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Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on power delivery: Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 90 W, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 96 W, 6% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 6%, again favouring StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on 27 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 | 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 | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 11 | 11 |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-6% | 96 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-6% | 96 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 135 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 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Sonnet | StarTech.com |
| Model | Echo 11 | TB4CDOCK |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 15+, Windows 11, ChromeOS, iPadOS | Windows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu |
| Price | ~$280 | ~$260 |
| Source URL | https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo11-thunderbolt4-dock/techspecs.html | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/tb4cdock_datasheet.pdf |
Verdict
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.
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.
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