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 VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter

Add a product
  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 25known 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 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the Vivolink VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The Vivolink VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter has 363.2 g more package weight than the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K (472 g vs 108.8 g). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K has 308 mm more master (outer) case width than the Vivolink VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter (473 mm vs 165 mm). Only the Vivolink VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter 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.

  • HDMI output
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:No
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:Yes
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Yes
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:Plastic
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:Metal
  • Package weight
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:108.8 g
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:472 g
  • Master (outer) case width
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:473 mm
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:165 mm
  • Master (outer) case length
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:331 mm
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:330 mm
  • Master (outer) case height
    • USB-C to Dual Displayport 1.4 Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 5K:440 mm
    • VLUSBCHUB3 USB graphics adapter:50 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of MST14CD122DP, VLUSBCHUB3
38 specifications
Performance3 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB connector genderMaleMale
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
DVI outputNoNo
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 supported22
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneSynaptics - VMM5220, VIA/VLI - VL103Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source138 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 g472 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one70 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers473 mm165 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers331 mm330 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers440 mm50 mm

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More usb graphics adapter comparisons

All usb graphics adapter comparisons