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Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 9identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has 4 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) (4 vs 0). The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (4 vs 1). 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 Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter) (3 vs 2). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has card reader integrated. Host interface: USB4 on the Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter), Thunderbolt 5 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K.

  • Host interface
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):USB4
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Thunderbolt 5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):0
    • 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-A ports quantity
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):4
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):2
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):1000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):Black
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Grey
  • Card reader integrated
    • ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter):No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes

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Comparison of ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter), 183UE-TB5USB4DOCK
72 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB4Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputs00
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerShareKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 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
Performance7 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCFexpress Type B, SD
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz240 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers43
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersMicroSaver, NanoKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour nameKnown for oneEclipse BlackUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC/ICES, CE, KCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, CB, cULus, EAC, TUV- Mark, LoA, Ukraine DoC, NOMUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 SequoiaMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 95%0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers218 mm45 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm168 mm
HeightDiffers31.5 mm90 mm
WeightDiffers470 g636 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers240 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers145 mm296 mm
Package heightDiffers77 mm113 mm
Package weightDiffers1.03 kg1.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACThunderbolt
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Logistics dataidentical
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
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
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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