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Plugable UD-6950Z vs Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190: Comparison

Plugable UD-6950Z and Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 separate most on total ports: Plugable UD-6950Z at 12, Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 at 14, 14% in favour of Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190.

Specs

Specification
Plugable UD-6950Z (USB-C/USB-A / 11 Ports / 60W Host Charging / Triple 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows/Mac / ~$200)
Plugable UD-6950Z
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$290)
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190
Connection TypeUSB-C or USB-A (DisplayLink software driver)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x 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 jack2x TB4 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual displayDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz (DisplayLink)Dual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports12-14%14
Power Delivery0 W100W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandPlugableTargus
ModelUD-6950ZDOCK190
OS CompatibilityWindows 7-11, macOS 10.14+, ChromeOS 100+Mac, Windows
Price~$200~$290

Verdict

Plugable UD-6950Z

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The most display-flexible DisplayLink dock here, ideal for triple-monitor setups on older hardware.

Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A corporate-certified Thunderbolt 4 dock with full 100W charging headroom for demanding laptops.

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