Docking Station comparison
TS5 Thunderbolt Station vs Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking 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
Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | TS5 Thunderbolt Station | Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4× USB-A 10Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 3 × USB-C 10Gbps | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 × TB5 host + 3 × TB5 downstream | 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 3× Thunderbolt 5 downstream |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps | 80Gbps data; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II | UHS-II SD + microSD |
| Audio | 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out | 3.5mm combo |
| Power input | DC 20V | External DC power |
| Video outputs | Not listed | Thunderbolt 5 video outputs |
| Maximum video support | Not listed | Windows: up to 1× 8K@144Hz, 2× 8K@60Hz or 3× 4K; Mac: up to 2× 6K@60Hz on supported hosts |
Key documented differences
- Host charging: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 140W; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists 140.
- USB-A ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × USB-A 10Gbps + 1 × USB-A 480Mbps; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists 4× USB-A 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 1 × TB5 host + 3 × TB5 downstream; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 3× Thunderbolt 5 downstream.
- Maximum data rate: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists Up to 120Gbps; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists 80Gbps data; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth.
- Card readers: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists SD 4.0 UHS-II; microSD UHS-II; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists UHS-II SD + microSD.
- Audio: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists 3.5mm front combo + rear in/out; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists 3.5mm combo.
- Power input: TS5 Thunderbolt Station lists DC 20V; Thunderbolt 5 Multi-Port High-Performance Docking Station lists External DC power.
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