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StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 17identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:0
  • Microphone in
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:No
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:Yes
  • Headphone outputs
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:0
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:1
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:5 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:40 Gbit/s
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:2
  • Housing material
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:Plastic
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:Aluminium, Plastic
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • USB C Multiport Adapter, Portable USB-C Dock to 4K HDMI, 2-pt USB 3.0 Hub, SD/SDHC, GbE:0 - 55 °C
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Dual Monitor 4K:5 - 40 °C

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69 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 quantity22
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Product colourBlack, GreyBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedDiffers12
Charging functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium, Plastic
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC, REACH
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one30 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, JP, US
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac 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 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, 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 - 55 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs40 - 50%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers46 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers116 mm220 mm
HeightDiffers16 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers77.9 g450 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers145 mm148 mm
Package depthDiffers173 mm248 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm88 mm
Package weightDiffers154 g1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Thunderbolt, USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers350 mm175 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers470 mm355 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers340 mm250 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers70 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Cable lengthDiffers0.152 m0.52 m
ChipsetDiffersVLI - VL813, VLI - VL100, Genesys Logic - GL857L, Parade - PS176, Realtek - RTL8153Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540, Fresco - FL1100EX, Texas Instruments - PCM2912A, Intel - WGI210AT, Texas Instruments - TPS65983
USB data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480,5000 Mbit/s

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