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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs Plugable UD-6950Z: Comparison
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and Plugable UD-6950Z differ on power delivery: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 90 W, Plugable UD-6950Z at 0 W, which puts Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock ahead on that measure. They match on 6 other specifications, including total ports, ethernet and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 3 | USB-C or USB-A (DisplayLink software driver) |
| 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 USB upstream (USB-C and USB-A cables included), 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 (DisplayLink), 6x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x GbE, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Thunderbolt Version | 3 | None |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Dual display |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz (DisplayLink) |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.9 m |
| Total Ports | 12 | 12 |
| Power Delivery | 90 W | 0 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W | 0 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 180 W | 40 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 6 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Weight | 620 g | 350 g |
| Brand | Dell | Plugable |
| Model | WD19TB | UD-6950Z |
| OS Compatibility | Windows | Windows 7-11, macOS 10.14+, ChromeOS 100+ |
| Price | ~$250 | ~$200 |
| 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://plugable.com/products/ud-6950z |
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.
Plugable UD-6950Z
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The most display-flexible DisplayLink dock here, ideal for triple-monitor setups on older hardware.