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Satechi USB4 Pro Hub vs StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub: Comparison

Satechi USB4 Pro Hub and StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub separate most on total ports: Satechi USB4 Pro Hub at 8, StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub at 2, 75% in favour of Satechi USB4 Pro Hub. They match on ethernet and os compatibility.

Satechi USB4 Pro Hub (USB4 / 8 Ports / 96W Pass-Through Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$180)
SatechiSatechi USB4 Pro Hub
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.comStarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub

Specs

Specification
Satechi USB4 Pro Hub (USB4 / 8 Ports / 96W Pass-Through Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$180)
Satechi USB4 Pro Hub
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 2 Ports / No Charging / No Display Output / Mac/Windows / ~$70)
StarTech.com 2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Connection TypeUSB4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB4 upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, SD/microSD, 3.5mm audio1x TB4 upstream, 1x TB4 downstream (daisy chain / port expansion only)
Max Display SupportDual 4KNone (pass-through only, relies on host GPU)
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzN/A (pass-through)
Total Ports82-75%
Power Delivery96W pass-throughNone (no host charging)
EthernetNoNo
BrandSatechiStarTech.com
ModelUSB4 Pro Hub2-Port Thunderbolt 4 Hub
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows
Price~$180~$70

Verdict

Satechi USB4 Pro Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-built aluminum USB4 hub with dual 4K pass-through, though it skips Ethernet entirely.

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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