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Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub vs j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub and j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub at 10, j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, 10% in favour of Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub.

Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub (USB-C / 10 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows/Mac/iPad / ~$100)
HyperHyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Specs

Specification
Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub (USB-C / 10 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows/Mac/iPad / ~$100)
Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeUSB-CThunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C PD input (140W), 2x USB-C 10Gbps data, 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 4K60, SD + microSD 4.0 (312MB/s), GbE, 3.5mm combo audio2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportSingle displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports109-10%
Power Delivery140 W96W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandHyperj5create
ModelHyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub (HD4005GL)JCD388
OS CompatibilityMac, Windows, ChromeOSMac, Windows
Price~$100~$240

Verdict

Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sturdily built compact hub that stands out for its iPad Pro support and unibody design.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, no-frills Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a reasonable step up from a basic USB-C hub.

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