Hub comparison
Element 5 Hub vs Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging
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Element 5 Hub
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Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Element 5 Hub | Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 5 | USB-C / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3/4/5 |
| Host charging | 90 | 125 |
| USB-A ports | 3× USB-A 10Gbps | 3× USB-A (1× 10Gbps + 2× 5Gbps) |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C 10Gbps | 2× USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 3× Thunderbolt 5 downstream | Not listed |
| 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 | Up to 8K @ 30Hz or 4K @ 144Hz, host-dependent |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps | 10Gbps USB; 2.5GbE |
| Power input | DC 20V / 9A, 180W supply | USB-C PD 3.1 EPR |
| Ethernet | Not listed | 2.5GbE |
| Card readers | Not listed | SD + microSD UHS-I |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Element 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists USB-C / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3/4/5.
- Host charging: Element 5 Hub lists 90; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 125.
- USB-A ports: Element 5 Hub lists 3× USB-A 10Gbps; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 3× USB-A (1× 10Gbps + 2× 5Gbps).
- Video outputs: Element 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5 video outputs; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging 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; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists Up to 8K @ 30Hz or 4K @ 144Hz, host-dependent.
- Maximum data rate: Element 5 Hub lists Up to 120Gbps; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 10Gbps USB; 2.5GbE.
- Power input: Element 5 Hub lists DC 20V / 9A, 180W supply; Plugable USB-C Hub 10-in-1 with 4K 144Hz HDMI, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists USB-C PD 3.1 EPR.