Docking Station comparison
Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station
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
MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 4 Dock | MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Host charging | 96W | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps | 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1 × USB-C 10Gbps/30W | 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 | Not listed |
| Video outputs | 2 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.0 | 2× HDMI 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | Triple 4K@60Hz | Single 8K @ 60Hz or dual 4K @ 120Hz (DSC enabled) |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0; microSD 4.0 | Not listed |
| Audio | Audio In/Out | Not listed |
| Power input | Not listed | Pass-through USB-C power |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Thunderbolt 4; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists USB4.
- Host charging: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 96W; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 100.
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 1 × USB-C 10Gbps/30W; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 2 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × HDMI 2.0; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists 2× HDMI 2.1.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Triple 4K@60Hz; MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station lists Single 8K @ 60Hz or dual 4K @ 120Hz (DSC enabled).
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