Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA

26specifications compared
21differ
5identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

USB connector type
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:USB Type-C
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:USB Type-A
HDMI output
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:No
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Yes
DisplayPort output
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:Yes
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:No
Number of displays supported
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:1
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:2
Audio output channels
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:7.1 channels
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:2.0 channels
Product colour
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:White
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Black
Width
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:37 mm
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:66 mm
Depth
- USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:180 mm
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:315 mm

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Comparison of CDP2DPW, USB32HD2
42 specifications	A StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K Model CDP2DPW View product	B StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA Model USB32HD2 View product
Performance7 differ
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
USB connector gender	Male	Male
DVI output	No	No
HDMI outputDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPort outputDiffers	Yes	No
Number of displays supportedDiffers	1	2
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 MB
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3840 x 2160 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1440, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 3840 x 2160	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2048 x 1152, 3840 x 2160
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1 channels	2.0 channels
ChipsetDiffers	PERICOM - PI3DPX1203, NXP - PTN5100	Trigger T6-688SL, Silicon Image - Sil9136-3
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480p, 720p, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Integrated USB cable	Yes	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Pro, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Minimum processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Core i5
Minimum processor speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 TB
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	37 mm	66 mm
DepthDiffers	180 mm	315 mm
HeightDiffers	14 mm	15 mm
WeightDiffers	26 g	56 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.14 m	0.25 m
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	125 mm	213 mm
Package depthDiffers	225 mm	145 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 mm
Package weightDiffers	28 g	184 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS	CE, RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	200 pc(s)	40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	325 mm	450 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	500 mm	322 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	210 mm	438 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020	84733020

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