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Dell Universal Dock UD22 vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison
Dell Universal Dock UD22 and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: Dell Universal Dock UD22 at 10, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 80% in favour of Dell Universal Dock UD22.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4 Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | 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 | 1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only) |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K@60Hz (with DisplayLink driver); dual 4K@60Hz native | None (pass-through only, relies on host GPU) |
| Max Display Resolution | 5K@60Hz single (DSC); 4K@60Hz multi-display | N/A (pass-through) |
| Total Ports | 10 | 2-80% |
| Power Delivery | 96 W | None (no host charging) |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Brand | Dell | StarTech.com |
| Model | Universal Dock UD22 | 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS 12.2.1+, ChromeOS R100+, Ubuntu 20.04+ | Mac, Windows |
| Price | ~$220 | ~$70 |
Verdict
Dell Universal Dock UD22
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pragmatic choice for offices mixing Dell, Mac, and Chromebook hardware on one dock standard.
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
5 / 10 Expert Rating
Does exactly one job, adding a second Thunderbolt port, and does it cheaply; not a dock replacement.
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