Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader vs Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows

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  • 6differ
  • 4identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows (2 vs 1). The ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). Only the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows has DisplayPort output. USB connector type: USB Type-A, USB Type-C on the ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader, USB Type-C on the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows. Product colour: Grey on the ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader, Black on the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows.

  • USB connector type
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:USB Type-C
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:No
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:Yes
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:2
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:1
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Product colour
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:Grey
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:Black

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Comparison of AC7021, USBC-6950U
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStraight
DisplayPort outputDiffersNoYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 4096 x 2160640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 900, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3440 x 1440, 3840 x 1600, 3840 x 2160
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayLink DL-6950
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A male - USB Type-C female
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter 1x USB-C to USB-A Adapter 1x Quick Start Guide
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one12.0V (2.58A), 15.0V (2.67A), 20.0V (3.0A), 5.0V (2.0A), 9.0V (2.44A)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one121 gUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source

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