Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K vs Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K has 1 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (5.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K has 130 g more package weight than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (180 g vs 50 g). Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K has integrated USB cable. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K, 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black.

  • USB version
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB connector type
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:USB Type-C
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:Male
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Female
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:2
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:1
  • Audio output channels
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:5.1 channels
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:2.0 channels
  • Product colour
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:Grey
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Black
  • Housing material
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:Aluminium, Plastic
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Metal
  • Integrated USB cable
    • USB-C to Dual-HDMI Adapter - USB-C or A to 2x HDMI - 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:No

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50 specifications
Performance5 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 oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
Number of displays supportedDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for oneDisplayLink - DL6950Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0b
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2160p
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 Gbit/s
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, PlasticMetal
Integrated USB cableDiffersYesNo
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 EnterpUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac 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 oneUbuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one174 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one143 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers180 g50 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
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one337 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one328 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V

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