Hub comparison
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub vs Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter
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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub | Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C | Dual USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 |
| Host charging | 60 | 60 |
| USB-C data ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps | 1 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream | 1 |
| Video outputs | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included | 1x HDMI |
| Maximum video support | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz on Thunderbolt 4 hosts; host dependent | 4K30 HDMI |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Power input | External 100W power adapter | Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C pass-through |
| USB-A ports | Not listed | 2 |
| Card readers | Not listed | SD + microSD |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists Dual USB-C / Thunderbolt 3.
- USB-C data ports: Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream + 1× USB-A 10Gbps; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists 1.
- Thunderbolt ports: Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists 1.
- Video outputs: Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists 1x HDMI.
- 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; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists 4K30 HDMI.
- Maximum data rate: Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists 5 Gbps.
- Power input: Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter; Type-C Aluminum Pro Hub Adapter lists Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C pass-through.
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