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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on power delivery: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 90 W, Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 100 W, 10% in favour of Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 10%, again favouring Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on 8 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and hdmi port count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x 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 out | 1x TB4 downstream, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE |
| Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Up to four 4K@60Hz displays |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz | Single 8K@30Hz or quad 4K@60Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.7 m |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-10% | 100 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-10% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 180 W | 135 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Weight | 620 g | 525 g |
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Model | WD19TB | ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
| OS Compatibility | Windows | Windows 10 and above |
| Source URL | https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-wd19tb-dock/wd19_tb_userguide/docking-specifications?guid=guid-cd615eef-5015-4931-bf9b-e19f9cf50c4d&lang=en-us | https://techtoday.lenovo.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/ThinkPad%20Universal%20Thunderbolt%204%20Dock%20Datasheet.pdf |
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.
Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Dependable fleet hardware with dual native DisplayPort, best value on the refurb market.
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