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 VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 31known 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 VLHUB221 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 VLHUB221 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 140 g more weight than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (180 g vs 40 g). Only 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 integrated USB cable. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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, 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter.

  • USB version
    • USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB connector gender
    • USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Male
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Female
  • 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
    • VLHUB221 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
    • VLHUB221 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
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Product colour
    • USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Grey
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Black
  • 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
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Metal
  • Integrated USB cable
    • USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No

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Comparison of USB32HD4, VLHUB221
46 specifications
Performance5 differ
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputYesYes
DisplayPort outputNoNo
Number of displays supportedDiffers41
HDMI ports quantityDiffers41
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
ChipsetKnown for oneTrigger T6-688SL, IT66121Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 Gbit/s
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal
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 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one101 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one16 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers180 g40 g
USB cable lengthKnown for one1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 75 °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 one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one144 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers280 g50 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one321 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

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