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Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 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 Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A (4 vs 0). The Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A has 1 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 (2 vs 1). The Sandberg USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (5 vs 3). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has Ethernet LAN. Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has card reader integrated.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A: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
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:2
    • 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
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:5
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
  • Ethernet LAN
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
  • Card reader integrated
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:No
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
  • Data transfer rate
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:10 Gbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:120 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:4K Ultra HD
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:8K Ultra HD
  • Width
    • USB-C to 5 x USB-C + 2 x USB-A:150 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:45 mm

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65 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CThunderbolt 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 quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers53
HDMI ports quantity00
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
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCFexpress Type B, SD
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s120 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 sourceUS
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 m
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers150 mm45 mm
DepthDiffers45 mm168 mm
HeightDiffers11 mm90 mm
WeightDiffers92 g636 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers100 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers20 mm296 mm
Package heightDiffers182 mm113 mm
Package weightDiffers140 g1.52 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCAFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Cable lengthKnown for one0 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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