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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 - vs Techly IADAP USB31-DOCK2

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 1identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 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 -:Thunderbolt 3
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:USB C
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 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 -:0
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 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 -:2
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 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 -:0
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:1
  • Product colour
    • 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 -:Black, Silver
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:White
  • Certification
    • 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 -:CE, FCC
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:CE, RoHS
  • Power source type
    • 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 -:AC
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:USB
  • Output current
    • 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 -:3.25 A
    • IADAP USB31-DOCK2:3 A

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Comparison of TB33A1C, IADAP USB31-DOCK2
60 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 3USB C
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverWhite
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one20 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneAny brandUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
Hub interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, VGA
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersACUSB
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.8 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers3.25 A3 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W60 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneType NUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneAU, EU, JP, UK, USUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 EnterpriWindows 10
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 VenturaYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers74 mm41 mm
DepthDiffers148 mm17 mm
HeightDiffers23.5 mm95 mm
WeightDiffers200 g86 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one185 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one116 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderboltUnknown — 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 certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one385 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one368 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one0.518 mUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneIntel - Alpine Ridge JHL6540, ASMedia - ASM1042A, ASMedia - ASM1142Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels

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