Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

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

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 6identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K has 1 more displays supported than 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 (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than 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 (3 vs 2). USB connector type: USB Type-A 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, USB Type-C on the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K. Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels 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, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K. Chipset: Silicon Motion SM768 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, Synaptics VMM5310 on the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K.

  • USB connector type
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:USB Type-A
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:USB Type-C
  • Number of displays supported
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:2
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:2
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3
  • Maximum resolution
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Chipset
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:Silicon Motion SM768
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:Synaptics VMM5310
  • Product colour
    • 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
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:Grey

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Comparison of UGA-HDMI-2S, MST14CD123HD
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers23
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 resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
ChipsetDiffersSilicon Motion SM768Synaptics VMM5310
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one5 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 EnterpWindows 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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 g
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 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
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C male - USB Type-A femaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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