Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows vs StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 8identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 0.2 more DisplayPort version than the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows (1.4 vs 1.2). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). Only the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows has HDMI output. Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has HDCP. Chipset: DisplayLink DL-6950 on the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows, Synaptics - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103 on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K.

  • HDMI output
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:Yes
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:No
  • HDCP
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:No
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Yes
  • DisplayPort version
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:1.2
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:1.4
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Product colour
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:Black
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Grey

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Comparison of USBC-6950U, MST14CD122DP
47 specifications
Performance5 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPort outputYesYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayPorts quantity22
Number of displays supported22
HDCPDiffersNoYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.21.4
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 - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — 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
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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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 source5 - 90%
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 source108.8 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
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-A male - USB Type-C femaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one1x Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter 1x USB-C to USB-A Adapter 1x Quick Start GuideUnknown — not stated by the source

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