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StarTech.com 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 30identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:4
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:0
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Certification
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:CE, FCC, REACH
  • Output current
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:6 A
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:5 A
  • Compatible power plug types
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:AU, JP
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:AU, EU, JP, UK, US
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:-20 - 60 °C
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:82 mm
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay:90 mm

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73 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity22
Microphone inYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
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
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
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC, REACH
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power2 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current2 A2 A
Power supply60 W60 W
Output currentDiffers6 A5 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Power plug typeType NType N
Compatible power plug typesDiffersAU, JPAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Softwareidentical
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 HomeWindows 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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers82 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm46 mm
WeightDiffers385 g321 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers161 mm185 mm
Package depthDiffers296 mm288 mm
Package heightDiffers71 mm118 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.91 kg
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one382 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one318 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink - DL-6950, Genesys Logic - GL3523, Texas Instruments - TPS65982, Parade Technologies - PS176VIA/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
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
USB data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12,480,5000 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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