Hub comparison
Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub vs OWC USB4 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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OWC USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub | OWC USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 (USB-C) |
| Host charging | 96 | 81 |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB-A | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 4x Thunderbolt 4 | 2× downstream USB4 |
| Video outputs | Thunderbolt 4 display outputs | 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | Up to dual 4K60 or single 8K30 | Host/monitor dependent |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each |
| Power input | 150W AC power supply | External 100W power supply |
| USB-C data ports | Not listed | 2× USB-C 10Gbps |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists Thunderbolt 4; OWC USB4 Hub lists USB4 (USB-C).
- Host charging: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 96; OWC USB4 Hub lists 81.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 4x Thunderbolt 4; OWC USB4 Hub lists 2× downstream USB4.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 display outputs; OWC USB4 Hub lists 1× HDMI 2.1.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists Up to dual 4K60 or single 8K30; OWC USB4 Hub lists Host/monitor dependent.
- Maximum data rate: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 40Gbps; OWC USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each.
- Power input: Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Core Hub lists 150W AC power supply; OWC USB4 Hub lists External 100W power supply.