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ASUS DC5 Universal Dock vs OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub: Comparison
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock and OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub differ on power delivery: ASUS DC5 Universal Dock at 100W passthrough charging, OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub at 140 W, which puts OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub ahead on that measure. They match on total ports and ethernet.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, compact travel dock) | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C data, 2x USB-A | 1x TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps |
| Max Display Support | Single display | Up to 3 displays (host-dependent; Mac max 2 per port) |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz | Triple 8K@60Hz or dual 8K@120Hz (TB5 host) |
| Total Ports | 5 | 5 |
| Power Delivery | 100W passthrough charging | 140 W |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Brand | ASUS | OWC |
| Model | DC5 Universal Dock | Thunderbolt 5 Hub |
| Price | ~$70 | ~$329 |
Verdict
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A no-frills, inexpensive travel dock for single-display needs on the road.
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Cheapest Thunderbolt 5 dock — 140W charging and daisy-chain flexibility in a whisper-quiet aluminum build, with fewer ports and only 2.5GbE.
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