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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock separate most on total ports: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 13, Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, 8% in favour of Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
AnkerAnker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
DellDell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock

Specs

Specification
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 3
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio1x TB3 downstream, 2x DisplayPort++ 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x rear USB-C with DP 1.4, 1x front USB-C, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, GbE, front headset jack, rear line out
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports1312-8%
Power Delivery96W host charging90 W
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)Yes
BrandAnkerDell
ModelPowerExpand EliteWD19TB
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows
Price~$280~$250

Verdict

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock

9 / 10 Expert Rating

A compact, vertical Thunderbolt 4 dock that fits 13 ports and 96W charging into minimal desk space.

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A high-charging-wattage Dell dock built for Precision mobile workstations, though it's a generation behind on Thunderbolt.

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