Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter vs StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter has 5.1 channels more audio output channels than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K (7.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter has 5 mm more package width than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K (147 mm vs 142 mm). Only the StarTech.com USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter has HDMI output. Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has DisplayPort output.

  • HDMI output
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:Yes
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:No
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:No
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Audio output channels
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:7.1 channels
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:2.0 channels
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:0 - 45 °C
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:-10 - 70 °C
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:-40 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:10 - 85%
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:5 - 90%
  • Package width
    • USB C Video Adapter, USB C to HDMI VGA Multiport Adapter:147 mm
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:142 mm

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47 specifications
Performance4 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPort outputDiffersNoYes
Number of displays supported22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for one30 mUnknown — 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
VGA (D-Sub) outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0bUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels2.0 channels
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSynaptics - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103
Designidentical
Product colourGreyGrey
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one60 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one41 gUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 m
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%5 - 90%
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers147 mm142 mm
Package depthDiffers174 mm170 mm
Package heightDiffers33 mm30 mm
Package weightDiffers245 g108.8 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers60 pc(s)70 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers541 mm473 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers348 mm331 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers324 mm440 mm
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 x64

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