Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA

31specifications compared
23differ
8identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

USB connector type
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:USB Type-C
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:USB Type-A
HDMI output
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:No
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Yes
DisplayPort output
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:Yes
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:No
Number of displays supported
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:3
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:2
Width
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:60 mm
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:66 mm
Depth
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:78 mm
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:315 mm
Height
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:18 mm
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:15 mm
Weight
- 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p:86 g
- USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:56 g

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Comparison of MSTCDP123DP, USB32HD2
42 specifications	A StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Multi-Monitor Adapter, USB Type-C to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 MST Hub, Triple 1080p Model MSTCDP123DP View product	B StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB to 2x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA Model USB32HD2 View product
Performance6 differ
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
USB connector gender	Male	Male
DVI output	No	No
HDMI outputDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPort outputDiffers	Yes	No
Number of displays supportedDiffers	3	2
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 MB
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3840 x 2160 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1440, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 3840 x 2160	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800, 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2048 x 1152, 3840 x 2160
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
ChipsetDiffers	MegaChips - STDP4320, VIA/VLI - VL100	Trigger T6-688SL, Silicon Image - Sil9136-3
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionKnown for one	30 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Plastic	Plastic
Integrated USB cable	Yes	Yes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windo	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 Pro, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Minimum processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Core i5
Minimum processor speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 TB
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	60 mm	66 mm
DepthDiffers	78 mm	315 mm
HeightDiffers	18 mm	15 mm
WeightDiffers	86 g	56 g
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.322 m	0.25 m
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	-20 - 70%	0 - 85%
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	145 mm	213 mm
Package depthDiffers	175 mm	145 mm
Package heightDiffers	30 mm	41 mm
Package weightDiffers	200 g	184 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS	CE, RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	28 pc(s)	40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	330 mm	450 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	500 mm	322 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	220 mm	438 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020	84733020

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