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

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 26identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:0
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:1
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:1
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:2
  • Card reader integrated
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:Yes
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:40 Gbit/s
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:10 Gbit/s
  • Cable lock slot type
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:Kensington, Nano
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:Kensington, Nano, Wedge
  • Output current
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:9 A
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:10.5 A
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, Multi-Display Hub, 8K:-20 - 60 °C
    • Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station:-20 - 70 °C

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71 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 oneIEEE 802.3bzUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexYesYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported33
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensington, NanoKensington, Nano, Wedge
On/off switchYesYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UASP supportYesYes
Power1 differ
Output currentDiffers9 A10.5 A
Output voltage20 V20 V
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK
Software1 differ
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 supportedDiffersMac OS X 15.0 SequoiaMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUbuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one592 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers302 mm169 mm
Package depthDiffers169 mm251 mm
Package heightDiffers59 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers1.8 kg1.2 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersThunderboltAC, USB Type-C
User guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers170 mm300 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers330 mm395 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers360 mm315 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersIntel - JHL9480 (Barlow Ridge), Synaptics - VMM7100, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, Realtek - RTL8156B, Genesys Logic - GL3231S, Parade - FL5801, Realtek - ALC4030UDisplayLink - DL6950, Genesys Logic - GL5911, Genesys Logic - GL5910, Genesys Logic - GL3590, Realtek - RTL8156B

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