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