Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K vs Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has 1 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has 5.1 channels more audio output channels than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (7.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has DisplayPort output. Only the StarTech.com USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K has integrated USB cable.

  • USB connector type
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:USB Type-C
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:Male
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Female
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:2
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:2
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:1
  • Audio output channels
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:7.1 channels
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0 channels
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:32.4 Gbit/s
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:0.35 Gbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB Type-C Multi-Monitor MST Hub, Dual 4K:Black, Grey
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Black

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Comparison of MST14CD122HD, VLHUB221
45 specifications
Performance7 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputDiffersYesNo
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
Number of displays supportedDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for oneSynaptics VMM5200Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Differs32.4 Gbit/s0.35 Gbit/s
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2160p
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal
Integrated USB cableDiffersYesNo
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 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers55 g40 g
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 55 °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
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one70 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one460 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — 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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