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Dell Universal Dock UD22 vs Plugable UD-6950Z: Comparison
Dell Universal Dock UD22 and Plugable UD-6950Z separate most on total ports: Dell Universal Dock UD22 at 10, Plugable UD-6950Z at 12, 17% in favour of Plugable UD-6950Z. They match on 14 other specifications, including thunderbolt version, ethernet and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4 Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | USB-C or USB-A (DisplayLink software driver) |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C upstream, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with DP 1.4 Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x GbE | 1x USB upstream (USB-C and USB-A cables included), 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 (DisplayLink), 6x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x GbE, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | None |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K@60Hz (with DisplayLink driver); dual 4K@60Hz native | Dual display |
| Max Display Resolution | 5K@60Hz single (DSC); 4K@60Hz multi-display | Dual 4K@60Hz (DisplayLink) |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.9 m |
| Total Ports | 10-17% | 12 |
| Power Delivery | 96 W | 0 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 96 W | 0 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 130 W | 40 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Native Plus DisplayLink | DisplayLink |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 5K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 6 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 5Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| ChromeOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 416 g | 350 g |
| Brand | Dell | Plugable |
| Model | Universal Dock UD22 | UD-6950Z |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS 12.2.1+, ChromeOS R100+, Ubuntu 20.04+ | Windows 7-11, macOS 10.14+, ChromeOS 100+ |
| Price | ~$220 | ~$200 |
| Source URL | https://www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-universal-dock-ud22-product-guide.pdf.external | https://plugable.com/products/ud-6950z |
Verdict
Dell Universal Dock UD22
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pragmatic choice for offices mixing Dell, Mac, and Chromebook hardware on one dock standard.
Plugable UD-6950Z
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The most display-flexible DisplayLink dock here, ideal for triple-monitor setups on older hardware.