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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter - SD (UHS-II) Card Reader vs StarTech.com External Thunderbolt 3 to USB Controller - 3 Dedicated USB Host Chips - 1 Each for 5Gbps USB-A Ports, 1 Shared Between 10Gbps USB-C & USB-A Ports -

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 10identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Yes
    • No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 0
  • Product colour
    • Silver, White
    • Black, Silver
  • Card reader integrated
    • Yes
    • No
  • Data transfer rate
    • 5 Gbit/s
    • 20 Gbit/s
  • Housing material
    • Aluminium, Plastic
    • Aluminium

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62 specifications
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StarTech.com

USB-C Multiport Adapter - SD (UHS-II) Card Reader

Model DKT3CHSD4GPD

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StarTech.com

External Thunderbolt 3 to USB Controller - 3 Dedicated USB Host Chips - 1 Each for 5Gbps USB-A Ports, 1 Shared Between 10Gbps USB-C & USB-A Ports -

Model TB33A1C

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 3
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersSilver, WhiteBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s20 Gbit/s
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, PlasticAluminium
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityAny brandAny brand
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one1.8 A
Power supplyDiffers100 W15 W
Output currentKnown for one3.25 A
Output voltageKnown for one20 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one65 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneType N
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneAU, EU, JP, UK, US
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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpri
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 13.0 VenturaMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers50 mm74 mm
DepthDiffers110 mm148 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm23.5 mm
WeightDiffers92 g200 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers116 mm185 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm285 mm
Package heightDiffers25 mm116 mm
Package weightDiffers153 g1.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderbolt
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case heightDiffers400 mm300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers360 mm385 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers285 mm368 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers60 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Cable lengthDiffers0.15 m0.518 m
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