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Plugable TBT4-UDZ vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Plugable TBT4-UDZ and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Plugable TBT4-UDZ at 16, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 31% in favour of Plugable TBT4-UDZ. Power Delivery splits them by another 4%, again favouring Plugable TBT4-UDZ. They match on 16 other specifications, including host interface, thunderbolt version and host bandwidth.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 |
| Host Bandwidth | 40 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Host Cable Length | 1 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 16 | 11-31% |
| Power Delivery | 100 W | 96 W-4% |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 W | 96 W-4% |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 135 W | 135 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 2 |
| Max Displays Mac Base | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays Mac Pro Max | 2 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 4K | 8K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 6 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 2.5GbE | 1GbE |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 646 g | 423 g |
| Brand | Plugable | StarTech.com |
| Model | TBT4-UDZ | TB4CDOCK |
| Source URL | https://plugable.com/products/tbt4-udz | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/tb4cdock_datasheet.pdf |
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 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.
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