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Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 0identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K 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). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K has HDCP. Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows, 7680 x 4320 pixels on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K. 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, Intel JHL7440 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K. Product colour: Black on the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows, Silver on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K.

  • HDCP
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:No
    • Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K:Yes
  • DisplayPort version
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:1.2
    • Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K: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
    • Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Chipset
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:DisplayLink DL-6950
    • Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K:Intel JHL7440
  • Product colour
    • 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows:Black
    • Thunderbolt to Dual DisplayPort Adapter DP 1.4, Dual 4K:Silver

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Comparison of USBC-6950U, TB32DP14
47 specifications
Performance4 differ
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector genderKnown for oneMaleUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — 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
HDCPDiffersNoYes
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.21.4
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for one60 HzUnknown — 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
ChipsetDiffersDisplayLink DL-6950Intel JHL7440
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one5 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4/2.2
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
System requirements2 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 VenturaMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 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 source270 g
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138 g
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-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 mm
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080

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