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i-tec Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter vs StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:1000 Mbit/s
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Black, Grey
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:Black
  • Width
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:61 mm
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:41 mm
  • Depth
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:23 mm
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:95 mm
  • Weight
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:37 g
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:44.9 g
  • Package width
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:130 mm
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:143 mm
  • Package depth
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:100 mm
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:173 mm
  • Package height
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:20 mm
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub and Power Delivery:33 mm

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52 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3azIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8153VIA/VLI - VL100, VIA/VLI - VL813, Realtek - RTL8153
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
System requirements2 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 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 HWindows 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 supportedDiffersYesMac 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 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers61 mm41 mm
DepthDiffers23 mm95 mm
WeightDiffers37 g44.9 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers130 mm143 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm173 mm
Package heightDiffers20 mm33 mm
Package weightDiffers62 g123 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source338 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W

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