Docking Station comparison
Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Thunderbolt Station 4
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
Thunderbolt Station 4
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Thunderbolt Station 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host charging | 96W | 98W |
| USB-A ports | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps | 5 × USB-A 10Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1 × USB-C 10Gbps/30W | 3 × USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps |
| Video outputs | 2 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Maximum video support | Triple 4K@60Hz | Not listed |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0; microSD 4.0 | SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD 4.0 UHS-II |
| Audio | Audio In/Out | 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out |
| Power input | Not listed | DC 19.5V |
Key documented differences
- Host charging: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 96W; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists 98W.
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists 5 × USB-A 10Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 1 × USB-C 10Gbps/30W; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists 3 × USB-C 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 3 × Thunderbolt 4; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists 3 × Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.0; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists DisplayPort 1.4.
- Card readers: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists SD 4.0; microSD 4.0; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD 4.0 UHS-II.
- Audio: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Audio In/Out; Thunderbolt Station 4 lists 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out.
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