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ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock vs Elgato Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison

ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock and Elgato Thunderbolt Dock separate most on total ports: ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock at 7, Elgato Thunderbolt Dock at 8, 13% in favour of Elgato Thunderbolt Dock.

ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock (USB-C / 7 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Fanless with KVM Switching / Windows/Mac / ~$180)
ATENATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
ElgatoElgato Thunderbolt Dock

Specs

Specification
ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock (USB-C / 7 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Fanless with KVM Switching / Windows/Mac / ~$180)
ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock
Connection TypeUSB-C (fanless, with KVM-style input switching)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream, 2x DisplayPort, 3x USB-A, 1x GbE, physical KVM switch button2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports7-12%8
Power Delivery90W host charging96W host charging
EthernetYes (GbE)No
BrandATENElgato
ModelUH3238Thunderbolt Dock
OS CompatibilityWindows, MacMac, Windows
Price~$180~$300

Verdict

ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A distinctive pick for anyone who regularly switches one monitor setup between two computers.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A streaming-oriented Thunderbolt 4 dock that trades some port count for a layout built around creator workflows.

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