Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA vs Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter

17specifications compared
13differ
4identical
19known 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 3 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter (4 vs 1). 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 3 more HDMI ports quantity than the Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter (4 vs 1). 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 30 Hz more refresh rate at maximum resolution than the Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter (60 Hz vs 30 Hz). USB connector type: 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, USB Type-C on the Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter. Maximum resolution: 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, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter.

USB connector type
- 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
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-C
Number of displays supported
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:4
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:1
HDMI ports quantity
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:4
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:1
Maximum resolution
- 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
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:60 Hz
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:30 Hz
Housing material
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Aluminium
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:Metal
Width
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:80 mm
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:60 mm
Height
- USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:16 mm
- VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter:155 mm

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Comparison of USB32HD4, VLHUB21
36 specifications	A 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	B Vivolink VLHUB21 USB graphics adapter Model VLHUB21 View product
Performance5 differ
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-C
USB connector gender	Male	Male
USB connector form factor	Straight	Straight
DVI outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI output	Yes	Yes
DisplayPort outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers	4	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	1
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionDiffers	60 Hz	30 Hz
ChipsetKnown for one	Trigger T6-688SL, IT66121	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Metal
Integrated USB cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	60 mm
DepthKnown for one	101 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	16 mm	155 mm
WeightDiffers	180 g	138 g
USB cable lengthKnown for one	1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 75 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	211 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	144 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	40 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	280 g	472 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	40 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	455 mm	165 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	321 mm	330 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	440 mm	50 mm
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733020	Unknown — not stated by the source

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