Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K vs StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib

29specifications compared
12differ
17identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum resolution
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:1920 x 1200 pixels
Width
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:27 mm
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:38 mm
Depth
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:400 mm
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:390 mm
Weight
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:28 g
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:29 g
USB cable length
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:0.306 m
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:0.3 m
Package width
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:122 mm
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:175 mm
Package depth
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:176 mm
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:125 mm
Package height
- USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:23 mm
- USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib:17 mm

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Comparison of CDP2MDPEC, CDP2VGAEC
36 specifications	A StarTech.com USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - 4K Model CDP2MDPEC View product	B StarTech.com USB C to VGA Adapter - 1080p USB Type-C to VGA Adapter Dongle - USB-C (DP Alt Mode) to VGA Monitor/Display Video Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Compatib Model CDP2VGAEC View product
Performance1 differ
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	27 mm	38 mm
DepthDiffers	400 mm	390 mm
WeightDiffers	28 g	29 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.306 m	0.3 m
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	122 mm	175 mm
Package depthDiffers	176 mm	125 mm
Package heightDiffers	23 mm	17 mm
Package weightDiffers	31 g	27 g
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	522 mm	520 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	340 mm	336 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	224 mm	218 mm

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