Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA has 2 more displays supported than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA has 0.7 m more USB cable length than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K (1 m vs 0.3 m). The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA has 69 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 (211 mm vs 142 mm). Only the StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA 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.

USB connector type
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:USB Type-C
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:USB Type-A
HDMI output
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:No
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Yes
DisplayPort output
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Yes
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:No
Number of displays supported
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:2
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:4
Maximum resolution
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:4096 x 2160 pixels
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Housing material
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Plastic
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Aluminium
USB cable length
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:0.3 m
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:1 m
Operating temperature (T-T)
- USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:0 - 40 °C
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:0 - 45 °C

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Comparison of MST14CD122DP, USB32HD4
42 specifications	A StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K Model MST14CD122DP View product	B StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA Model USB32HD4 View product
Performance6 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
HDMI outputDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPort outputDiffers	Yes	No
Number of displays supportedDiffers	2	4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
ChipsetDiffers	Synaptics - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103	Trigger T6-688SL, IT66121
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Aluminium
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.3 m	1 m
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	-10 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	0 - 85%
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	142 mm	211 mm
Package depthDiffers	170 mm	144 mm
Package heightDiffers	30 mm	40 mm
Package weightDiffers	108.8 g	280 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	70 pc(s)	40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	473 mm	455 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	331 mm	321 mm
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84733020

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