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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs OWC Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and OWC Thunderbolt Dock separate most on total ports: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, OWC Thunderbolt Dock at 11, 8% in favour of Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 6%, this time favouring OWC Thunderbolt Dock. They match on 5 other specifications, including max display support, ethernet and bus powered.

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
DellDell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
OWC Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
OWCOWC Thunderbolt Dock

Specs

Specification
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
OWC Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
Connection TypeThunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 4
Host InterfaceThunderbolt 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 out4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream, 15W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, SD UHS-II, GbE, 3.5mm combo audio
Thunderbolt Version34
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@60Hz
Total Ports1211-8%
Power Delivery90 W-6%96 W
Host Power Delivery90 W-6%96 W
EthernetYesYes
Bus PoweredNoNo
HDMI Port Count10
HDMI Version2.0None
DisplayPort Port Count20
DisplayPort Version1.4None
Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count13
USB-A Port Count33
Ethernet Speed1GbE1GbE
BrandDellOWC
ModelWD19TBThunderbolt Dock (11-Port, OWCTB4DOCK)
OS CompatibilityWindowsmacOS 11.1+, Windows 10+
Price~$250~$300
Source URLhttps://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-wd19tb-dock/wd19_tb_userguide/docking-specifications?guid=guid-cd615eef-5015-4931-bf9b-e19f9cf50c4d&lang=en-ushttps://eshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-11-port-thunderbolt-4-dock-support-manual

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 Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong Thunderbolt 4 dock for creative professionals who need built-in card readers.

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