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j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Wavlink Universal Docking Station: Comparison

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Wavlink Universal Docking Station differ on connection type: j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at Thunderbolt 4, Wavlink Universal Docking Station at USB-A (DisplayLink, no USB-C required on host). They match on total ports and ethernet.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
WavlinkWavlink Universal Docking Station

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
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
Wavlink Universal Docking Station
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB-A (DisplayLink, no USB-C required on host)
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio1x USB-A upstream, 2x HDMI (DisplayLink), 4x USB-A, 1x GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual display
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@30Hz (DisplayLink)
Total Ports99
Power Delivery96W host chargingNone (bus-powered, no host charging)
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes (GbE)
Brandj5createWavlink
ModelJCD388Universal Docking Station
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows only
Price~$240~$90

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.

Wavlink Universal Docking Station

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful fix for older USB-A-only Windows machines needing dual monitors.

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