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Kensington SD5005T5 EQ vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 15identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ (2 vs 0). The Kensington SD5005T5 EQ has 3 more Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors (4 vs 1). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors has 96 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Only the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ has card reader integrated. Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors.

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • SD5005T5 EQ:0
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
  • Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity
    • SD5005T5 EQ:4
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SD5005T5 EQ:100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • SD5005T5 EQ:White
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Black, Grey
  • Card reader integrated
    • SD5005T5 EQ:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:No
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • SD5005T5 EQ:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • SD5005T5 EQ:144 Hz
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:240 Hz
  • Number of displays supported
    • SD5005T5 EQ:3
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:4

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60 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up to140 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers41
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance6 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rate80 Gbit/s80 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz240 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers34
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonNano, 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
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
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 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source243 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source353 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source730 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source262 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source169 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedThunderboltThunderbolt
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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)
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

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