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Microsoft Surface Dock 2 vs Wavlink Universal Docking Station: Comparison

Microsoft Surface Dock 2 and Wavlink Universal Docking Station separate most on total ports: Microsoft Surface Dock 2 at 7, Wavlink Universal Docking Station at 9, 22% in favour of Wavlink Universal Docking Station.

Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)
MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Dock 2
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
WavlinkWavlink Universal Docking Station

Specs

Specification
Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)
Microsoft Surface Dock 2
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
Wavlink Universal Docking Station
Connection TypeSurface ConnectUSB-A (DisplayLink, no USB-C required on host)
Port Configuration1x 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 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 Ports7-22%9
Power Delivery120 WNone (bus-powered, no host charging)
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandMicrosoftWavlink
ModelSurface Dock 2Universal Docking Station
OS CompatibilityWindows (Surface devices)Windows only
Price~$220~$90

Verdict

Microsoft Surface Dock 2

7 / 10 Expert Rating

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

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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