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StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 14identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (2 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 30 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (40 Gbit/s vs 10 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 36 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K (60 Hz vs 24 Hz). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K, 1000,10,100 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows. Power source type: DC on the StarTech.com USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K, USB on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows.

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1000,10,100 Mbit/s
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:10 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:40 Gbit/s
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:24 Hz
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:60 Hz
  • Power source type
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:DC
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:USB
  • USB cable length
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:1 m
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:0.254 m
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:0 - 40 °C
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:0 - 45 °C
  • Width
    • USB4 Docking Station, Driverless Dual 4K:80 mm
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:65 mm

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Comparison of 208UE-USB4-DOCK, 318B-USB4MULTIPORT
67 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB4USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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/s1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers24 Hz60 Hz
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 materialDiffersPlasticAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one45663 hUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 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 one6.4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one21 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 m0.254 m
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 EnterpYes
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 SequoiaYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 24.04 LTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm137 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers300 g143 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers275 mm110 mm
Package depthDiffers123 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers87 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg220 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
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers210 mm250 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers320 mm415 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers500 mm210 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers5 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneIntel - JHL8140, Infineon - CYPD5235-96BZXI, Parade - FL5500, Realtek - RTL8156BUnknown — not stated by the source

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