Hub comparison
Element 5 Hub vs OWC USB4 Hub
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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Element 5 Hub
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OWC USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Element 5 Hub | OWC USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 (USB-C) |
| Host charging | 90 | 81 |
| USB-A ports | 3× USB-A 10Gbps | Not listed |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C 10Gbps | 2× USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 3× Thunderbolt 5 downstream | 2× downstream USB4 |
| Video outputs | Thunderbolt 5 video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | Up to dual 6K/8K on compatible Macs; up to 3 displays on supported Windows TB5 PCs | Host/monitor dependent |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps | 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each |
| Power input | DC 20V / 9A, 180W supply | External 100W power supply |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Element 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5; OWC USB4 Hub lists USB4 (USB-C).
- Host charging: Element 5 Hub lists 90; OWC USB4 Hub lists 81.
- Thunderbolt ports: Element 5 Hub lists 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 3× Thunderbolt 5 downstream; OWC USB4 Hub lists 2× downstream USB4.
- Video outputs: Element 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5 video outputs; OWC USB4 Hub lists 1× HDMI 2.1.
- Maximum video support: Element 5 Hub lists Up to dual 6K/8K on compatible Macs; up to 3 displays on supported Windows TB5 PCs; OWC USB4 Hub lists Host/monitor dependent.
- Maximum data rate: Element 5 Hub lists Up to 120Gbps; OWC USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each.
- Power input: Element 5 Hub lists DC 20V / 9A, 180W supply; OWC USB4 Hub lists External 100W power supply.