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 Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 1 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (2 vs 1). The Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black has 0.1 more HDCP version than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K (2.3 vs 2.2). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 58.8 g more package weight than the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black (108.8 g vs 50 g). Only the Vivolink VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black 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
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Male
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Female
  • HDMI output
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:No
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Yes
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Yes
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:2
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:1
  • HDCP version
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:2.2
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:2.3
  • Product colour
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Grey
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Black
  • Housing material
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Plastic
    • VLHUB121-EXT USB graphics adapter Black:Metal

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Comparison of MST14CD122DP, VLHUB121-EXT
44 specifications
Performance6 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI outputDiffersNoYes
DisplayPort outputDiffersYesNo
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers21
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionDiffers2.22.3
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channels2.0 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for oneSynaptics - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0b
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2160p
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 Gbit/s
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one142 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers108.8 g50 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one70 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one473 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one331 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one440 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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