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Plugable TBT4-UDZ vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison
Plugable TBT4-UDZ and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: Plugable TBT4-UDZ at 16, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 88% in favour of Plugable TBT4-UDZ.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD + microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm headset jack | 1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only) |
| Total Ports | 16 | 2-87% |
| Power Delivery | 100 W | None (no host charging) |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Brand | Plugable | StarTech.com |
| Model | TBT4-UDZ | 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub |
Verdict
Plugable TBT4-UDZ
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The widest port count in our docking station lineup, with four-display support for fully-loaded desks across Mac and Windows.
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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