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ASUS DC5 Universal Dock vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

ASUS DC5 Universal Dock and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: ASUS DC5 Universal Dock at 5, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 55% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

ASUS DC5 Universal Dock (USB-C / 5 Ports / 100W Pass-Through Charging / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$70)
ASUSASUS DC5 Universal Dock
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.comStarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Specs

Specification
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock (USB-C / 5 Ports / 100W Pass-Through Charging / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$70)
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeUSB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, compact travel dock)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C data, 2x USB-A1x 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
Max Display SupportSingle displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports5-55%11
Power Delivery100W passthrough charging96 W
EthernetNoYes
BrandASUSStarTech.com
ModelDC5 Universal DockTB4CDOCK
OS CompatibilityWindows, Mac, Chrome OSWindows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu
Price~$70~$260

Verdict

ASUS DC5 Universal Dock

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A no-frills, inexpensive travel dock for single-display needs on the road.

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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