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Dell WD19S vs Elgato Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison

Dell WD19S and Elgato Thunderbolt Dock separate most on total ports: Dell WD19S at 9, Elgato Thunderbolt Dock at 8, 11% in favour of Dell WD19S.

Dell WD19S (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$150)
DellDell WD19S
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
ElgatoElgato Thunderbolt Dock

Specs

Specification
Dell WD19S (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$150)
Dell WD19S
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock
Connection TypeUSB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, non-Thunderbolt)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream, 2x DisplayPort++ 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0 (shared with rear USB-C DP), 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (rear with DP 1.4), 1x GbE2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportUp to 4 displays (HBR3 with DSC)Dual 4K
Max Display ResolutionSingle/dual 4K@60Hz (HBR3 with DSC)Dual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports98-11%
Power Delivery90 W96W host charging
EthernetYesNo
BrandDellElgato
ModelWD19SThunderbolt Dock
OS CompatibilityWindowsMac, Windows
Price~$150~$300

Verdict

Dell WD19S

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A reliable, no-frills budget dock for single-monitor Dell office desks.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A streaming-oriented Thunderbolt 4 dock that trades some port count for a layout built around creator workflows.

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