Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K vs Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver 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 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 Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver (3 vs 2). The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (2 vs 0). Only the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K has card reader integrated. Host interface: Thunderbolt 5 on the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K, USB4 on the Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver.

  • Host interface
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Thunderbolt 5
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:USB4
  • 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
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:2
  • 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
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:2
  • 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
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Grey
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:Silver
  • Card reader integrated
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:120 Gbit/s
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:20 Gbit/s

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72 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance6 differ
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCFexpress Type B, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers120 Gbit/s20 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington, Nano, Noble, WedgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Plastic
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one240 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUSUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 TahoeYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers168 mm100 mm
HeightDiffers90 mm30 mm
WeightDiffers636 g200 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one147 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one296 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one113 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.52 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderboltUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one314 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneIntel - 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 - STM32C071F8Unknown — not stated by the source

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