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ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock vs j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock and j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock at 7, j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, 22% in favour of j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on max display resolution and ethernet.

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
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 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
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 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, GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports7-22%9
Power Delivery90W host charging96W host charging
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes (GbE)
BrandATENj5create
ModelUH3238JCD388
OS CompatibilityWindows, MacMac, Windows
Price~$180~$240

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.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, no-frills Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a reasonable step up from a basic USB-C hub.

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