Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K 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

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
10known 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 1 more displays supported than the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K (4 vs 3). 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 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K (4 vs 3). 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 37 mm more width than the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K (80 mm vs 43 mm). USB connector type: USB Type-C on the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K, USB Type-A on 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. Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K, 1920 x 1080 pixels on 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.

USB connector type
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K: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
Number of displays supported
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:4
HDMI ports quantity
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3
- 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
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:3840 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
Chipset
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:Synaptics VMM5310
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Trigger T6-688SL, IT66121
Housing material
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:Plastic
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Aluminium
Width
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:43 mm
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:80 mm
Depth
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K:105 mm
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:101 mm

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Comparison of MST14CD123HD, USB32HD4
41 specifications	A StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x HDMI MST Hub, Triple 4K Model MST14CD123HD 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
Performance5 differ
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers	3	4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	4
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	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
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetDiffers	Synaptics VMM5310	Trigger T6-688SL, IT66121
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Aluminium
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	43 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	105 mm	101 mm
HeightDiffers	14 mm	16 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	180 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.3 m	1 m
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	-10 - 75 °C
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	145 mm	211 mm
Package depthDiffers	174 mm	144 mm
Package heightDiffers	32 mm	40 mm
Package weightDiffers	124 g	280 g
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
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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