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Satechi USB4 Pro Hub vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Satechi USB4 Pro Hub and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Satechi USB4 Pro Hub at 8, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 27% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

Satechi USB4 Pro Hub (USB4 / 8 Ports / 96W Pass-Through Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$180)
SatechiSatechi USB4 Pro Hub
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.comStarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeUSB4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB4 upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, SD/microSD, 3.5mm audio1x 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
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports8-27%11
Power Delivery96W pass-through96 W
EthernetNoYes
BrandSatechiStarTech.com
ModelUSB4 Pro HubTB4CDOCK
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu
Price~$180~$260

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 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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