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Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 11identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Yes
    • No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 0
  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Data transfer rate
    • 5 Gbit/s
    • 40 Gbit/s
  • Housing material
    • Plastic
    • Aluminium, Steel
  • Output current
    • 5 A
    • 5.417 A
  • Output voltage
    • 20 V
    • 12 V

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StarTech.com

Dual-Monitor USB-C Dock for Windows - 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay

Model MST30C2HDPPD

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StarTech.com

Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure with One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops/Desktops/All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3

Model TB31PCIEX16

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Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityKnown for one3
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2
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
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium, Steel
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneAny brand
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, REACH
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower
Rubber feetKnown for oneYes
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one1
Supported HDD interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5"
Power3 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current2 A2 A
Power supplyKnown for one60 W
Output currentDiffers5 A5.417 A
Output voltageDiffers20 V12 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs100 W65 W
Power plug typeType NType N
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, JP, UK, USAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Power source typeKnown for oneDC
Wireless chargingKnown for oneNo
Software1 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Ent
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 60 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm142 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers46 mm82 mm
WeightDiffers321 g1.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers185 mm471 mm
Package depthDiffers288 mm239 mm
Package heightDiffers118 mm94 mm
Package weightDiffers1.91 kg3.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CThunderbolt
Number of screwsKnown for one4
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one331 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one384 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one467 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one3 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Cable lengthDiffers1 m0.5 m
ChipsetDiffersVIA/VLI - VL813, MegaChips - STDP4320, ASMedia - ASM1153E, Realtek - RTL8153, C-Media - CM6533, Texas Instruments - TPS65986Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one12,480,5000 Mbit/s
Maximum port bandwidthKnown for one3.94 GB/s
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneYes
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)
Bearing typeKnown for oneSleeve bearing
Fan diameterKnown for one6 cm
Noise levelKnown for one24.55 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for one14.06 cfm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes

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