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Dell WD22TB4 vs OWC Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison
Dell WD22TB4 and OWC Thunderbolt Dock separate most on power delivery: Dell WD22TB4 at 90 W, OWC Thunderbolt Dock at 96 W, 6% in favour of OWC Thunderbolt Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 6%, again favouring OWC Thunderbolt Dock. They match on 8 other specifications, including host interface, thunderbolt version and ethernet.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 2x Thunderbolt 4 downstream, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C 10Gbps with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet | 4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream, 15W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, SD UHS-II, GbE, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Up to 4 external displays | Dual 4K |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-6% | 96 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-6% | 96 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 2 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 3 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Dell | OWC |
| Model | WD22TB4 | Thunderbolt Dock (11-Port, OWCTB4DOCK) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, Ubuntu 20.04+, ChromeOS M107+ | macOS 11.1+, Windows 10+ |
| Source URL | https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/wd22tb4-dock/dell_wd22tb4_userguide/product-specifications?guid=guid-bb63fcdf-357e-408c-82f1-c7c56e8d5b4e&lang=en-us | https://eshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-11-port-thunderbolt-4-dock-support-manual |
Verdict
Dell WD22TB4
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A fleet-focused Thunderbolt 4 dock whose four-display support outruns most single-user alternatives.
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong Thunderbolt 4 dock for creative professionals who need built-in card readers.