Hub comparison
OWC USB4 Hub vs Plugable 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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OWC USB4 Hub
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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | OWC USB4 Hub | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 (USB-C) | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C |
| Host charging | 81 | 60 |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C 10Gbps | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2× downstream USB4 | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.1 | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included |
| Maximum video support | Host/monitor dependent | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each | 40Gbps |
| Power input | External 100W power supply | External 100W power adapter |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: OWC USB4 Hub lists USB4 (USB-C); Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C.
- Host charging: OWC USB4 Hub lists 81; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 60.
- USB-C data ports: OWC USB4 Hub lists 2× USB-C 10Gbps; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: OWC USB4 Hub lists 2× downstream USB4; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream.
- Video outputs: OWC USB4 Hub lists 1× HDMI 2.1; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included.
- Maximum video support: OWC USB4 Hub lists Host/monitor dependent; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent.
- Maximum data rate: OWC USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps.
- Power input: OWC USB4 Hub lists External 100W power supply; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter.