Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K vs Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has 2 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (3 vs 1). The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has 32.05 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (32.4 Gbit/s vs 0.35 Gbit/s). Only the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has HDMI output. Only the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K has DisplayPort output.

  • USB connector type
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:USB Type-C
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:Male
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Female
  • HDMI output
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:No
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Yes
  • DisplayPort output
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No
  • Number of displays supported
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:3
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:1
  • Maximum resolution
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:32.4 Gbit/s
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:0.35 Gbit/s
  • Product colour
    • 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.4 MST Hub, Triple 4K:Grey
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Black

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47 specifications
Performance7 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI outputDiffersNoYes
DisplayPort outputDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers31
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
ChipsetKnown for oneSynaptics VMM5330Unknown — 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 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Integrated USB cableDiffersYesNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers52 g40 g
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one0 - 85%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 weightDiffers92.4 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 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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