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StarTech.com USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 28identical
  • 20known 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
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:2
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:0
  • Combo headphone/mic port
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:Yes
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:Aluminium, Plastic
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:Plastic
  • Input current
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:1 A
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:2 A
  • Output current
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:2 A
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:5 A
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • USB-C & USB-A Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:40 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:100 W

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72 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 quantityDiffers63
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantity22
Microphone inYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab
10G supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rate5 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supported22
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, PlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC, REACH
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 A5 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs40 W100 W
Power plug typeType NType N
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, USAU, EU, JP, UK, US
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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm46 mm
WeightDiffers301 g321 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers130 mm185 mm
Package depthDiffers318 mm288 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm118 mm
Package weightDiffers900 g1.91 kg
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-C, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Quick start guideYesYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Cable lengthDiffers0.152 m1 m
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA/VLI - VL813VIA/VLI - VL813, MegaChips - STDP4320, ASMedia - ASM1153E, Realtek - RTL8153, C-Media - CM6533, Texas Instruments - TPS65986
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB data transfer rates12,480,5000 Mbit/s12,480,5000 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Supported HDD interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"

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