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 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K

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  • 8differ
  • 4identical
  • 32known 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 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader has 82 mm more width than the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K (125 mm vs 43 mm). The ACT USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader has 55 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K (160 mm vs 105 mm). 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 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K. 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 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K.

  • 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
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:USB Type-C
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:Aluminium
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:Plastic
  • Width
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:125 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:43 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:160 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:105 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:25 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:14 mm
  • Weight
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:121 g
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:72 g
  • USB cable length
    • USB-C multiport adapter for 1 HDMI monitor, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, card reader:0.12 m
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:0.3 m

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Comparison of AC7021, MST14CD123HD
44 specifications
Performance2 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 outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 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 VMM5310
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 & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm43 mm
DepthDiffers160 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers121 g72 g
USB cable lengthDiffers0.12 m0.3 m
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 source0 - 85%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source174 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124 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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