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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
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 5USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3bzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
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
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensington, NanoKensington, Nano, Wedge
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Output currentDiffers9 A10.5 A
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
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
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-20 - 70 °C
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
Cables includedDiffersThunderboltAC, USB Type-C
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
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