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Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub vs Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub and Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on power delivery: Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub at 140 W, Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 90 W, 36% in favour of Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 36%, again favouring Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub. They match on 11 other specifications, including ethernet, displaylink driver required and displayport port count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C PD input (140W), 2x USB-C 10Gbps data, 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 4K60, SD + microSD 4.0 (312MB/s), GbE, 3.5mm combo audio | 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 | None | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Single display | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz |
| Total Ports | 10-9% | 11 |
| Power Delivery | 140 W | 90 W-36% |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 W | 90 W-36% |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 2 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| microSD Card Slot | UHS-II | None |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| ChromeOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Hyper | Sonnet |
| Model | HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub (HD4005GL) | Echo 11 |
| OS Compatibility | Mac, Windows, ChromeOS | macOS 15+, Windows 11, ChromeOS, iPadOS |
| Price | ~$100 | ~$280 |
| Source URL | https://www.hypershop.com/products/hyperdrivenext-10-port-usb-c-hub | https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo11-thunderbolt4-dock/techspecs.html |
Verdict
Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A sturdily built compact hub that stands out for its iPad Pro support and unibody design.
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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