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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs Wavlink Universal Docking Station: Comparison

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and Wavlink Universal Docking Station separate most on total ports: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, Wavlink Universal Docking Station at 9, 25% in favour of Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock.

Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
DellDell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
WavlinkWavlink Universal Docking Station

Specs

Specification
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 3 / 12 Ports / 130W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$250)
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
Wavlink Universal Docking Station
Connection TypeThunderbolt 3USB-A (DisplayLink, no USB-C required on host)
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 USB-A upstream, 2x HDMI (DisplayLink), 4x USB-A, 1x GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual display
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@30Hz (DisplayLink)
Total Ports129-25%
Power Delivery90 WNone (bus-powered, no host charging)
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandDellWavlink
ModelWD19TBUniversal Docking Station
OS CompatibilityWindowsWindows only
Price~$250~$90

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.

Wavlink Universal Docking Station

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful fix for older USB-A-only Windows machines needing dual monitors.

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