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Kensington SD5000T5 EQ vs Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ and Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on power delivery: Kensington SD5000T5 EQ at 140 W, Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 90 W, 36% in favour of Kensington SD5000T5 EQ. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 36%, again favouring Kensington SD5000T5 EQ. They match on 14 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and video path.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 11-in-1: 1x TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, SD + microSD UHS-II, 2.5GbE, 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 | 5 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Triple 4K@144Hz / Dual 8K@60Hz | Dual 4K |
| Power Delivery | 140 W | 90 W-36% |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 W | 90 W-36% |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Thunderbolt Native | Thunderbolt Native |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 2.5GbE | 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 |
| Brand | Kensington | Sonnet |
| Model | SD5000T5 EQ | Echo 11 |
| Price | $269.99 MSRP | ~$280 |
| Source URL | https://www.thunderbolttechnology.net/product/kensington-sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt%E2%84%A2-5-triple-4k-docking-station-140w-pd ; https://www.macworld.com/article/3127228/kensington-sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt-5-dock-review.html | https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo11-thunderbolt4-dock/techspecs.html |
Verdict
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The highest power delivery in our dock lineup paired with genuine triple 4K@144Hz output.
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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