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Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison
Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 82% in favour of Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, GbE, SD UHS-II, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only) |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | None (pass-through only, relies on host GPU) |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz | N/A (pass-through) |
| Total Ports | 11 | 2-82% |
| Power Delivery | 90 W | None (no host charging) |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Brand | Kensington | StarTech.com |
| Model | SD5700T | 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 11+, Windows 10+, ChromeOS 91+ | Mac, Windows |
| Price | ~$270 | ~$70 |
Verdict
Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-tested, reliable Thunderbolt 4 dock with 2.5GbE that undercuts CalDigit slightly on price.
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
5 / 10 Expert Rating
Does exactly one job, adding a second Thunderbolt port, and does it cheaply; not a dock replacement.
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