Docking Station comparison
Thunderbolt 5 Dock vs Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure
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Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Docking Station
Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 5 Dock | Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Host charging | 140W | 140 |
| USB-A ports | 1 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps | 2 |
| USB-C data ports | 2 × USB-C 10Gbps | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 host + 2 downstream | 4 (1 host + 3 downstream) |
| Video outputs | DisplayPort 2.1; HDMI 2.1 | 3 downstream TB5 + host TB5 |
| Maximum video support | Triple 4K@144Hz | Up to 8K/144Hz via TB5; dual 6K60 macOS |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps bandwidth boost | 120 Gbps dynamic / 80 Gbps downstream |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5 Gbps |
| Card readers | SD 4.0; microSD 4.0 | SD + microSD (UHS-II) |
| Audio | 3.5mm combo | 3.5mm input/output |
| Power input | Not listed | 180W DC power supply |
Key documented differences
- Host charging: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 140W; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 140.
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 1 × USB-A 10Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5Gbps; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 2.
- USB-C data ports: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 2 × USB-C 10Gbps; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 2.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 1 host + 2 downstream; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 4 (1 host + 3 downstream).
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists DisplayPort 2.1; HDMI 2.1; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 3 downstream TB5 + host TB5.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists Triple 4K@144Hz; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists Up to 8K/144Hz via TB5; dual 6K60 macOS.
- Maximum data rate: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists Up to 120Gbps bandwidth boost; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 120 Gbps dynamic / 80 Gbps downstream.
- Ethernet: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 2.5GbE; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 2.5 Gbps.
- Card readers: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists SD 4.0; microSD 4.0; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists SD + microSD (UHS-II).
- Audio: Thunderbolt 5 Dock lists 3.5mm combo; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 3.5mm input/output.