Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with vs Plugable Technologies USB C Hub Multiport Adapter

17specifications compared
11differ
6identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:2
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:3
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:1
HDMI ports quantity
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:2
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:1
Headphone outputs
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:1
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:0
Ethernet LAN
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:Yes
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:No
Product colour
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:Black, Silver
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:Silver
Card reader integrated
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:Yes
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:No
Data transfer rate
- 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with:40 Gbit/s
- USB C Hub Multiport Adapter:10 Gbit/s

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Comparison of TBT4-UDZ-UK, USBC-4IN1
50 specifications	A Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with Model TBT4-UDZ-UK View product	B Plugable Technologies USB C Hub Multiport Adapter Model USBC-4IN1 View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	Thunderbolt 4	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI version	2.0	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Silver
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers	40 Gbit/s	10 Gbit/s
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	UK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 cable lengthKnown for one	1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.22 m
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	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 Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, Thunderbolt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stand includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffers	Realtek ALC4030U, Realtek RTL8156B, Genesys Logic GL3231S	Parade - PS188
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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