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Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe 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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Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | 2× USB-C host connections | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C |
| Host charging | 100 | 60 |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 5Gbps | Not listed |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps |
| Maximum video support | Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Not listed |
| Audio | 3.5mm combo | Not listed |
| Power input | USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W | External 100W power adapter |
| Thunderbolt ports | Not listed | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream |
| Video outputs | Not listed | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 2× USB-C host connections; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C.
- Host charging: Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 100; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 60.
- USB-C data ports: Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps.
- Maximum video support: Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent.
- Power input: Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter.
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