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j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs OWC Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and OWC Thunderbolt Dock separate most on total ports: j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, OWC Thunderbolt Dock at 11, 18% in favour of OWC Thunderbolt Dock. They match on connection type and max display support.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
OWC Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
OWCOWC Thunderbolt Dock

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
OWC Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream, 15W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, SD UHS-II, GbE, 3.5mm combo audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@60Hz
Total Ports9-18%11
Power Delivery96W host charging96 W
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes
Brandj5createOWC
ModelJCD388Thunderbolt Dock (11-Port, OWCTB4DOCK)
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsmacOS 11.1+, Windows 10+
Price~$240~$300

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.

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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