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Kensington SD1620P vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison

Kensington SD1620P and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: Kensington SD1620P at 6, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 67% in favour of Kensington SD1620P.

Kensington SD1620P (USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@60Hz Portable / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$130)
KensingtonKensington SD1620P
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.comStarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub

Specs

Specification
Kensington SD1620P (USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@60Hz Portable / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$130)
Kensington SD1620P
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Connection TypeUSB-C (USB 3.2, portable pocket dock)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream, 2x HDMI/DisplayPort, 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C data1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only)
Max Display SupportDual displayNone (pass-through only, relies on host GPU)
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzN/A (pass-through)
Total Ports62-67%
Power Delivery100W passthrough chargingNone (no host charging)
EthernetNoNo
BrandKensingtonStarTech.com
ModelSD1620P2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
OS CompatibilityWindows, Mac, Chrome OSMac, Windows
Price~$130~$70

Verdict

Kensington SD1620P

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-balanced portable dock for hybrid workers who need dual 4K displays away from a fixed desk.

StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub

5 / 10 Expert Rating

Does exactly one job, adding a second Thunderbolt port, and does it cheaply; not a dock replacement.

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