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Kensington SD5010T5 EQ vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 17identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ (3 vs 2). The Kensington SD5010T5 EQ has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (2 vs 0). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ, 10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K. Compatible memory cards: SD, MicroSD (TransFlash) on the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ, CFexpress Type B, SD on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • SD5010T5 EQ:2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • SD5010T5 EQ:2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • SD5010T5 EQ:2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
  • Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity
    • SD5010T5 EQ:2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SD5010T5 EQ:10,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
  • Compatible memory cards
    • SD5010T5 EQ:SD, MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:CFexpress Type B, SD
  • Data transfer rate
    • SD5010T5 EQ:80 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:120 Gbit/s
  • Output current
    • SD5010T5 EQ:8.2 A
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:12 A

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Comparison of SD5010T5 EQ, 183N-TB5USB4DOCK
75 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers23
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityDiffers23
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance4 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneSpace GrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, MicroSD (TransFlash)CFexpress Type B, SD
Data transfer rateDiffers80 Gbit/s120 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Number of displays supported33
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersNano, KensingtonKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Aluminium
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Output currentDiffers8.2 A12 A
Output voltageDiffers22 V20 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm45 mm
DepthDiffers140 mm168 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm90 mm
WeightDiffers890 g636 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers180 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm296 mm
Package heightDiffers110 mm113 mm
Package weightDiffers1.85 kg1.52 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersThunderbolt, PowerThunderbolt
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, RCM, UKCA, CB, REACH, RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers6 pc(s)10 pc(s)
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for onemacOS 14.5 or above; Windows 11 (23H2 or later)Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneEQUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480, Infineon - PMG1, Infineon - CCG8, Realtek - RTL8157CG, JMicron - JMS581LT, Texas Instruments - TPS2546, VIA Labs - VL822Q8, VIA Labs - VL822Q7, VIA Labs - VL817, Parade - FL5801, Terminus - FE1.1, STMicro - STM32C071F8

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