Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub vs StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib

12specifications compared
6differ
6identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib 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). The StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib has 0.15 m more USB cable length than the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub (0.3 m vs 0.15 m). Only the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub has HDMI output. Only the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub has DisplayPort output. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub, 1920 x 1200 pixels on the StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib.

HDMI output
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:Yes
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:No
DisplayPort output
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:Yes
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:No
Maximum resolution
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:4096 x 2160 pixels
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:1920 x 1200 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 VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:60 Hz
Product colour
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:Black
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:White
USB cable length
- USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub:0.15 m
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:0.3 m

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Comparison of AC7330, CDP2VGAEC
36 specifications	A ACT USB-C docking station 4K, for 1 HDMI or VGA monitor, ethernet, USB hub Model AC7330 View product	B StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib Model CDP2VGAEC View product
Performance4 differ
USB connector type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB connector gender	Male	Male
USB connector form factor	Straight	Straight
DVI output	No	No
HDMI outputDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayPort outputDiffers	Yes	No
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) output	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionDiffers	30 Hz	60 Hz
USB versionKnown for one	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.15 m	0.3 m
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	175 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	336 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020	84733020

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