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Plugable Technologies 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100 vs Plugable Technologies USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook

26specifications compared
13differ
13identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:2
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:4
USB Power Delivery up to
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:100 W
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:60 W
HDMI ports quantity
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:0
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:2
Ethernet LAN data rates
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:1000 Mbit/s
Product colour
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:Silver
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:Aluminium
Data transfer rate
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:40 Gbit/s
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:10 Gbit/s
HD type
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:6K Ultra HD
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution
- 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100:6016 x 3384 pixels
- USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Comparison of AMS-5IN1E, UD-MSTHDC
55 specifications	A Plugable Technologies 5-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro 14/16 Inch, Macbook Air M2 - USB-C 40Gbps Port Compatible with Thunderbolt/USB4 and 100 Model AMS-5IN1E View product	B Plugable Technologies USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station, Certified Works with Chromebook Model UD-MSTHDC View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB4	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers	100 W	60 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DisplayPort version	1.4	1.4
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology	1000BASE-T	1000BASE-T
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Aluminium
Card reader integrated	No	No
Data transfer rateDiffers	40 Gbit/s	10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers	6K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers	6016 x 3384 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Charging functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Chromebook
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Apple	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	2021 14" M1 MacBook Pro 2021 16" M1 MacBook Pro 2022 M2 MacBook Air 2023 14" M2 MacBook Pro 2023 16" M2 MacBook Pro 2023 14" M3 MacBook Pro 2023 16" M3 MacBook Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 W
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 V
USB cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 m
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10, Windows 11
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	108 mm	205 mm
DepthDiffers	37 mm	85.6 mm
HeightDiffers	13 mm	30 mm
WeightDiffers	40 g	738 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for one	KTMicro - KT0200, ASIX - AX88179A	Unknown — not stated by the source

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