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StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K vs Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has 30 Hz more refresh rate at maximum resolution than the StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K (60 Hz vs 30 Hz). The StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K has 5.1 channels more audio output channels than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (7.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has 23 g more weight than the StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K (40 g vs 17 g). Only the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter has HDMI output. Only the StarTech.com USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K has DisplayPort output.

  • USB connector type
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:USB Type-C
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:Male
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Female
  • HDMI output
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:No
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Yes
  • DisplayPort output
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Refresh rate at maximum resolution
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:30 Hz
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:60 Hz
  • Audio output channels
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:7.1 channels
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:2.0 channels
  • Integrated USB cable
    • USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K:Yes
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:No

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USB C to DisplayPort Adapter - 4K

Model USBC-DISPLAYPORT

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Performance7 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB connector genderDiffersMaleFemale
DVI outputNoNo
HDMI outputDiffersNoYes
DisplayPort outputDiffersYesNo
Number of displays supported11
HDCPYesYes
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolutionDiffers30 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for onePERICOM - PI3DPX1203, NXP - PTN5100Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 Gbit/s
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Integrated USB cableDiffersYesNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one180 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers17 g40 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one225 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one16 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers26 g50 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one200 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one327 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one504 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one222 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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