Docking Station comparison
Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Mini Dock
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 Dock
Docking Station
Mini Dock
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Mini Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Host charging | 96W | Not listed |
| USB-A ports | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps | 2 × USB-A (1 × USB 3.0 5Gbps; 1 × USB 2.0 480Mbps) |
| USB-C data ports | 1 × USB-C 10Gbps/30W | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 | Not listed |
| Video outputs | 2 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.0 | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Maximum video support | Triple 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 1GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0; microSD 4.0 | Not listed |
| Audio | Audio In/Out | Not listed |
| Power input | Not listed | Bus-powered |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Thunderbolt 4; Mini Dock lists Thunderbolt 3.
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps; Mini Dock lists 2 × USB-A (1 × USB 3.0 5Gbps; 1 × USB 2.0 480Mbps).
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.0; Mini Dock lists 2 × HDMI 2.0.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Triple 4K@60Hz; Mini Dock lists Dual 4K@60Hz.
- Ethernet: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2.5GbE; Mini Dock lists 1GbE.
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