16A (Thunderbolt 4) vs 848
The 16A (Thunderbolt 4) and the 848 sit at about the same price, but the 848 adds 6 more I/O, plus Combo XLR/TRS and TOSLINK (Optical).
MOTU
848| Spec | 16A (Thunderbolt 4) | 848 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.0 lbs | 4.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 18W | 18W |
| Depth | 178 mm | 178 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 11 |
| Price | ~$1,595 | ~$1,595 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
16A (Thunderbolt 4)
Nothing the 848 doesn't also have.
848
- Combo XLR/TRS
- TOSLINK (Optical)
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
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