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Elgato Thunderbolt Dock vs Razer USB4 Dock: Comparison

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock and Razer USB4 Dock separate most on total ports: Elgato Thunderbolt Dock at 8, Razer USB4 Dock at 14, 43% in favour of Razer USB4 Dock.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
ElgatoElgato Thunderbolt Dock
Razer USB4 Dock (USB4 / 14 Ports / Dual 4K@120Hz / Thunderbolt 4-Equivalent Performance / ~$230)
RazerRazer USB4 Dock

Specs

Specification
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock
Razer USB4 Dock (USB4 / 14 Ports / Dual 4K@120Hz / Thunderbolt 4-Equivalent Performance / ~$230)
Razer USB4 Dock
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB4
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3.5mm audio1x USB4 host, 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A (wireless dongle), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, Ethernet, SD + microSD, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzSingle 4K@120Hz; dual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports8-43%14
Power Delivery96W host charging100 W
EthernetNoYes
BrandElgatoRazer
ModelThunderbolt DockUSB4 Dock
Price~$300~$230

Verdict

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A streaming-oriented Thunderbolt 4 dock that trades some port count for a layout built around creator workflows.

Razer USB4 Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Best value for non-Thunderbolt laptops — USB4 delivers Thunderbolt 4-equivalent dual 4K@120Hz performance at a lower price.

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