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Kensington SD5005T5 EQ vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ (1 vs 0). The Kensington SD5005T5 EQ has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ (2 vs 0). Only the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ has card reader integrated. Host interface: Thunderbolt 5 on the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows.

  • Host interface
    • SD5005T5 EQ:Thunderbolt 5
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:USB4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • SD5005T5 EQ:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • SD5005T5 EQ:3
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • SD5005T5 EQ:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SD5005T5 EQ:100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1000,10,100 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • SD5005T5 EQ:White
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:Grey
  • Card reader integrated
    • SD5005T5 EQ:Yes
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • SD5005T5 EQ:80 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:40 Gbit/s

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Comparison of SD5005T5 EQ, 318B-USB4MULTIPORT
52 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 source2.0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers80 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
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)
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 g
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)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderboltUnknown — not stated by the source

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