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OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub at 5, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 60% in favour of OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub.

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub (Thunderbolt 5 / 11 Ports / 140W Host Charging / 2.5GbE / Aluminum Build / ~$329)
OWCOWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.comStarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub

Specs

Specification
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub (Thunderbolt 5 / 11 Ports / 140W Host Charging / 2.5GbE / Aluminum Build / ~$329)
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Connection TypeThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only)
Max Display SupportUp to 3 displays (host-dependent; Mac max 2 per port)None (pass-through only, relies on host GPU)
Max Display ResolutionTriple 8K@60Hz or dual 8K@120Hz (TB5 host)N/A (pass-through)
Total Ports52-60%
Power Delivery140 WNone (no host charging)
EthernetNoNo
BrandOWCStarTech.com
ModelThunderbolt 5 Hub2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Price~$329~$70

Verdict

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.

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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