Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub vs Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz

12specifications compared
5differ
7identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub has 0.2 more HDMI version than the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz (1.4 vs 1.2). The Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz has 30 Hz more refresh rate at maximum resolution than the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub (60 Hz vs 30 Hz). Only the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub has DisplayPort output. USB connector type: USB Type-C on the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub, USB Type-A, USB Type-C on the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub, 2560 x 1440 pixels on the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz.

USB connector type
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:USB Type-C
- USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
DisplayPort output
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:Yes
- USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:No
HDMI version
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:1.4
- USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:1.2
Maximum resolution
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:4096 x 2160 pixels
- USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:2560 x 1440 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:30 Hz
- USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:60 Hz

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Comparison of AC7330, UGA-HDMI-S
32 specifications	A ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub Model AC7330 View product	B Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz Model UGA-HDMI-S View product
Performance5 differ
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
DisplayPort outputDiffers	Yes	No
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	1.2
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionDiffers	30 Hz	60 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silicon Motion - SM768
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	86 g
USB cable lengthKnown for one	0.15 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733020	Unknown — not stated by the source

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