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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K vs StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 7identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows 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 StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows (3 vs 2). 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 StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows.

  • Host interface
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Thunderbolt 5
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:USB4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1
  • 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
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows: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
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:0
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows: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
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:1000,10,100 Mbit/s
  • Card reader integrated
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:Yes
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 5 Dock with NVMe Slot for Mac and Windows, Up to Dual 8K:120 Gbit/s
    • USB4 Multiport Hub, Driverless Dual-HDMI 4K for macOS and Windows:40 Gbit/s

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63 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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
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 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/s1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCFexpress Type B, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers120 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
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 materialDiffersAluminiumAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
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 oneEUUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthDiffers1 m0.254 m
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
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
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers168 mm137 mm
HeightDiffers90 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers636 g143 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers147 mm110 mm
Package depthDiffers296 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers113 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg220 g
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
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers314 mm250 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers480 mm415 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers310 mm210 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)40 pc(s)
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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