Product comparison · 2 interface hubs

i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery vs StarTech.com 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display

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Key differences

The i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery has 4 more ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display (8 vs 4). The i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery has 4,920 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display (5000 Mbit/s vs 80 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display has 55 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery (140 W vs 85 W). Product colour: Silver on the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery, Grey on the StarTech.com 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display. Mac operating systems supported: Yes on the i-tec USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery, Mac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia on the StarTech.com 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display.

  • Ports quantity
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:8
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:4
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:5000 Mbit/s
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:80 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:Silver
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:Grey
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:85 W
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:140 W
  • Width
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:161 mm
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:77.5 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:30 mm
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:172.6 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:21 mm
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:20 mm
  • Weight
    • USB-C/USB-A Metal HUB 6 port (3x USB-C, 3x USB-A), LAN, Power Delivery:86 g
    • 4-Port Thunderbolt 5 Hub with Thunderbolt Share KVM, 80/120Gbps, 8K Multi-Display:451 g

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50 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ports quantityDiffers84
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A + Type-CThunderbolt 5
Hub interfacesDiffersRJ-45, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CThunderbolt 5, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s80 Mbit/s
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers85 W140 W
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8K Ultra HD
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Cable lengthKnown for one0.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180.18 W
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.58 A
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, ChromeOS, iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers161 mm77.5 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm172.6 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers86 g451 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK, EU
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source285 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480, Parade - FL5801, Infineon - CYPM1322, Infineon - CYPD8225

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