Product comparison · 2 usb graphics adapters

StarTech.com USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA vs Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA has 4 more displays supported than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (5 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C 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 C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA has 125 g more weight than the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter (165 g vs 40 g). USB connector type: USB Type-C on the StarTech.com USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA, USB Type-A on the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter. USB connector gender: Male on the StarTech.com USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA, Female on the Vivolink VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter.

  • USB connector type
    • USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:USB Type-C
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:USB Type-A
  • USB connector gender
    • USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C 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 C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:5
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:4
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:1
  • Maximum resolution
    • USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C 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 C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:Grey
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:Black
  • Weight
    • USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:165 g
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:40 g
  • Package weight
    • USB C to Quad HDMI Adapter, USB-C to 4x HDMI Monitor Converter for Windows (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA:268 g
    • VLHUB221 USB graphics adapter:50 g

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Comparison of USBC2HD4, VLHUB221
45 specifications
Performance5 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB 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 supportedDiffers51
HDMI ports quantityDiffers41
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh rate at maximum resolution60 Hz60 Hz
Audio output channels2.0 channels2.0 channels
ChipsetKnown for oneTrigger T6-688SL, IT66121Unknown — 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 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
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 colourDiffersGreyBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Integrated USB cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
WeightDiffers165 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 - 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 one144 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one213 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers268 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 one459 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one322 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one443 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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