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 Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has 0.8 more HDMI version 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 (2.0 vs 1.2). 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 has 4.65 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (5 Gbit/s vs 0.35 Gbit/s). 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 has 46 g more weight than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (86 g vs 40 g). Only the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has HDCP. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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, 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter.

  • USB version
    • 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:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • 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
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • 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:Male
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Female
  • HDMI version
    • 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:1.2
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0
  • HDCP
    • 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:No
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Yes
  • 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
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • LED indicators
    • 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:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Status
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 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:5 Gbit/s
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:0.35 Gbit/s

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36 specifications
Performance8 differ
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
Number of displays supported11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.22.0
HDCPDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesStatus
ChipsetKnown for oneSilicon Motion - SM768Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Differs5 Gbit/s0.35 Gbit/s
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2160p
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers86 g40 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 g

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