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Plugable TBT4-UDZ vs UGREEN Revodok Pro 209: Comparison

What is the difference between Plugable TBT4-UDZ and UGREEN Revodok Pro 209?

They are built to different briefs, and host power delivery shows it, Plugable TBT4-UDZ 100 W against UGREEN Revodok Pro 209 85W. Total ports runs the same way, 16 on the Plugable TBT4-UDZ versus 9 on the UGREEN Revodok Pro 209, another win for Plugable TBT4-UDZ.

Which should you buy, Plugable TBT4-UDZ or UGREEN Revodok Pro 209?

Take the Plugable TBT4-UDZ for fully-loaded desk setups needing maximum port count and four-display support across Mac and Windows. Avoid it for simpler setups that don't need 16 ports, a more focused dock may be easier to manage. The UGREEN Revodok Pro 209 suits office and coding setups with two 4K 60Hz screens, though it is not the pick for gaming or colour-critical video work, where DisplayLink compression shows and locked-down work laptops that cannot install the DisplayLink driver. It also earns its place with MacBook Air and base MacBook Pro owners who want two extended external monitors. Our rating of the Plugable TBT4-UDZ (8/10): the widest port count in our docking station lineup, with four-display support for fully-loaded desks across Mac and Windows.

What Plugable TBT4-UDZ and UGREEN Revodok Pro 209 have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, ethernet, max single display resolution, max single display refresh, max dual display resolution and max dual display refresh included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 6 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Plugable TBT4-UDZ and UGREEN Revodok Pro 209 differ on ethernet speed?

Yes. Ethernet Speed reads 2.5GbE on the Plugable TBT4-UDZ versus 1GbE on the UGREEN Revodok Pro 209.

Is the HDMI Port Count the same on the Plugable TBT4-UDZ and UGREEN Revodok Pro 209?

It is. Both are listed at 2, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    Plugable
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    UGREEN
  • Host Interface

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    Thunderbolt 4
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • Model Number

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    TBT4-UDZ
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    Revodok Pro 209
  • Port Configuration

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    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
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 upstream (10Gbps, 100W-rated PD port), 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 (DisplayLink; 2 displays active at once), Gigabit Ethernet
  • Thunderbolt Version

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    4
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    None
  • Total Ports

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    16Best
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    9-44%
  • Host Power Delivery

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    100 W
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    85W
  • Ethernet

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    Yes
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    Yes
  • DisplayLink Driver Required

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    No
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    Yes
  • Max Displays Windows

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    4
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    2
  • Max Single Display Resolution

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    4K
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    4K
  • Max Single Display Refresh

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    60 Hz
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    60 Hz
  • Max Dual Display Resolution

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    4K
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    4K
  • Max Dual Display Refresh

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    60 Hz
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    60 Hz
  • HDMI Port Count

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    2
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    2
  • HDMI Version

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    2.0
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    2.0
  • DisplayPort Port Count

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    2
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    2
  • DisplayPort Version

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    1.2
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    1.2
  • USB-A Port Count

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    6
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    2
  • USB-C Data Port Count

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    1
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    1
  • Max USB Data Rate

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    10Gbps
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    10Gbps
  • Ethernet Speed

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    2.5GbEBest
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    1GbE
  • SD Card Slot

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    UHS-II
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    None
  • microSD Card Slot

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    UHS-II
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    None
  • Weight

    Plugable TBT4-UDZ
    646 g
    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    513 gBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Plugable TBT4-UDZ if you want the higher total ports (16 vs 9).

    Choose UGREEN Revodok Pro 209 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerPlugable TBT4-UDZUGREEN Revodok Pro 209
    Amazon

    $289.99

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    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.

    UGREEN Revodok Pro 209

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    Buy it if your laptop can only extend one screen on its own: DisplayLink gets you two extended 4K 60Hz monitors over one USB-C cable for about $126 at UGREEN's store.

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