Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K vs Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 7identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K has 2 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (3 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K has 5.1 channels more audio output channels than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (7.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K has 33 g more weight than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (73 g vs 40 g). Only the StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K has DVI output. Only the StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K has integrated USB cable.

  • USB connector type
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:USB Type-C
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:Male
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Female
  • DVI output
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:3
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:1
  • HDMI version
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:2.0b
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0
  • Audio output channels
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:7.1 channels
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0 channels
  • Product colour
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:Grey
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Black
  • Integrated USB cable
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI DVI VGA Adapter, Up to 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No

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44 specifications
Performance6 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputDiffersYesNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
Number of displays supportedDiffers31
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers2.0b2.0
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.22.2
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for oneITE - IT6224FNUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Integrated USB cableDiffersYesNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers73 g40 g
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one173 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one145 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers137 g50 g
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one60 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one542 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one347 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one327 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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