Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p) 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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  • 30specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 5identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB connector type
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):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
  • DVI output
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):Yes
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:No
  • HDMI output
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):Yes
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):4
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:1
  • Audio output channels
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):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 Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):Grey
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Black
  • Housing material
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):Aluminium
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Plastic
  • Width
    • USB C Multiport Video Adapter with HDMI, VGA, Mini DisplayPort or DVI - USB Type C Monitor Adapter to HDMI 1.4 or mDP 1.2 (4K) - VGA or DVI (1080p):145 mm
    • USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter, USB DP Monitor Converter for Windows, 4K (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:55 mm

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46 specifications
Performance8 differ
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderMaleMale
DVI outputDiffersYesNo
HDMI outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPort outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedDiffers41
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 Hz
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 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
ChipsetDiffersCypress - CYPD1120, Cypress - CY7C65210, Parade - PS8348B, Parade - PS171Trigger - T6-688L
USB pass-throughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, DisplayLink, REACHMicrosoft WHQL, CE, FCC, REACH
VGA (D-Sub) outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI connector typeKnown for oneDVI-DUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
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 & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers145 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers175 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm16 mm
WeightDiffers180 g58 g
USB cable lengthDiffers0.115 m0.2 m
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-15 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers105 mm144 mm
Package depthDiffers55 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers16 mm38 mm
Package weightDiffers121 g190 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers70 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers440 mm315 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers473 mm440 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers331 mm430 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020

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