Hub comparison
Thunderbolt 5 Hub vs Plugable 5-in-1 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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Thunderbolt 5 Hub
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Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 5 Hub | Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C |
| Host charging | 140 | 60 |
| USB-A ports | 1× USB-A 10Gbps | 1× USB-A 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3× downstream Thunderbolt 5 + 1× upstream Thunderbolt 5 | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream |
| Video outputs | Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C display output | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included |
| Maximum video support | Up to 3× 8K @ 60Hz; or 2× 8K @ 120Hz; or 3× 4K @ 144Hz | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz; 1× 6K on compatible Apple silicon Macs |
| Maximum data rate | 80Gbps bidirectional; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth | 40Gbps |
| Power input | External power adapter | External 100W power adapter |
| USB-C data ports | Not listed | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C); Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C.
- Host charging: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 140; Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 60.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 3× downstream Thunderbolt 5 + 1× upstream Thunderbolt 5; Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C display output; Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists Up to 3× 8K @ 60Hz; or 2× 8K @ 120Hz; or 3× 4K @ 144Hz; Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz; 1× 6K on compatible Apple silicon Macs.
- Maximum data rate: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists 80Gbps bidirectional; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth; Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps.
- Power input: Thunderbolt 5 Hub lists External power adapter; Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter.