PlayStation 4 (Standard, 2013)
Sony's PS4 outputs 4K video at up to 60Hz through a single HDMI 1.4 port, capped at 18Gbps bandwidth. The USB ports include one USB 3.0 on front (5Gbps) and two USB 3.0 ports on rear, all rated for data and charging. The optical audio output handles Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos surround if your amplifier supports it. Here's the complete port breakdown.
Sony's PS4 outputs 4K video at up to 60Hz through a single HDMI 1.4 port, capped at 18Gbps bandwidth. The USB ports include one USB 3.0 on front (5Gbps) and two USB 3.0 ports on rear, all rated for data and charging. The optical audio output handles Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos surround if your amplifier supports it. Here's the complete port breakdown.
Sony's PS4 outputs 4K video at up to 60Hz through a single HDMI 1.4 port, capped at 18Gbps bandwidth. The USB ports include one USB 3.0 on front (5Gbps) and two USB 3.0 ports on rear, all rated for data and charging. The optical audio output handles Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos surround if your amplifier supports it. Here's the complete port breakdown.
PlayStation 5 (Digital Edition, 2020)
Sony's PS5 Digital Edition delivers 4K gaming up to 120Hz through a single HDMI 2.1 port with full 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR support. The front USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for blazingly fast SSD expansion; the rear USB-A is limited to USB 2.0—only suitable for charging controllers. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable comes in the box, but your TV must also support 2.1 to unlock 4K@120Hz. Here's the complete port breakdown.
PlayStation 5 (Disc Edition, 2020)
Sony's PS5 flagship delivers 4K gaming at up to 120Hz through a single HDMI 2.1 port with full 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR/ALLM. The front USB-C runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for fast SSD expansion, while the rear USB-A is limited to USB 2.0—suitable only for charging controllers. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable ships in the box, but your TV must also support 2.1 to unlock the full 4K@120Hz capability. Here's the complete port breakdown.
The PS5 Pro cranks performance to 8K gaming capability through its HDMI 2.1 port with full 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR/ALLM support. The front USB-C runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for fast expansion storage; rear USB-A is capped at USB 2.0. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable ships included, though both the console and TV must support 2.1 for the full 4K@120Hz experience. Here's the complete port breakdown.
PlayStation 5 Slim (CFI-2000) (2023)
Sony's slimmer redesign of the PS5 packs all the same connectivity into a 30% smaller chassis, with one notable upgrade: the front USB-A port is replaced by a second USB-C port. Both rear USB-A ports run at SuperSpeed 10 Gbps, making them ideal for external SSD storage. The single HDMI 2.1 output supports 4K@120Hz with VRR and ALLM for gaming, plus eARC for high-quality audio passthrough to a soundbar or receiver. Gigabit Ethernet is built in for lag-free online play.
PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital Edition, 2023)
Sony's PS5 Digital Edition delivers 4K gaming up to 120Hz through a single HDMI 2.1 port with full 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR support. The front USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for blazingly fast SSD expansion; the rear USB-A is limited to USB 2.0—only suitable for charging controllers. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable comes in the box, but your TV must also support 2.1 to unlock 4K@120Hz. Here's the complete port breakdown.
PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition, 2023)
Sony's PS5 Slim maintains the same 4K@120Hz HDMI 2.1 capability as the standard edition but in a more compact chassis. The front USB-C runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for rapid SSD expansion; the rear USB-A is stuck at USB 2.0. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable comes included, but verify your TV supports HDMI 2.1 to hit the full 4K@120Hz performance. Here's the complete port breakdown.
Plugable TBT4-UDX1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (2023)
The Plugable TBT4-UDX1 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock that prioritizes bandwidth flexibility — three Thunderbolt 4 ports, 100W laptop charging, and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet in a compact form factor. The single built-in HDMI 2.0 port supports one display up to 4K@60Hz, while the included USB-C to HDMI adapter enables a second display via one of the downstream Thunderbolt ports. A front-panel UHS-II SD card reader (SD 4.0, up to 312 MB/s) and a 3.5mm headset combo jack round out everyday connectivity. Four USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports running at 10 Gbps make this dock well-suited for fast external drives and USB peripherals.
The Polk Signa S4 is an entry-level 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and Polk's VoiceAdjust dialog-boost processing. Its single HDMI port supports eARC — handing off uncompressed Atmos from a modern TV over one cable — while optical TOSLINK and a 3.5mm analog input cover older sources. The rear USB-A port is for firmware updates only, not media playback, and optical and analog inputs cannot carry Dolby Atmos (eARC required for Atmos). Power is a detachable 2-prong figure-8 cord, so a universal IEC C7 replacement fits if you lose the original.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO (2020)
The Debut Carbon EVO is an entry-audiophile turntable built around an 8.6-inch carbon-fibre tonearm and a factory-fitted Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge. Its rear panel offers a fixed MM phono-level RCA output with a dedicated ground lug — no built-in preamp and no line-level switch, so the receiver or amplifier side must provide phono input or an external phono stage. A separate 15V DC wall-wart feeds the motor via a small barrel jack and keeps mains noise out of the signal path. Replacement ground wires and low-capacitance Connect It E phono cables are the only accessories most owners ever need.
The QNAP TS-264 is a 2-bay desktop NAS built around an Intel Celeron N5095 quad-core CPU and 8GB DDR4, supporting two 3.5"/2.5" SATA drives plus two internal M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots for SSD caching or storage pools. Networking steps up from Gigabit with dual 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports supporting Port Trunking for up to 5 Gbps combined throughput, and a rear HDMI 2.0b output enables local 4K@60Hz playback for HybridDesk Station. A mix of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) and USB 2.0 Type-A ports covers external drives, UPS units, and peripherals. Power arrives via an external 65W 12V DC brick.
The QNAP TS-464 is the 4-bay sibling of the TS-264, stepping up to an Intel Celeron N5095 quad-core CPU with 8GB DDR4 and four 3.5"/2.5" SATA bays alongside two internal M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots for SSD caching. A PCIe Gen3 x2 expansion slot accepts QNAP network, M.2, or graphics cards, while dual 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports provide up to 5 Gb/s combined throughput with Port Trunking. The rear HDMI 2.0b output supports local 4K@60Hz playback via HD Station, and a mix of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) and USB 2.0 Type-A ports handles external storage and peripherals. Power comes from an external 12V DC brick.
Two Micro HDMI ports allow the Raspberry Pi 5 to drive dual 4K@60Hz displays simultaneously — a notable upgrade from the Pi 4's single-display limitations. The USB-C port is power-only at USB 2.0 speeds; a 5V/5A supply is required for full performance and it cannot output DisplayPort video. Four USB-A ports split into two USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) and two USB 2.0 for peripherals, alongside Gigabit Ethernet. Primary storage uses a microSD card; the M.2 HAT+ expansion enables NVMe drives for faster storage.
Razer's ultra-slim 14-inch gaming laptop runs on AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and delivers premium connectivity without Thunderbolt — the AMD platform uses USB4 instead. Two USB4 Type-C ports each support DisplayPort Alt Mode and 100W Power Delivery for charging. Full-size HDMI 2.1 outputs up to 4K at high refresh rates for gaming monitors. There is no SD card reader and no Thunderbolt 4 certification, though USB4 devices are broadly compatible.
Razer's 15-inch gaming ultrabook features two Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gbps, integrated HDMI 2.1, and dual USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports for gaming peripheral support. The HDMI 2.1 connection drives 4K@120Hz or 1440p@240Hz for competitive gaming displays without adapters. Both TB4 ports handle 140W Power Delivery while supporting multiple external displays via daisy-chaining. Below is the complete port breakdown.
The 2024 Razer Blade 16 is built around an Intel Core i9-14900HX and an NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPU inside a CNC-aluminium 16-inch OLED chassis. Port layout splits evenly across both sides: one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, each rated for 100 W USB-C Power Delivery, plus HDMI 2.1 for external displays and three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports for peripherals. A UHS-II SD card reader on the left eases camera workflows, and a Kensington security slot is present for desk setups. Full-load charging still uses the bundled 280 W proprietary DC barrel — USB-C PD only covers light workloads.
The Razer Core X V2 is Razer's first Thunderbolt 5 external graphics enclosure, designed for 4-slot-wide NVIDIA or AMD desktop graphics cards over a single 80 Gbps TB5 connection. Unlike the original Core X series, the V2 ships without an included power supply and without an integrated USB/Ethernet hub — users install a standard ATX PSU in the bottom bay, and any additional dock I/O must come from a separate Thunderbolt 5 dock daisy-chained through the host. The upstream TB5 port delivers 140W of Power Delivery back to a compatible Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB4 host, making it suitable for gaming laptops and USB4 handhelds.
RME's Babyface Pro FS is a portable 12-in/12-out USB 2.0 interface using femtosecond-clock SteadyClock FS and dual-stage headphone amps. The rear panel carries two XLR mic inputs and two balanced XLR line outputs, with two 1/4-inch TRS inputs for line/Hi-Z sources on the side. Parallel 1/4-inch and 3.5-mm headphone outputs share the same discrete driver stage. An optical TOSLINK I/O pair provides ADAT (up to 8ch with SMUX) or S/PDIF, and host connectivity is a full-size USB Type-B (USB 2.0) socket. MIDI I/O is routed through an included proprietary multi-pin breakout cable to two 5-pin DIN jacks.
Roku Express (3930R) is legacy 1080p set-top box with HDMI 1.4 female output (short cable included) and Micro-USB 5V/1A power. No 4K, HDR, or Dolby support. Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) single-band 2.4GHz only with Bluetooth for remote. Older budget model for basic streaming.
Roku Express (3960R) is budget 1080p streamer with HDMI 1.4 output (short cable included) and Micro-USB 5V/1A power. No 4K, HDR, or Dolby Vision support. Wi-Fi 5 single-band (2.4GHz only) with Bluetooth remote connectivity. Entry-level device for older TVs or secondary displays.
Roku Express 4K (3940R) ships as compact set-top puck with separate HDMI 2.0b cable and Micro-USB 5V/1A power. HDMI output port uses provided short cable—no built-in connector. 4K HDR10+/HLG support (no Dolby Vision) with Wi-Fi 5 dual-band and Bluetooth for remote control.
Roku Express 4K+ (3941R) matches Express 4K (3940R) port layout: HDMI 2.0b female output with included short cable, plus Micro-USB 5V/1A power. Key difference: supports optional Ethernet adapter via Micro-USB OTG. 4K HDR10+/HLG (no Dolby Vision) with Wi-Fi 5 dual-band and Bluetooth.
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