Docking Station comparison
Thunderbolt 5 Dock vs TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 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 5 Dock
Docking Station
TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 5 Dock | TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Host charging | 140W | 140W |
| USB-A ports | 1 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps | 5 × USB-A 10Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 2 × USB-C 10Gbps | 5 × USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 host + 2 downstream | 1 × TB5 host + 2 × TB5 downstream |
| Video outputs | DisplayPort 2.1; HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | Triple 4K@144Hz | Up to quad displays; 8K stated |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps bandwidth boost | Up to 120Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0; microSD 4.0 | SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II |
| Audio | 3.5mm combo | 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out |
| Power input | Not listed | DC 24V |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 1 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 5 × USB-A 10Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 2 × USB-C 10Gbps; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 5 × USB-C 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 1 host + 2 downstream; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × TB5 host + 2 × TB5 downstream.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists DisplayPort 2.1; HDMI 2.1; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists DisplayPort 2.1.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists Triple 4K@144Hz; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists Up to quad displays; 8K stated.
- Maximum data rate: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists Up to 120Gbps bandwidth boost; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists Up to 120Gbps.
- Ethernet: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 2.5GbE; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 10GbE.
- Card readers: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists SD 4.0; microSD 4.0; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II.
- Audio: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 3.5mm combo; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out.