Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

Nanocable USB-C to HDMI/VGA/USB3.0/PD Converter vs Plugable Technologies Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap

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  • 2differ
  • 0identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Plugable Technologies Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap has 30 Hz more refresh rate at maximum resolution than the Nanocable USB-C to HDMI/VGA/USB3.0/PD Converter (60 Hz vs 30 Hz). Product colour: Grey on the Nanocable USB-C to HDMI/VGA/USB3.0/PD Converter, Black on the Plugable Technologies Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap.

  • Refresh rate at maximum resolution
    • USB-C to HDMI/VGA/USB3.0/PD Converter:30 Hz
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:60 Hz
  • Product colour
    • USB-C to HDMI/VGA/USB3.0/PD Converter:Grey
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:Black

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33 specifications
Performance1 differ
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB connector genderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStraight
DVI outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayPort outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionDiffers30 Hz60 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilicon Motion SM768
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Cable typeKnown for oneRound cableUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C male - USB Type-A female
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one62 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBlisterUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one135 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one180 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one59 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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