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Kensington SD5010T5 EQ vs StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 16identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ (3 vs 1). The Kensington SD5010T5 EQ has 44 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (140 W vs 96 W). The Kensington SD5010T5 EQ has 70 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (80 Gbit/s vs 10 Gbit/s). Only the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ has card reader integrated. Host interface: Thunderbolt 5 on the Kensington SD5010T5 EQ, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • SD5010T5 EQ:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • SD5010T5 EQ:140 W
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:96 W
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SD5010T5 EQ:10,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • SD5010T5 EQ:Yes
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • SD5010T5 EQ:80 Gbit/s
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:10 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • SD5010T5 EQ:8K Ultra HD
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • SD5010T5 EQ:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Number of displays supported
    • SD5010T5 EQ:3
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers140 W96 W
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance7 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneSpace GrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, MicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers80 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeNano, KensingtonNano, Kensington
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Plastic
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
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 A6.75 A
Output voltageDiffers22 V20 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 A
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enter
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 11.1 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
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 source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers140 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm32 mm
WeightDiffers890 g360 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers180 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers110 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1.85 kg1.1 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, PowerUSB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, RCM, UKCA, CB, REACH, RoHSCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 source270 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 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 sourceDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153B

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