Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz vs StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 9identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K has 1 more displays supported than the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz (2 vs 1). USB connector type: USB Type-A, USB Type-C on the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz, USB Type-C on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K. Maximum resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels on the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K. Chipset: Silicon Motion - SM768 on the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz, DisplayLink - DL6950 on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K.

  • USB connector type
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:USB Type-C
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:1
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:1
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:2
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Chipset
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:Silicon Motion - SM768
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:DisplayLink - DL6950
  • Product colour
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C Macs and Windows, Extend an HDMI Monitor up to 1080p@60Hz:Black
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:Grey

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48 specifications
Performance6 differ
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
Number of displays supportedDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 14401280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
ChipsetDiffersSilicon Motion - SM768DisplayLink - DL6950
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 sourceAluminium, Plastic
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac 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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUbuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 m
WidthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one52.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one86 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source174 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 g
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A male - USB Type-C female
Quick installation guideYesYes
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 source40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source337 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 mm

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