Docking Station comparison
TS5 Thunderbolt Station vs Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure
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
Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | TS5 Thunderbolt Station | 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 + 1 × USB-A 480Mbps | 2 |
| USB-C data ports | 3 × USB-C 10Gbps | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 × TB5 host + 3 × TB5 downstream | 4 (1 host + 3 downstream) |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps | 120 Gbps dynamic / 80 Gbps downstream |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5 Gbps |
| Card readers | SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II | SD + microSD (UHS-II) |
| Audio | 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out | 3.5mm input/output |
| Power input | DC 20V | 180W DC power supply |
| Video outputs | Not listed | 3 downstream TB5 + host TB5 |
| Maximum video support | Not listed | Up to 8K/144Hz via TB5; dual 6K60 macOS |
Key documented differences
- Host charging: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 140W; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 140.
- USB-A ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × USB-A 10Gbps + 1 × USB-A 480Mbps; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 2.
- USB-C data ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 3 × USB-C 10Gbps; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 2.
- Thunderbolt ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × TB5 host + 3 × TB5 downstream; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 4 (1 host + 3 downstream).
- Maximum data rate: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists Up to 120Gbps; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 120 Gbps dynamic / 80 Gbps downstream.
- Ethernet: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 2.5GbE; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 2.5 Gbps.
- Card readers: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists SD + microSD (UHS-II).
- Audio: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 3.5mm input/output.
- Power input: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists DC 20V; Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure lists 180W DC power supply.