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Elgato Thunderbolt Dock vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Elgato Thunderbolt Dock at 8, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 27% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on connection type and max display support.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
ElgatoElgato Thunderbolt Dock
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.comStarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Specs

Specification
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3.5mm audio1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports8-27%11
Power Delivery96W host charging96 W
EthernetNoYes
BrandElgatoStarTech.com
ModelThunderbolt DockTB4CDOCK
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu
Price~$300~$260

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.

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.

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