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Dell WD19S vs Microsoft Surface Dock 2: Comparison
Dell WD19S and Microsoft Surface Dock 2 separate most on power delivery: Dell WD19S at 90 W, Microsoft Surface Dock 2 at 120 W, 25% in favour of Microsoft Surface Dock 2. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 25%, again favouring Microsoft Surface Dock 2. They match on 8 other specifications, including thunderbolt version, ethernet and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, non-Thunderbolt) | Surface Connect |
| Port Configuration | 1x 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 GbE | 1x Surface Connect host cable, 2x front USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2x rear USB-C 10Gbps with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x GbE, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | None |
| Max Display Support | Up to 4 displays (HBR3 with DSC) | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Single/dual 4K@60Hz (HBR3 with DSC) | Dual 4K@60Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 1 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 9 | 7-22% |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-25% | 120 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-25% | 120 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 130 W | 199 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 2 |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| USB-C Video Output Count | 1 | 2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 4 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Brand | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | WD19S | Surface Dock 2 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows | Windows (Surface devices) |
| Price | ~$150 | ~$220 |
| Source URL | https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-wd19s-130w-dock/wd19s_user_guide/docking-specifications?guid=guid-22bfc1bd-cd42-4634-a014-993536756768&lang=en-us | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-dock-whats-new ; https://dancharblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/microsoft-surface-dock-2/ |
Verdict
Dell WD19S
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A reliable, no-frills budget dock for single-monitor Dell office desks.
Microsoft Surface Dock 2
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right dock only if your fleet is already standardized on Surface hardware.