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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 83% in favour of Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock.

Specs

Specification
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
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 out1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only)
Max Display SupportDual 4KNone (pass-through only, relies on host GPU)
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzN/A (pass-through)
Total Ports122-83%
Power Delivery90 WNone (no host charging)
EthernetYesNo
BrandDellStarTech.com
ModelWD19TB2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
OS CompatibilityWindowsMac, Windows
Price~$250~$70

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.

StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub

5 / 10 Expert Rating

Does exactly one job, adding a second Thunderbolt port, and does it cheaply; not a dock replacement.

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