Docking Station comparison
Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) vs Thunderbolt 4 Dock
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Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US)
Docking Station
Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) | Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host charging | 96 | 96 |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 3× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) + 1× USB-A 2.0 BC1.2 charging |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× TB4 upstream + 3× TB4 downstream | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream |
| Video outputs | 2× HDMI + Thunderbolt outputs | Thunderbolt 4 video outputs |
| Maximum video support | Up to 4× 4K@60Hz extended displays (host dependent) | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Ethernet | 1GbE |
| Card readers | SD 4.0 | UHS-II SD |
| Audio | Audio jack | 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Power input | DC power | DC 20V; 135W power adapter |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 3× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) + 1× USB-A 2.0 BC1.2 charging.
- Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists 1× TB4 upstream + 3× TB4 downstream; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream.
- Video outputs: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists 2× HDMI + Thunderbolt outputs; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Thunderbolt 4 video outputs.
- Maximum video support: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists Up to 4× 4K@60Hz extended displays (host dependent); Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists Up to 2× 4K@60Hz.
- Ethernet: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists Ethernet; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 1GbE.
- Card readers: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists SD 4.0; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists UHS-II SD.
- Audio: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists Audio jack; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo.
- Power input: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink (US) lists DC power; Thunderbolt 4 Dock lists DC 20V; 135W power adapter.
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