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StarTech.com Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 7identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:4
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:2
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Headphone outputs
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Data transfer rate
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:5 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:20 Gbit/s
  • Power source type
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:AC
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:USB
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Dual Monitor USB C Docking Station with:5 - 35 °C
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of MST30C2HHPDU, TB3ESATU31
65 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s20 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACUSB
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one4.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType NUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneEU, UKUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, WindowsWindows 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac 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
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%40 - 50%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm52 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers24 mm21 mm
WeightDiffers259 g50 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers157 mm142 mm
Package depthDiffers267 mm170 mm
Package heightDiffers90 mm30 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg150 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one304 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one337 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one287 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersVIA/VLI - VL813, MegaChips - STDP4320, Realtek - RTL8153, C-Media - CM6533, Texas Instruments - TPS65983Intel - Alpine Ridge (Thunderbolt), ASMedia - ASM1061 (eSATA)
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 m

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