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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Twelve South StayGo mini: Comparison
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Twelve South StayGo mini separate most on total ports: StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, Twelve South StayGo mini at 4, 64% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 11%, again favouring StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on 6 other specifications, including displaylink driver required, max displays mac base and max single display refresh.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable) |
| Port Configuration | 1x 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 | 1x USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | None |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Single display |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz | Single 4K@30Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.5 m |
| Total Ports | 11 | 4-64% |
| Power Delivery | 96 W | 85 W-11% |
| Host Power Delivery | 96 W | 85 W-11% |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 2 | 1 |
| Max Displays Mac Base | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays Mac Pro Max | 2 | 1 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 30 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 1 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | None |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-II | None |
| Weight | 423 g | 100 g |
| Brand | StarTech.com | Twelve South |
| Model | TB4CDOCK | StayGo mini |
| OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu | Mac, iPad Pro |
| Price | ~$260 | ~$100 |
| Source URL | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/tb4cdock_datasheet.pdf | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1661940-REG/twelve_south_12_2039_staygo_mini_usb_c_hub.html ; https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/19/twelve-south-staygo-mini-usb-c-hub-review-the-connectors-you-need-most-in-a-small-affordable-device/ |
Verdict
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.
Twelve South StayGo mini
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clever, MacBook-specific alternative to a loose dongle for people who hate managing a separate hub cable.
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