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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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  • 54specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 28identical
  • 16known 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
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:5 Gbit/s
    • 4K USB-C Dock , Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:6 Gbit/s
  • 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
  • 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:EU, UK

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Comparison of DK30A2DH, DK30CH2DPPDU
70 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantity22
Microphone inYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
10G supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s6 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC, TAA
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers1 A2 A
Output currentDiffers2 A6 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType NUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesDiffersAU, EU, JP, UK, USEU, UK
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 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
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
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 g1.45 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
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
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case heightDiffers305 mm382 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers325 mm370 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers325 mm318 mm
Products per master (outer) case10 pc(s)10 pc(s)
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
Number of microphone inputs11
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one12,480,5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source

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