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i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery (2 vs 0). The i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery has 80 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows (120 Gbit/s vs 40 Gbit/s). Only the i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery has card reader integrated. Host interface: Thunderbolt 5 on the i-tec Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows.

  • Host interface
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:Thunderbolt 5
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:USB4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:2
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1000,10,100 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:Black
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:Grey
  • Card reader integrated
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:Yes
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:120 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:40 Gbit/s
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Thunderbolt 5 Triple Display Docking Station, M.2 slot, 6x USB, 2.5GLAN + Power Delivery:120 Hz
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:60 Hz

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66 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up to140 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers120 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers120 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supported22
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.254 m
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOS, iPadOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers215 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers100 mm137 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers360 g143 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderboltUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 g
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source415 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)

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