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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 52identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Weight
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:545 g
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:592 g
  • Package weight
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:1.5 kg
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:1.8 kg
  • Master (outer) case height
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:190 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:170 mm
  • Master (outer) case length
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:320 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:330 mm
  • Master (outer) case width
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:330 mm
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:360 mm

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59 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up to140 W140 W
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3bz
Full duplexYesYes
Performanceidentical
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Data transfer rate40 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Number of displays supported33
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington, NanoKensington, Nano
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsYesYes
UASP supportYesYes
Poweridentical
Output current9 A9 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 EnterpWindows 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
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 15.0 SequoiaMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width150 mm150 mm
Depth140 mm140 mm
Height50 mm50 mm
WeightDiffers545 g592 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package width302 mm302 mm
Package depth169 mm169 mm
Package height59 mm59 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg1.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedThunderboltThunderbolt
User guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers190 mm170 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers320 mm330 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers330 mm360 mm
Products per master (outer) case5 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM7100, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, Realtek - RTL8156B, Genesys Logic - GL3231S, Parade - FL5801, Realtek - ALC4030U

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