Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station vs StarTech.com USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K

Add a product
  • 28specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 8identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:4
  • HDMI version
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2.1
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:2.0
  • Headphone outputs
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:1
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:Yes
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:3
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:4
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:0 - 90%
    • USB-C to Quad-Monitor Workstation Adapter, 4K:0 - 95%

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of DK30C2DPEPRUE, QUAD-USB-HDMI-ADAPT
67 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 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 quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers34
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington, Nano, WedgeUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one10.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one210 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType MUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneEU, UKUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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 SequoiaMac 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 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
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersUbuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 LTSUbuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%0 - 95%
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers169 mm145 mm
Package depthDiffers251 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers90 mm40 mm
Package weightDiffers1.2 kg220 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers300 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers395 mm420 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers315 mm225 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers6 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink - DL6950, Genesys Logic - GL5911, Genesys Logic - GL5910, Genesys Logic - GL3590, Realtek - RTL8156BDisplayLink - DL7400
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source146 g

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop docks & port replicators comparisons

All laptop docks & port replicators comparisons