Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader vs StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K

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  • 5differ
  • 3identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 0.18 m more USB cable length than the ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader (0.3 m vs 0.12 m). Only the ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader has HDMI output. Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K 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 StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K. Housing material: Aluminium on the ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader, Plastic on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K.

  • 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
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:USB Type-C
  • HDMI output
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:Yes
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:No
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:No
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Yes
  • Housing material
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:Aluminium
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Plastic
  • USB cable length
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:0.12 m
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:0.3 m

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44 specifications
Performance3 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
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPort outputDiffersNoYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSynaptics - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 4096 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
System requirementsidentical
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 x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
USB cable lengthDiffers0.12 m0.3 m
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108.8 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source473 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source331 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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