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StarTech.com USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K vs StarTech.com 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 30identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:6
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:4
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:2
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:1
  • Combo headphone/mic port
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:No
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:Yes
  • Housing material
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:Aluminium, Plastic
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:Plastic
  • Certification
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:CE, FCC, REACH
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
  • Input current
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:1 A
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:2 A
  • Output current
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:2 A
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:6 A
  • Compatible power plug types
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:AU, EU, JP, UK, US
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:AU, JP

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Comparison of DK30A2DH, DK30CH2DPPD
69 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
10G supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, PlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers1 A2 A
Output currentDiffers2 A6 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesDiffersAU, EU, JP, UK, USAU, JP
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Software1 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7Windows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm82 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm34 mm
WeightDiffers301 g385 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers130 mm161 mm
Package depthDiffers318 mm296 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm71 mm
Package weightDiffers900 g1.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-C, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightDiffers305 mm382 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers325 mm370 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers325 mm318 mm
Other features1 differ
Cable lengthKnown for one0.152 mUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA/VLI - VL813DisplayLink - DL-6950, Genesys Logic - GL3523, Texas Instruments - TPS65982, Parade Technologies - PS176
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one12,480,5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source

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