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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs Dell Universal Dock UD22: Comparison
Anker 575 USB-C Hub and Dell Universal Dock UD22 separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, Dell Universal Dock UD22 at 10, 23% in favour of Anker 575 USB-C Hub. Power Delivery splits them by another 11%, this time favouring Dell Universal Dock UD22. They match on 11 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and max single display refresh.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4 Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C upstream, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps data, SD + microSD UHS-I, 1GbE, 3.5mm combo audio, DC-in | 1x USB-C upstream, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with DP 1.4 Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x GbE |
| Max Display Support | Triple external (3x 1080p) | Quad 4K@60Hz (with DisplayLink driver); dual 4K@60Hz native |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080p | 5K@60Hz single (DSC); 4K@60Hz multi-display |
| Host Cable Length | 0.9 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 13 | 10-23% |
| Power Delivery | 85 W-11% | 96 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 W-11% | 96 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 4 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 4K | 5K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 1 | 2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 2 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 372 g | 416 g |
| Brand | Anker | Dell |
| Model | 575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392) | Universal Dock UD22 |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required) | Windows 10/11, macOS 12.2.1+, ChromeOS R100+, Ubuntu 20.04+ |
| Price | ~$110 | ~$220 |
| Source URL | https://www.anker.com/products/a8392 | https://www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-universal-dock-ud22-product-guide.pdf.external |
Verdict
Anker 575 USB-C Hub
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid DisplayLink hub for adding a second external monitor to single-port laptops.
Dell Universal Dock UD22
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pragmatic choice for offices mixing Dell, Mac, and Chromebook hardware on one dock standard.
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