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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub: Comparison
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub separate most on total ports: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub at 5, 58% in favour of Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 36%, this time favouring OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub. They match on host cable length and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 5 |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Up to 3 displays (host-dependent; Mac max 2 per port) |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz | Triple 8K@60Hz or dual 8K@120Hz (TB5 host) |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 12 | 5-58% |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-36% | 140 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-36% | 140 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 1 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | None |
| Brand | Dell | OWC |
| Model | WD19TB | Thunderbolt 5 Hub |
| Price | ~$250 | ~$329 |
| 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://www.owc.com/solutions/thunderbolt-5-hub |
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.
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Cheapest Thunderbolt 5 dock — 140W charging and daisy-chain flexibility in a whisper-quiet aluminum build, with fewer ports and only 2.5GbE.