Docking Station comparison
SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock vs Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink
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SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock
Docking Station
Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock | Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C |
| Host charging | 96 | 96 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 total: 1 host + 2 downstream | 4 total: 1 upstream + 3 downstream |
| Video outputs | 2× Thunderbolt 4 downstream + 1× HDMI 2.1 | 2× HDMI 2.0 + Thunderbolt 4 display outputs |
| Maximum video support | Up to 8K60 + 4K60 on Windows; up to dual 6K60 on supported Mac | Up to 4× 4K60 displays; up to 1× 8K60 display |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) | Ethernet |
| Card readers | 1× UHS-II SD 4.0 | 1× SD 4.0 |
| Audio | 1× 3.5mm audio combo jack | Audio jack |
| Power input | DC 20V power input; 180W power adapter | DC power input |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists 4; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists 2.
- Thunderbolt ports: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists 3 total: 1 host + 2 downstream; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists 4 total: 1 upstream + 3 downstream.
- Video outputs: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists 2× Thunderbolt 4 downstream + 1× HDMI 2.1; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists 2× HDMI 2.0 + Thunderbolt 4 display outputs.
- Maximum video support: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists Up to 8K60 + 4K60 on Windows; up to dual 6K60 on supported Mac; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists Up to 4× 4K60 displays; up to 1× 8K60 display.
- Ethernet: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists 2.5GbE (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps); Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists Ethernet.
- Card readers: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists 1× UHS-II SD 4.0; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists 1× SD 4.0.
- Audio: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists 1× 3.5mm audio combo jack; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists Audio jack.
- Power input: SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock lists DC 20V power input; 180W power adapter; Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink lists DC power input.
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