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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 Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows has 1 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (2 vs 1). The Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (2 vs 1). The Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows 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). Only the Plugable Technologies 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows has DisplayPort output. Only the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has HDCP.

  • USB version
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB connector type
    • USB Type-C
    • USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • Male
    • Female
  • DisplayPort output
    • Yes
    • No
  • Number of displays supported
    • 2
    • 1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • HDCP
    • No
    • Yes
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 5 Gbit/s
    • 0.35 Gbit/s

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41 specifications
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Plugable Technologies

4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows

Model USBC-6950U

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Vivolink

VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

Model VLHUB221

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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-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
Number of displays supportedDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI version2.02.0
HDCPDiffersNoYes
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
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 2160
ChipsetKnown for oneDisplayLink DL-6950
Data transfer rate (max)Differs5 Gbit/s0.35 Gbit/s
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2
Supported video modesKnown for one2160p
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channels
LED indicatorsKnown for oneStatus
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneMetal
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneNo
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 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 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneNo
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Package weightKnown for one50 g
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A male - USB Type-C female
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
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 Guide
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one230 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one40 g

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