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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 15identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows 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 USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K (2 vs 1). 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 USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K (40 Gbit/s vs 10 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, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 100,10,1000 Mbit/s
    • 1000,10,100 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • Yes
    • No
  • Data transfer rate
    • 10 Gbit/s
    • 40 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • 4K Ultra HD
    • 8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 3480 x 2160 pixels
    • 7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Number of displays supported
    • 1
    • 2

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58 specifications
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StarTech.com

USB-C Multiport Adapter with 4K

Model 305B-USBC-MULTIPORT

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StarTech.com

USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

Model 318B-USB4MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
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 quantityDiffers12
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.2
USB Power Delivery up to140 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.02.0
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,10,1000 Mbit/s1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), SD
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3480 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Number of displays supportedDiffers12
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
LED indicatorsKnown for oneNetwork
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one31195 h
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Output voltageKnown for one5 V
USB cable lengthDiffers0.203 m0.254 m
Power source typeKnown for oneUSB
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 X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 TahoeYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiPadOS, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 32 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers59 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers115 mm137 mm
Height14 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers100 g143 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm110 mm
Package depthDiffers110 mm190 mm
Package height19 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers187 g220 g
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers310 mm250 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers330 mm415 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers530 mm210 mm
Products per master (outer) case40 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneParade - PS188, VIA - VL822, Genesys Logic - GL3231S, Realtek - RTL8153E

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