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Dell Universal Dock UD22 vs Twelve South StayGo mini: Comparison
Dell Universal Dock UD22 and Twelve South StayGo mini separate most on total ports: Dell Universal Dock UD22 at 10, Twelve South StayGo mini at 4, 60% in favour of Dell Universal Dock UD22. Power Delivery splits them by another 11%, again favouring Dell Universal Dock UD22. They match on thunderbolt version, hdmi port count and downstream thunderbolt port count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4 Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable) |
| 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-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | None |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K@60Hz (with DisplayLink driver); dual 4K@60Hz native | Single display |
| Max Display Resolution | 5K@60Hz single (DSC); 4K@60Hz multi-display | Single 4K@30Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.5 m |
| Total Ports | 10 | 4-60% |
| Power Delivery | 96 W | 85 W-11% |
| Host Power Delivery | 96 W | 85 W-11% |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 1 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 5K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 30 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 1 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | None |
| Weight | 416 g | 100 g |
| Brand | Dell | Twelve South |
| Model | Universal Dock UD22 | StayGo mini |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS 12.2.1+, ChromeOS R100+, Ubuntu 20.04+ | Mac, iPad Pro |
| Price | ~$220 | ~$100 |
| 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.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
Dell Universal Dock UD22
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pragmatic choice for offices mixing Dell, Mac, and Chromebook hardware on one dock standard.
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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