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CalDigit Element Hub vs Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
CalDigit Element Hub and Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on power delivery: CalDigit Element Hub at 60 W, Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 90 W, 33% in favour of Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 33%, again favouring Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on 21 other specifications, including connection type, host interface and thunderbolt version.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps | 4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, GbE, UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 8-27% | 11 |
| Power Delivery | 60 W-33% | 90 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 60 W-33% | 90 W |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 150 W | 135 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Thunderbolt Native | Thunderbolt Native |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 2 | 2 |
| Max Displays Mac Base | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays Mac Pro Max | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | None | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | None | 1GbE |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| ChromeOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | CalDigit | Sonnet |
| Model | Element Hub | Echo 11 |
| OS Compatibility | Mac, Windows, iPadOS, ChromeOS | macOS 15+, Windows 11, ChromeOS, iPadOS |
| Price | ~$100 | ~$280 |
| Source URL | https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-4-element-hub/ | https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo11-thunderbolt4-dock/techspecs.html |
Verdict
CalDigit Element Hub
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible budget entry point into Thunderbolt 4 port expansion, not a dock replacement.
Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A silent, studio-grade Thunderbolt 4 dock built by a company with a long pro-audio/video pedigree.
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