, Realtek - RTL8153E

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