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Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K vs StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 6identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has 1 more displays supported than the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has 27.4 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K (32.4 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Only the Plugable Technologies USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K has HDMI output. Only the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has DisplayPort output.

  • HDMI output
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:Yes
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:No
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:No
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:Yes
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:2
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:3
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Chipset
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:DisplayLink - DL-6950
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:Synaptics VMM5330
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:5 Gbit/s
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:32.4 Gbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:Silver
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:Grey
  • Width
    • USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K:60 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:105 mm

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Comparison of USBC-6950M, MST14CD123DP
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USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K

Model USBC-6950M

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Performance6 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPort outputDiffersNoYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of displays supportedDiffers23
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink - DL-6950Synaptics VMM5330
Data transfer rate (max)Differs5 Gbit/s32.4 Gbit/s
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 900, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3440 x 1440, 3840 x 1600, 3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey
Integrated USB cableYesYes
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers85 g52 g
USB cable lengthDiffers0.22 m0.3 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 source142 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92.4 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
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
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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