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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only vs StarTech.com HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 18identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:2
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:4
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:0
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:1
  • Product colour
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:Black, Grey
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:Black, Silver
  • Data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:40 Gbit/s
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:5 Gbit/s
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • LED indicators
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:Power
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:Activity, Link, Power
  • Certification
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:CE, FCC, Thunderbolt
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:CE, FCC
  • Input current
    • Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station for Laptops - Windows Only:1.5 A
    • HDMI and DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for Laptops - Single 4K Support - USB 3.0:0.9 A

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66 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Silver
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Charging functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialAluminium, PlasticAluminium, Plastic
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerActivity, Link, Power
UASP supportYesYes
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneAny brandUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, ThunderboltCE, FCC
Power6 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
Input currentDiffers1.5 A0.9 A
Output currentDiffers6 A4 A
Output voltageDiffers12 V5 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs72 W20 W
Power plug typeDiffersType NType C
Compatible power plug typesDiffersUSAU, EU, UK, US
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, WiWindows 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 operating systems supportedDiffersNoMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm94 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm45 mm
WeightDiffers442 g283 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers134 mm145 mm
Package depthDiffers250 mm225 mm
Package heightDiffers114 mm56 mm
Package weightDiffers1.2 kg748 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, ThunderboltUSB
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one515 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersIntel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540, Fresco - FL1100EX, Texas Instruments - PCM2912A, Intel - WGI210AT, Texas Instruments - TPS65982DisplayLink - DL-5900, VLI - VL812, Genesys Logic - GL3521
USB data transfer rates12,480,5000 Mbit/s12,480,5000 Mbit/s

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