Docking Station comparison
Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) vs MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station
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Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4)
Docking Station
MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) | MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Host charging | 100 | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen1 + 2× USB-A 2.0 | 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 | 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× upstream Thunderbolt 4 + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 4 | Not listed |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.1 + 2× DisplayPort++ + TB4 downstream | 2× HDMI 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | 8K@30Hz single; up to four displays depending host | Single 8K @ 60Hz or dual 4K @ 120Hz (DSC enabled) |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| Power input | DC input | Pass-through USB-C power |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists Thunderbolt 4; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists USB4.
- USB-A ports: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen1 + 2× USB-A 2.0; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 2× USB-C 3.2 Gen2; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps.
- Video outputs: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 1× HDMI 2.1 + 2× DisplayPort++ + TB4 downstream; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 2× HDMI 2.1.
- Maximum video support: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 8K@30Hz single; up to four displays depending host; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists Single 8K @ 60Hz or dual 4K @ 120Hz (DSC enabled).
- Ethernet: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists Gigabit Ethernet; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 2.5GbE.
- Power input: Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists DC input; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists Pass-through USB-C power.
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