Docking Station comparison
TS5 Thunderbolt Station 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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TS5 Thunderbolt Station
Docking Station
TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | TS5 Thunderbolt Station | 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 + 1 × USB-A 480Mbps | 5 × USB-A 10Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 3 × USB-C 10Gbps | 5 × USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 × TB5 host + 3 × TB5 downstream | 1 × TB5 host + 2 × TB5 downstream |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps | Up to 120Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II | SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II |
| Audio | 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out | 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out |
| Power input | DC 20V | DC 24V |
| Video outputs | Not listed | DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | Not listed | Up to quad displays; 8K stated |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × USB-A 10Gbps + 1 × USB-A 480Mbps; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 5 × USB-A 10Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 3 × USB-C 10Gbps; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 5 × USB-C 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × TB5 host + 3 × TB5 downstream; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × TB5 host + 2 × TB5 downstream.
- Ethernet: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 2.5GbE; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists 10GbE.
- Power input: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists DC 20V; TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Station lists DC 24V.