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i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station vs Targus DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black

22specifications compared
15differ
7identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:3
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:4
HDMI version
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:1.4b
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:1.4
Product colour
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:Black, White
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:Black
LED indicators
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:Yes
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:Charging
Power source type
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:AC
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:DC
Output voltage
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:12 V
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:19 V
Width
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:195 mm
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:209.6 mm
Depth
- THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station:77 mm
- DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black:50.8 mm

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Comparison of THUNDERDOCK2UK, DOCK171USZ
47 specifications	A i-tec THUNDERBOLT™ 2 Docking Station Model THUNDERDOCK2UK View product	B Targus DOCK171USZ laptop dock/port replicator Black Model DOCK171USZ View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Host interfaceKnown for one	Thunderbolt 2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	4
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4b	1.4
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Card reader integrated	No	No
Data transfer rateKnown for one	20 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Charging function	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Charging
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC	DC
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageDiffers	12 V	19 V
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	195 mm	209.6 mm
DepthDiffers	77 mm	50.8 mm
HeightDiffers	28 mm	121.9 mm
WeightDiffers	316 g	1.45 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	307 mm	228.6 mm
Package depthDiffers	127 mm	157.8 mm
Package heightDiffers	83 mm	228.6 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.05 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Thunderbolt	AC, DC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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