Hub comparison
Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub vs Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101)
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Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101)
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub | Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C | USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| Host charging | 60 | 60 |
| USB-A ports | 1× USB-A 10Gbps | 1× USB-A 5Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream | Not listed |
| Video outputs | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included | 1× HDMI 1.4 |
| Maximum video support | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz; 1× 6K on compatible Apple silicon Macs | Up to 4K30 |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 5Gbps |
| Power input | External 100W power adapter | USB-C PD pass-through |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C; Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) lists USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode.
- USB-A ports: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× USB-A 10Gbps; Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) lists 1× USB-A 5Gbps.
- Video outputs: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included; Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) lists 1× HDMI 1.4.
- Maximum video support: 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; Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) lists Up to 4K30.
- Maximum data rate: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps; Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) lists 5Gbps.
- Power input: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter; Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter (USBC-MD101) lists USB-C PD pass-through.
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