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HP Thunderbolt 4 vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the HP Thunderbolt 4 (2 vs 1). The HP Thunderbolt 4 has 29 mm more width than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors (121 mm vs 92 mm). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 122 mm more depth than the HP Thunderbolt 4 (243 mm vs 121 mm). Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 35 °C on the HP Thunderbolt 4, 0 - 40 °C on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors. Cables included: AC on the HP Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 4:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Thunderbolt 4:0 - 35 °C
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:0 - 40 °C
  • Width
    • Thunderbolt 4:121 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:92 mm
  • Depth
    • Thunderbolt 4:121 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:243 mm
  • Height
    • Thunderbolt 4:51 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:353 mm
  • Weight
    • Thunderbolt 4:740 g
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:730 g
  • Package width
    • Thunderbolt 4:396 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:262 mm
  • Package depth
    • Thunderbolt 4:171 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:169 mm

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77 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Host interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt 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 source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, Link, Activity
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneChina, Thailand, MexicoUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneHomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
Power supplyKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers121 mm92 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers51 mm353 mm
WeightDiffers740 g730 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers396 mm262 mm
Package depthDiffers171 mm169 mm
Package heightDiffers95 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1.08 kg1.12 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersACThunderbolt
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=trueUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneHP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock; 120 W power adapter; Thunderbolt 4 cable (1 m); Power cord; Product notice; Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM6210, Synaptics - VMM6210, Infineon - CYPM1322, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VP226, VIA Labs - VP226, Realtek - RTL8156B, Fresco Logic - FL8501, Realtek - ALC4032
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; macOS; Linux; ThinPro; ChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1199.9 x 1000 x 140 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 5.51")Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211602Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMacOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneAt least 35% post-consumer recycled plasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one821844328330, 821844328361Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(ABB) 821844328330; (ABU) 821844328361Unknown — not stated by the source

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