Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

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

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 11identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB connector type
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:USB Type-C
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:USB Type-A
  • Refresh rate at maximum resolution
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:60 Hz
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:30 Hz
  • Audio output channels
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:7.1 channels
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:2.0 channels
  • Product colour
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:White
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Black
  • Width
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:27 mm
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:55 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:60 mm
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:75 mm
  • Weight
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:23 g
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:58 g
  • USB cable length
    • USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:0.014 m
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:0.2 m

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44 specifications
Performance6 differ
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionDiffers60 Hz30 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 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 2160640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768, 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 channelsDiffers7.1 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetDiffersNXP - PTN5100, Pericom - PI3DPX1203Trigger - T6-688L
USB pass-throughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, REACHMicrosoft WHQL, CE, FCC, REACH
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Minimum processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCore i5
Minimum processor speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers27 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm75 mm
WeightDiffers23 g58 g
USB cable lengthDiffers0.014 m0.2 m
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-15 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%0 - 85%
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers59 mm144 mm
Package depthDiffers218 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers41 mm38 mm
Package weightDiffers31 g190 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers180 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers505 mm315 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers334 mm440 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers230 mm430 mm

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