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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, 25% in favour of Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock. They match on max display support and max display resolution.

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
DellDell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Specs

Specification
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeThunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x TB3 downstream, 2x DisplayPort++ 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x rear USB-C with DP 1.4, 1x front USB-C, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, GbE, front headset jack, rear line out2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports129-25%
Power Delivery90 W96W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandDellj5create
ModelWD19TBJCD388
OS CompatibilityWindowsMac, Windows
Price~$250~$240

Verdict

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A high-charging-wattage Dell dock built for Precision mobile workstations, though it's a generation behind on Thunderbolt.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, no-frills Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a reasonable step up from a basic USB-C hub.

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