Hub comparison
Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub vs Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro
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 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub | Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C |
| Host charging | 60 | 96 |
| USB-A ports | 1× USB-A 10Gbps | 1 |
| USB-C data ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream | 4 total: 1 upstream + 3 downstream |
| Video outputs | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included | Thunderbolt 4 display outputs |
| Maximum video support | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz; 1× 6K on compatible Apple silicon Macs | Up to 2× 4K displays or 1× 8K display |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Power input | External 100W power adapter | 150W GaN power supply |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C.
- Host charging: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 60; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists 96.
- USB-A ports: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× USB-A 10Gbps; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists 1.
- Thunderbolt ports: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists 4 total: 1 upstream + 3 downstream.
- 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; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists Thunderbolt 4 display outputs.
- 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; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists Up to 2× 4K displays or 1× 8K display.
- Power input: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter; Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro lists 150W GaN power supply.
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