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CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black vs Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (1 vs 0). The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) has 141.5 mm more width than the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (218 mm vs 76.5 mm). The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) has 46 mm more depth than the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (80 mm vs 34 mm). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, USB4 on the Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10000,5000,2500,1000 Mbit/s on the CLUB3D CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, 1000 Mbit/s on the Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter).

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:0
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10000,5000,2500,1000 Mbit/s
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):1000 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:76.5 mm
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):218 mm
  • Depth
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:34 mm
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):80 mm
  • Height
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):31.5 mm
  • Weight
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:42 g
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):470 g
  • Package width
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:100 mm
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):240 mm
  • Package depth
    • CAC-2531 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:35 mm
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):145 mm

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Comparison of CAC-2531, ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter)
55 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PowerShareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10000,5000,2500,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Performanceidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEclipse Black
Card reader integratedNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSaver, Nano
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC/ICES, CE, KCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, CB, cULus, EAC, TUV- Mark, LoA, Ukraine DoC, NOM
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers76.5 mm218 mm
DepthDiffers34 mm80 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm31.5 mm
WeightDiffers42 g470 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers100 mm240 mm
Package depthDiffers35 mm145 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm77 mm
Package weightDiffers22 g1.03 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Packaging compositionidentical
Paper/cardboard packaging weightKnown for one22 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Plastic packaging weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Total paper/cardboard packaging weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Total plastic packaging weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8544 4290Unknown — not stated by the source

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