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CalDigit Element Hub vs Satechi USB4 Pro Hub: Comparison

CalDigit Element Hub and Satechi USB4 Pro Hub differ on power delivery: CalDigit Element Hub at 60 W, Satechi USB4 Pro Hub at 96W pass-through, which puts Satechi USB4 Pro Hub ahead on that measure. They match on max display support, total ports and ethernet.

CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 4 Ports / 60W Host Charging / Data-Only / Mac/Windows / ~$100)
CalDigitCalDigit Element Hub
Satechi USB4 Pro Hub (USB4 / 8 Ports / 96W Pass-Through Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$180)
SatechiSatechi USB4 Pro Hub

Specs

Specification
CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 4 Ports / 60W Host Charging / Data-Only / Mac/Windows / ~$100)
CalDigit Element Hub
Satechi USB4 Pro Hub (USB4 / 8 Ports / 96W Pass-Through Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$180)
Satechi USB4 Pro Hub
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB4
Port Configuration1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps1x USB4 upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, SD/microSD, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionSingle 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports88
Power Delivery60 W96W pass-through
EthernetNoNo
BrandCalDigitSatechi
ModelElement HubUSB4 Pro Hub
OS CompatibilityMac, Windows, iPadOS, ChromeOSMac, Windows
Price~$100~$180

Verdict

CalDigit Element Hub

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget entry point into Thunderbolt 4 port expansion, not a dock replacement.

Satechi USB4 Pro Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-built aluminum USB4 hub with dual 4K pass-through, though it skips Ethernet entirely.

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