Gearmo 4 Port USB to RS232 Adapter with FTDI vs USB to RS232 adapter with FTDI chipset
Overall winner: USB to RS232 adapter with FTDI chipset
Key Differences
StarTech A is a single-cable USB-to-RS232 adapter with a null modem DB9 port and higher average rating from more reviews, making it better for single-device, straightforward serial use and DTE/DCE resolution. Gearmo B offers four RS232 ports on one unit for connecting multiple serial devices at once but requires a USB connection per port and has fewer reviews and a slightly lower rating
Gearmo 4 Port USB to RS232 Adapter with FTDI
USB to RS-232 adapter with four ports and FTDI chipset for cross-platform use. Plug-and-play with COM port retention for stable serial connections. Customers note reliable Linux compatibility and solid build quality
Pros
- 4-port USB to RS-232 support
- Plug-and-play with COM port retention
- FTDI chipset for broad OS compatibility
- No external power required
Cons
- Requires USB connection for all ports
USB to RS232 adapter with FTDI chipset
USB to serial RS232 adapter converting USB to a null modem DB9 port. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Customers praise plug-and-play setup and reliable FTDI FT232R chip
Pros
- single cable design eliminates extra adapters
- null modem RS232 DB9 port for DTE/DCE resolution
- broad compatibility across USB 1.0/2.0 and major OSes
- LED indicators show activity
Cons
- no explicit mention of Windows/mac/linux driver support beyond general compatibility
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Gearmo |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | StarTech |
| User Reviews | StarTech |