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Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub vs OWC Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison

Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub and OWC Thunderbolt Dock separate most on power delivery: Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub at 140 W, OWC Thunderbolt Dock at 96 W, 31% in favour of Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 31%, again favouring Hyper HyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub. They match on 11 other specifications, including ethernet, displaylink driver required and max single display refresh.

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
OWC Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
OWCOWC Thunderbolt 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
OWC Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
OWC Thunderbolt 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 audio4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream, 15W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, SD UHS-II, GbE, 3.5mm combo audio
Thunderbolt VersionNone4
Max Display SupportSingle displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@60Hz
Total Ports10-9%11
Power Delivery140 W96 W-31%
Host Power Delivery140 W96 W-31%
EthernetYesYes
DisplayLink Driver RequiredNoNo
Max Displays Windows12
Max Single Display Resolution4K8K
Max Single Display Refresh60 Hz60 Hz
HDMI Port Count10
DisplayPort Port Count00
DisplayPort VersionNoneNone
Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count03
USB-A Port Count23
Max USB Data Rate10Gbps10Gbps
Ethernet Speed1GbE1GbE
SD Card SlotUHS-IIUHS-II
microSD Card SlotUHS-IINone
Audio Jack ConfigurationSingle ComboSingle Combo
macOS SupportedYesYes
Windows SupportedYesYes
BrandHyperOWC
ModelHyperDrive Next 10-Port USB-C Hub (HD4005GL)Thunderbolt Dock (11-Port, OWCTB4DOCK)
OS CompatibilityMac, Windows, ChromeOSmacOS 11.1+, Windows 10+
Price~$100~$300
Source URLhttps://www.hypershop.com/products/hyperdrivenext-10-port-usb-c-hubhttps://eshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-11-port-thunderbolt-4-dock-support-manual

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.

OWC Thunderbolt Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong Thunderbolt 4 dock for creative professionals who need built-in card readers.

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