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StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K vs StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known 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 USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K (2 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K has 5 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Only the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K has card reader integrated. Host interface: 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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:1
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:0
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:100,10,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:Yes
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:10 Gbit/s
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:5 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:4K Ultra HD
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:4K DCI
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:3480 x 2160 pixels
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K:Aluminium
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with:Aluminium, Plastic

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Comparison of 305B-USBC-MULTIPORT, 315B-USBC-MULTIPORT
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StarTech.com

USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K

Model 305B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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StarTech.com

USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with

Model 315B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up to140 W140 W
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,10,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexYesYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3480 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Plastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneNetworkUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs31195 h31565 h
UASP supportYesYes
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.203 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
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 X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 TahoeMac 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, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersUbuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTSYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiPadOS, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 32 °C-10 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%25 - 93%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers59 mm50 mm
DepthDiffers115 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers14 mm15 mm
Weight100 g100 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package width190 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers110 mm57 mm
Package height19 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers187 g141 g
Packaging contentidentical
User guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSRoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers310 mm260 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers330 mm205 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers530 mm425 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers40 pc(s)80 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersParade - PS188, VIA - VL822, Genesys Logic - GL3231S, Realtek - RTL8153EVIA - VL109, VIA - VL600, VIA - VL817S, Realtek - RTL8153B

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