Hub comparison
Element Hub vs Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and 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 Hub
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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Element Hub | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C |
| Host charging | 60W | 60 |
| USB-A ports | 4 × USB-A 10Gbps | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 4 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream |
| Maximum video support | Up to 8K; dual monitors | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Power input | AC power | External 100W power adapter |
| USB-C data ports | Not listed | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps |
| Video outputs | Not listed | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Element Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C.
- Host charging: Element Hub lists 60W; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 60.
- Thunderbolt ports: Element Hub lists 4 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream.
- Maximum video support: Element Hub lists Up to 8K; dual monitors; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent.
- Power input: Element Hub lists AC power; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter.