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 Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black

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  • 4differ
  • 6identical
  • 23known 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 1 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (2 vs 1). 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 4.65 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (5 Gbit/s vs 0.35 Gbit/s). USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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, 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black. USB connector gender: Male 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, Female on the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black.

  • USB version
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB connector gender
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:Male
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Female
  • 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
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:1
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • Dual Monitor Adapter for M1/M2/M3 Based macOS Systems, Windows, ChromeOS. Broad Compatibility - Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB 3.0 to HDMI Adap:5 Gbit/s
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:0.35 Gbit/s

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Comparison of UGA-HDMI-2S, VLHUB121-EXT
33 specifications
Performance4 differ
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
Number of displays supportedDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0b
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2160p
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
Data transfer rate (max)Differs5 Gbit/s0.35 Gbit/s
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — 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
ChipsetKnown for oneSilicon Motion SM768Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 EnterpUnknown — 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

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