Hub comparison
Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub vs Thunderbolt 5 Hub
Compare the published specifications for these two products. Values are shown as documented in the catalogue; an unlisted value means the specification is not available here, not necessarily that the product lacks the feature.
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Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub
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Thunderbolt 5 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub | Thunderbolt 5 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) |
| Host charging | 96 | 140 |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB-A | 1× USB-A 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 4x Thunderbolt 4 | 3× downstream Thunderbolt 5 + 1× upstream Thunderbolt 5 |
| Video outputs | Thunderbolt 4 display outputs | Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C display output |
| Maximum video support | Up to dual 4K60 or single 8K30 | Up to 3× 8K @ 60Hz; or 2× 8K @ 120Hz; or 3× 4K @ 144Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 80Gbps bidirectional; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth |
| Power input | 150W AC power supply | External power adapter |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists Thunderbolt 4; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C).
- Host charging: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 96; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 140.
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 1x USB-A; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 1× USB-A 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 4x Thunderbolt 4; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 3× downstream Thunderbolt 5 + 1× upstream Thunderbolt 5.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 display outputs; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C display output.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists Up to dual 4K60 or single 8K30; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists Up to 3× 8K @ 60Hz; or 2× 8K @ 120Hz; or 3× 4K @ 144Hz.
- Maximum data rate: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 40Gbps; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 80Gbps bidirectional; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth.
- Power input: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 150W AC power supply; Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists External power adapter.