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Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro vs Twelve South StayGo mini: Comparison
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro and Twelve South StayGo mini separate most on total ports: Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro at 12, Twelve South StayGo mini at 4, 67% in favour of Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro. Power Delivery splits them by another 6%, again favouring Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro. They match on 6 other specifications, including host cable captive, displaylink driver required and max displays mac base.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable) |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 1x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-A 2.0, 1GbE, SD 4.0, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | None |
| Max Display Support | 1x 8K@30Hz or 2x 4K@60Hz | Single display |
| Host Cable Captive | No | No |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.5 m |
| Total Ports | 12 | 4-67% |
| Power Delivery | 90 W | 85 W-6% |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W | 85 W-6% |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 1 |
| Max Displays Mac Base | 1 | 1 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 30 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 1 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | None |
| Brand | Belkin | Twelve South |
| Model | Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro | StayGo mini |
| Source URL | https://www.belkin.com/support-article/?articleNum=318756 | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1661940-REG/twelve_south_12_2039_staygo_mini_usb_c_hub.html ; https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/19/twelve-south-staygo-mini-usb-c-hub-review-the-connectors-you-need-most-in-a-small-affordable-device/ |
Verdict
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The second true Thunderbolt 4 port and dual HDMI make this the flexible pick for multi-peripheral desks.
Twelve South StayGo mini
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clever, MacBook-specific alternative to a loose dongle for people who hate managing a separate hub cable.
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