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ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: ATEN UH3238 USB-C Dual Monitor Dock at 7, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 36% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 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
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
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
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 (fanless, with KVM-style input switching)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream, 2x DisplayPort, 3x USB-A, 1x GbE, physical KVM switch button1x 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 SupportDual displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports7-36%11
Power Delivery90W host charging96 W
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes
BrandATENStarTech.com
ModelUH3238TB4CDOCK
OS CompatibilityWindows, MacWindows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu
Price~$180~$260

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.

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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