Consumercarts

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Microsoft Surface Dock 2: Comparison

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Microsoft Surface Dock 2 separate most on total ports: j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, Microsoft Surface Dock 2 at 7, 22% in favour of j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on max display support and max display resolution.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)
MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Dock 2

Specs

Specification
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)
Microsoft Surface Dock 2
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Surface Connect
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio1x Surface Connect host cable, 2x front USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2x rear USB-C 10Gbps with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x GbE, 1x 3.5mm combo audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports97-22%
Power Delivery96W host charging120 W
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes
Brandj5createMicrosoft
ModelJCD388Surface Dock 2
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows (Surface devices)
Price~$240~$220

Verdict

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.

Microsoft Surface Dock 2

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The right dock only if your fleet is already standardized on Surface hardware.

More comparisons in Docking Stations and USB-C Hubs