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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 Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 23identical
  • 16known 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
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:0
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:2
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:1
  • Product colour
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:Black, Silver
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:Black, Grey
  • Data transfer rate
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:5 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:40 Gbit/s
  • Housing material
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:Plastic
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:Aluminium, Plastic
  • Certification
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:CE, FCC, REACH
  • Input current
    • 4K USB-C Dock, Triple UHD 4K Monitor Docking Station, Mac & Windows, USB C to HDMI & DisplayPort:2 A
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual Monitor 4K:2.5 A

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67 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 quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
Microphone inYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 W
Thunderbolt 3 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
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium, Plastic
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC, REACH
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power3 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers2 A2.5 A
Power supplyKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers6 A8.5 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Power plug typeKnown for oneType NUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesDiffersAU, JPEU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
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 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 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64,
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 60 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers82 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm220 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers385 g474 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers161 mm148 mm
Package depthDiffers296 mm248 mm
Package heightDiffers71 mm176 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CAC, Thunderbolt, USB Type-C
ManualYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers382 mm188 mm
Master (outer) case length370 mm370 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers318 mm268 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)4 pc(s)
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 - PS176Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540, Fresco Logic - FL1100EX, Texas Instruments - PCM2912A, Intel - WGI210AT, Texas Instruments - TPS65983
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.52 m

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