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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:4
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:1
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:2
  • Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:3
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:1
  • Headphone outputs
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Grey
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station for Mac & Windows with Quad Monitors:Black, Grey

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67 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers32
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityDiffers31
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Performance8 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Data transfer rateDiffers120 Gbit/s80 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K DCI
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedDiffers34
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensington, Nano, Noble, WedgeNano, Kensington
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, Link, Activity
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCFexpress Type B, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Output currentDiffers12 A9 A
Power consumption (max)Differs240 W180 W
Compatible power plug typesDiffersUSUK, EU
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm92 mm
DepthDiffers168 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers90 mm353 mm
WeightDiffers636 g730 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers147 mm262 mm
Package depthDiffers296 mm169 mm
Package heightDiffers113 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1.52 kg1.1 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CERoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers314 mm300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers480 mm315 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers310 mm395 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersIntel - 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 - STM32C071F8Intel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM6210, Synaptics - VMM6210, Infineon - CYPM1322, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VP226, VIA Labs - VP226, Realtek - RTL8156B, Fresco Logic - FL8501, Realtek - ALC4032
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 TahoeUnknown — not stated by the source

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