Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter 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

21specifications compared
12differ
9identical
19known 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 9 g more weight than the ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter (29 g vs 20 g). 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 0.146 m more USB cable length than the ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter (0.3 m vs 0.154 m). 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 140 mm more package width than the ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter (175 mm vs 35 mm). Only the ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter has HDMI output. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter, 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 to 4K HDMI Adapter: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 to 4K HDMI Adapter: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
Product colour
- USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter:Silver
- 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
Weight
- USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter:20 g
- 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:29 g
USB cable length
- USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter:0.154 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
Package width
- USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter:35 mm
- 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:175 mm
Package height
- USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter:180 mm
- 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:17 mm
Package weight
- USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter:84 g
- 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:27 g

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Comparison of UC3008A1-AT, CDP2VGAEC
40 specifications	A ATEN USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter Model UC3008A1-AT 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
Performance2 differ
USB versionKnown for one	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI outputDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android, iOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	20 g	29 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.154 m	0.3 m
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
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	35 mm	175 mm
Package heightDiffers	180 mm	17 mm
Package weightDiffers	84 g	27 g
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	20 pc(s)	200 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	200 mm	520 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	370 mm	336 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	270 mm	218 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	2.25 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	400 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
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%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RoHS

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