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Lenovo 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:Docking
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:Wired
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:4
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:1
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0
  • Product colour
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:Black
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:Black, Silver
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:0 - 35 °C
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:0 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 40AJ0135AU laptop dock/port replicator Docking Black:8 - 95%
    • Thunderbolt 3 to eSATA Adapter + USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Port - Mac / Windows:40 - 50%

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Comparison of 40AJ0135AU, TB3ESATU31
47 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersDockingWired
Host interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Gbit/s
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneLenovoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 95%40 - 50%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers159 mm52 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers54.1 mm21 mm
WeightDiffers810 g50 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 m
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - Alpine Ridge (Thunderbolt), ASMedia - ASM1061 (eSATA)

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