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HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C (3 vs 1). The HP 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (1 vs 0). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has DC-in jack. Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has card reader integrated.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
  • DC-in jack
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
  • Card reader integrated
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:60 Hz
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:240 Hz
  • Number of displays supported
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
  • Width
    • 86S97UT#ABB laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C:116 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:45 mm

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77 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CThunderbolt 5
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 source4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackDiffersNoYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCFexpress Type B, SD
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz240 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers13
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMacOSMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOS, Android, iPadOSUnknown — 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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers116 mm45 mm
DepthDiffers41.9 mm168 mm
HeightDiffers14.5 mm90 mm
WeightDiffers64 g636 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source147 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source113 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.52 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Box contentsKnown for oneWarranty card; Quick start guide; HubUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for one304.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one9 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480, Infineon - PMG1, Infineon - CCG8, Realtek - RTL8157CG, JMicron - JMS581LT, Texas Instruments - TPS2546, VIA Labs - VL822Q8, VIA Labs - VL822Q7, VIA Labs - VL817, Parade - FL5801, Terminus - FE1.1, STMicro - STM32C071F8
Cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10; Windows 11; macOS; Chrome OS; Android; iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneLight weightUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one304.9 kg (672.3 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211609Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneForest Stewardship Council (FSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneAt least 80% post-consumer recycled plastic; FSC Certified PackagingUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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