Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

Plugable Technologies 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports vs StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K

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  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Plugable Technologies 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports has 2 more displays supported than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K (4 vs 2). The Plugable Technologies 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has 27.4 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the Plugable Technologies 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports (32.4 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has DisplayPort output. Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels on the Plugable Technologies 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K.

  • DisplayPort output
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:No
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:Yes
  • Number of displays supported
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:4
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:4
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:2
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Chipset
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:Silicon Motion SM768
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:Synaptics VMM5200
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:5 Gbit/s
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:32.4 Gbit/s
  • Product colour
    • 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports:Black
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:Black, Grey

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44 specifications
Performance6 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputDiffersNoYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedDiffers42
HDMI ports quantityDiffers42
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
ChipsetDiffersSilicon Motion SM768Synaptics VMM5200
Data transfer rate (max)Differs5 Gbit/s32.4 Gbit/s
USB versionKnown for oneUSB4 Gen 3x2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 g
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 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 55 °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
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 source460 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
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

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