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Plugable UD-6950Z vs Razer USB4 Dock: Comparison
Plugable UD-6950Z and Razer USB4 Dock separate most on total ports: Plugable UD-6950Z at 12, Razer USB4 Dock at 14, 14% in favour of Razer USB4 Dock. They match on 10 other specifications, including thunderbolt version, ethernet and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C or USB-A (DisplayLink software driver) | USB4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB upstream (USB-C and USB-A cables included), 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 (DisplayLink), 6x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x GbE, 3.5mm headset jack | 1x USB4 host, 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A (wireless dongle), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, Ethernet, SD + microSD, 3.5mm audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | None |
| Max Display Support | Dual display | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz (DisplayLink) | Single 4K@120Hz; dual 4K@60Hz |
| Total Ports | 12-14% | 14 |
| Power Delivery | 0 W | 100 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 0 W | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 2 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 6 | 5 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 0 | 2 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 5Gbps | 10Gbps |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Plugable | Razer |
| Model | UD-6950Z | USB4 Dock |
| Price | ~$200 | ~$230 |
| Source URL | https://plugable.com/products/ud-6950z | https://www.razer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-usb-4-dock ; https://www.macworld.com/article/2794033/razer-usb-4-dock-review.html |
Verdict
Plugable UD-6950Z
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The most display-flexible DisplayLink dock here, ideal for triple-monitor setups on older hardware.
Razer USB4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Best value for non-Thunderbolt laptops — USB4 delivers Thunderbolt 4-equivalent dual 4K@120Hz performance at a lower price.