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Dell Universal Dock UD22 vs Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Dell Universal Dock UD22 and Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Dell Universal Dock UD22 at 10, Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 9% in favour of Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 6%, this time favouring Dell Universal Dock UD22. They match on 9 other specifications, including host cable length, ethernet and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4 Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | 4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, GbE, UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K@60Hz (with DisplayLink driver); dual 4K@60Hz native | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | 5K@60Hz single (DSC); 4K@60Hz multi-display | Dual 4K@60Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 10-9% | 11 |
| Power Delivery | 96 W | 90 W-6% |
| Host Power Delivery | 96 W | 90 W-6% |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 130 W | 135 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Native Plus DisplayLink | Thunderbolt Native |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 2 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| ChromeOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Dell | Sonnet |
| Model | Universal Dock UD22 | Echo 11 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS 12.2.1+, ChromeOS R100+, Ubuntu 20.04+ | macOS 15+, Windows 11, ChromeOS, iPadOS |
| Price | ~$220 | ~$280 |
| Source URL | https://www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-universal-dock-ud22-product-guide.pdf.external | https://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo11-thunderbolt4-dock/techspecs.html |
Verdict
Dell Universal Dock UD22
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pragmatic choice for offices mixing Dell, Mac, and Chromebook hardware on one dock standard.
Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A silent, studio-grade Thunderbolt 4 dock built by a company with a long pro-audio/video pedigree.
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