[Updated 2023/01/18 with OWC Go Dock and Brydge ProDock]
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- Intro
- Compact TB4 Hubs (27)
- Full-size TB4 Docks (50)
- USB4 Multi-function-adapters & Docking Stations
- Monitors with built-in TB4 hubs (4)
- External TB4 GPU / storage (0)
- Compatibility notes
- Additional Info
Intro
Here is a growing list of Thunderbolt 4 (TB4 or TBT4) docks and hubs intended for desktop/stationary use. Many are based on the Gorilla Creek & Godzilla Creek reference PCBs that were co-designed by Intel and Goodway, disclosed in July 2020 and certified in November 2020. All are based around the Intel Goshen Ridge JHL8440 chipset and are backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt-3 (TB3 or TBT3) and USB-C systems. USB4 hubs and docks based on alternate chipsets are included as well.
Compact TB4 Hubs (27)
Because many of these units are almost identical, a column indicates the equivalent ODM model. Unless otherwise indicated, all models include these base features:
- based on Intel Goshen Ridge JHL8440 chipset
- detachable ~0.75m TB4 cable
- 100-110W barrel-jack style power supply
- 3x downstream TB4 ports (40Gb/s; 15 watts)
- PC/Mac compatibility
- Monitor outputs:
- Most brands do not list all compatible monitor modes so double-check with the manufacturer to ensure compatibility with your specific monitors. For example, the Goodway DBD1010 lists 4K120 but not 5K60 support, but some re-brands like the Anker A8398 list 5K60 but not 4K120. Both models actually support 4K120 and 5K60.Although 3x TB4 ports may be present, only 2 can be used for monitors at a timemost TB4 laptops support: 1x 8K30, 1x 5K60, 1x 4K120, or 1x 1440p144, or 2x4K60
- some TB4 laptops support: 1x 8K60, 2x 5K60, etc.
- most TB3 laptops support: 2x 4K60 or 1x 5K60
- most USB-C laptops support: 1x 4K60 or 1x 4K30
| Vendor, Model & Price ($USD) | Host Power & Location | Equivalent ODM model | Additional Features & Notes |
| Alogic Blaze TB4H3TB (~$190) | 40-60W, front | CE-LINK TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – US/UK/AU/EU AC/Mains adapters included |
| Anker A8398 PowerExpand (~$200) | 40-85W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – power button |
| Artmu USB4 Dock T4D110 (~$200) | 40-85W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – power button |
| Caldigit TB4 Element Hub (~$240) | 60W, side | – 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 150W PSU | |
| CE-Link TB4-HUB01 (ODM) | 40-60W, front | – reference design – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | |
| Club3D CSV-1580 (~$190) | 40-60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) |
| C-Smartlink TBT4 Hub (TBD) | 60W, rear | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 5W) | |
| DeLock 64157 (~230€) | 40-60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) |
| Edimax TD-405BP (~$200) | 40-60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) |
| Goodway DBD1010 (ODM) | 40-85W, front | – reference design: Godzilla Creek – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button | |
| Guuanchen GC-C03 (~$150) | 60-85W, rear | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 120W PSU | |
| IcyBox IB-HUB801-TB4 (€200) | 60-85W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button |
| Kensington 2600T (TBD) | 65W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button |
| Kingtron UCN3668 | 60W, side | – 1x USB 3.x (10 Gb/s 5.5W) – k-lock | |
| MicroSolution TB41010 (~$200) | 40-85W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button |
| OWC TB4 Hub (~$180) | 45-60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – K-lock |
| Plugable USB4-HUB3A (~$190) | 60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – USB-C->HDMI 2.0 adapter included |
| Plugable TBT4-HUB3C (~$180) | 60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – No USB 3.x port – USB-C->HDMI 2.0 adapter included |
| Purplelec PEC-TBH01 (~$160) | 60-85W, front | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 120W PSU | |
| QGeeM TB4 Mini (~$150) | 60W, side | – cross-branded as Hieracool and UtechSmart – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button – 120W PSU | |
| Satechi TB4 Slim hub ST-T4SHM ($200) | 60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01? | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) |
| Sonnet Echo HB5-TB4 (~$200) | 40-85W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button |
| SSI SI-419TB4 (ODM) | 60-96W, front | – 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W) – 150W PSU? | |
| Tripp Lite MTB4-HUB3-01 (~$235) | 40-60W, front | CE-Link TB4-HUB01 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) |
| UtechSmart T4803 (~$140-160) | 60W, side | – same as QGeeM hub – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button – 120W PSU | |
| Winstars WS-UTD33 (ODM) | 60-95W, front | – 3x USB 3x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 150W PSU – 2.5GbE | |
| Zikko PD85 M-TBD4085 (~$230-270) | 40-85W, front | Goodway DBD1010 | – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – power button |
Specialized Compact TB4 Hubs (3)
These hubs have some unique features that places them in a separate class compared to typical compact hubs. Unless otherwise indicated, all models include the same base features as the compact TB4 hubs/docks listed above.
| Vendor, Model & Price ($USD) | Host Power & Location | Additional Features & Notes |
| Hyper TB4 power hub ($179) | 50-96W, front | – integrated 100W GaN power supply – detachable AC/Mains cable – no USB 3.x ports |
| OWC Ministack STX ($279+) | 60W, rear | – K-lock – M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD bay – 2.5″/ 3.5″ SATA drive bay – 150W PSU |
| SSI SI-452TB4 ($172 MOQ 1K) | 60-85W, front | – 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W) – KVM with physical switch (2x TB4 inputs) – charges one laptop at a time – supports 8K60 |
Full-size TB4 Docks (50)
Unless otherwise indicated, all docks include these base features:
- based on Intel Goshen Ridge JHL8440 chipset
- detachable ~0.8m TB4 cable
- 135W barrel-jack style power supply
- 3.5mm TRRS combo audio jack (Realtek ALC40xx chipset or similar)
- 1Gb/s USB-based Ethernet (RealTek 8153 or similar)
- Docks with 2.5GbE typically use USB-based Realtek 8156
- Some docks use PCIe-based Intel i225 2.5GbE instead-of or in-addition-to Realtek 8153
- UHS-II SD Card reader
- some models include microSD in addition to full size SD readers
- PC/Mac compatibility
- Monitor output:
- Most brands do not list all compatible monitor modes so double-check with the manufacturer to ensure compatibility with your specific monitors. For example, the Goodway DBD1110 lists 4K120 but not 5K60 support, but some re-brands like the Brydge Stone list 5K60 but not 4K120. Both models actually support 4K120 and 5K60.
- most TB4 laptops support: 1x 8K30, 1x 5K60, 1x 4K120, 1x 1440p144, or 2x4K60
- some TB4 laptops support: 1x 8K60, 2x 5K60, 3x 4K60, etc.
- most TB3 laptops support: 2x 4K60 or 1x 5K60
- most USB-C laptops support: 1x 4K60 or 1x 4K30 (some docks with built-in HDMI/DP may enable 2x 4K60 or 2x 4K30)
- Some models include an MST chipset that allows 3 or 4 monitors, however the 3rd and 4th output won’t work on Mac
- Some models include a DisplayLink chipset which runs two of the monitor outputs – monitors connected to these ports will work on both PC and Mac but will have additional lag/latency compared to monitors without DisplayLink.
| Vendor, Model & Price | Host Power & Location | Monitor Outputs | Downstream Data Ports | Additional Features & Notes |
| Accell TB4 Dock K10B-002G (~$350) | 60-96W, front | 1x DP 1.4 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 | – 2x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (7.5W) | |
| Adaptertek TB4 Dock (ODM) | 60W, front | 1x TB4 1x DP 1.4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K60 | – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – CFast2.0 card-reader – older TB3 dock can be updated with TB4 interface module |
| Alogic Blaze TB4D3TB (~$280) | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 5K60 OR 1x 4K120 | – 3x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (7.5W) | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – power button – K-lock – US/UK/AU/EU AC/mains adapters included – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Amphenol TB4 Dock GMAD0061HR (TBD) | 60W, front | 3x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 | – 3x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 4.5W) | – No audio – MicroSD card reader but no full-size reader – 150W PSU |
| Anker Apex A8397 (~$350) | 60-90W, front | 1x TB4 2x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 4K120 OR 1x4K60+2x4K30 | – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 20W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – power button – optional stand – Triple display via TB4/MST – 120W PSU – same as Belkin Connect Pro |
| Artmu USB4 Dock T4D210 (~$275) | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1330 – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Belkin Connect Pro INC006 (~$400) | 60-90W, front | 1x TB4 2x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 4K120 OR 1x4K60+2x4K30 | – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 20W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – power button – optional stand – Triple display via TB4/MST – 120W PSU – same as Anker A8397 |
| Brydge Stone Pro TB4 (~$350) | 60-90W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 5K60 OR 1x 4K120 | – 3x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (7.5W) | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – power button – vertical stand – TB4 cable not included – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| CalDigit TS4 (~$360) | 98W, rear | 2x TB4 1x DP 1.4 supporting 2x 5K60 OR 1x 8K60 OR 1x 4K144 OR 1x 1440p240 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 20W) – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 5x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 7.5W) | – K-lock – 3x 3.5mm audio (1x trrs front, 2x trs rear) – Intel i225 2.5GbE – 230W PSU – Teardown |
| CrossHub TB4 Power Dock ($154 pre-order) | 45-98W, front | 2x TB4 1x DP 1.2 1x HDMI 2.0 supporting 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 + 2x 4K60 | – 3x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 3x USB 3.x (5Gb/s /4.5W) | – includes 50cm TB4 cable – M.2 2230-2280 NVMe slot – 2x 3.5mm audio jacks – 160W PSU – Quad display via DisplayLink – available in black and grey – 2.5GbE – built in display shows real-time charging and display bandwidth stats |
| Dell WD22TB4 (~$250-400) | 100W, left | 2x TB4 2x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x USB-C supporting 2x 5K60 OR 4x 4K60 | – 2x TB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 10W) – 2x USB 3.x (5GB/s / 7.5W) | – K-lock – power button – no SDCard or audio – older Dell WD19 docks can be upgraded with TB4 module – charges some Dells at 130W – some models do not have 3.5mm audio port – 180W PSU – Teardown & Review |
| DynaBook TB4 Dock PS0120EA1PRP (~£220) | 90W, rear | 1x TB4 2x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 1x 8K30 OR 2x 4K60 OR 4x 4K30 OR 1x 4K60 + 2x 4K30 | – 1x TB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 4.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD14Y0 – K-lock – Power button – Quad display via TB4/MST |
| Fujitsu FPCPR401BP (~£220) | 60-90W, rear | 1x TB4 2x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0b supporting: 2x4K60+1x4K30 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 5K60+1x 4K60 | – 1x TB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (12W) | – No SDCard – K-lock – power button – Triple display via TB4/MST – Intel AMT/VPro – 170W PSU – Intel i225 2.5GbE (no USB Realtek) – Mac compatible but must use TB4 port for 2nd monitor |
| Fullink 1225 | 65W, front | 1x TB4 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x *K30 OR 2x 5K60 | – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C (5Gb/s) – 4x USB 3.x (5Gb/s) | – Kensington lock – 96W PSU |
| Goodway DBD14Y0 (ODM) | 60-90W, rear | 1x TB4 2x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0 supporting 1x 8K30 OR 4x 4K60 | – 1x TB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – similar to Gargoyle Creek reference model – K-lock – Quad display via TB4/MST |
| Goodway DBD1330 (ODM) | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) | – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Goodway DBD1100 (ODM) | 60-90W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (10W) | – Gorilla Creek reference model – K-lock – power button – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Guuanchen GC-B04 (~$190) | 60-85W, rear | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.0 2x DP 1.4 supporting: 2x4K60+1x4K30 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) | – 120W PSU – Triple display via TB4/MST – dual 4K60 via USB-C – M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slot |
| Hiearcool TB4 Max 16-in-1 T4802 (~$290) | 60W, rear | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.4 supporting: 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30+2x 4K60 | – 2x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – re-brand of UtechSmart T4802 – power button – 2x 3.5mm audio – Quad display via DisplayLink – 150W PSU |
| HP TB 120W G4 Dock (4J0A2AA) (~$370-400) | 100W, rear | 1x TB4 1x USB-C 2x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 4x 4K60 OR 2x 5K60 OR 1x 8K60 | – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 15W) – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W) – 2x USB-A (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB-A (5Gb/s / 7.5W) | – based on Gargoyle Creek reference design – No audio or SDCard – Intel i225 2.5GbE (1Gb/s on USB-C systems) – Quad display via TB4/MST – K-lock – power button – 120W PSU – 2x 4K60 via USB-C systems |
| HP TB 280W G4 Dock (4J0G4AA) (~$440) | 75-230W, rear | same | same | – same except comes with 280W power supply and workstation cable – Teardown & Review |
| Hyper TB4 docking station (~$350) | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1330 – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| IcyBox IB-DK8801-TB4 €364 | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1330 – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Intel USB4 Eval Dock (N/A) | 90W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 | – 3x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 5.5W) | – Gatkex Creek reference PCB – No audio, Ethernet, or SDCard – bare PCB no chassis – does not ship with PSU – PCIe Gen3 x1 – various debug headers |
| i-Tec TB4DualDockPD (€350) | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1330 – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| j5create 8K TB4 Dock JTD562 (TBD) | 60-96W, front | 3x TB4 supporting 1x 4K60 OR 1x 8K60 | – 3x TB4 – 3x USb 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (12W) | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – K-lock |
| Kensington SD5700T (~$330) | 90W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 3x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (7.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1100 – K-lock – power button – VESA mount – 170W PSU – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Kensington SD5780T (~$390) | 96W, front | front 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1330 – K-lock – power button – VESA mount – 170W PSU – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| Kingtron TUCN3669 (TBD) | 60W, rear | 3x TB4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.2 supporting 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 | – 3x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (4.5W) | – power button – 2x 3.5mm audio jacks – 150W PSU |
| Lenovo ThinkPad 40B00135 (~$250-340) | 60-100W, rear | 1x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 2x DP 1.4 supporting: 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 | – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 15W) – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – Similar to Gargoyle Creek reference design – No SDCard or audio – K-lock – power button – VESA mounting holes – optional mount – Quad display via TB4/MST – Mac compatible but must use TB4 output for 2nd monitor – Intel i225 2.5GbE (Not working with all laptops; also has 1Gb/s Realtek) – Teardown & Review |
| Lenovo SmartDock 40B10135 (~$250-340) | same | same | same | – same as 40B00135 but adds Microsoft Azure Sphere remote management MCU and firmware |
| Lenovo Workstation 40B00300 (~$300-440) | 230W, rear | same | same | – same as 40B10135 but with workstation cable and 300W PSU |
| Liangang TB4 Dock (TBD) | 60W, front | 1x DP 1.4 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 | -2x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 7.5W) -2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 7.5W) | – CFast2.0 card-reader – re-brand of Adaptertech |
| MicroSolution TBD110 (TBD) | 60-90W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 3x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (10W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1100 – K-lock – power button – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
| OWC TB4 Dock (~$280) | same | same | same | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – K-lock |
| Plugable TBT4-UDZ (~$300) | 85-98W, front | 2x DP 1.2 2x HDMI 2.0b supporting 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR | – 1x USB-C (20Gb/s / 7.5W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1 USB 2.0 (7.5W) | – 2.5Gb/s Ethernet (Realtek) – K-lock – 1x 3.5mm TRRS audio – SDcard reader – Quad display via TB4/MST – includes vertical stand – no downstream TB4 ports – 1m TB4 cable – power button |
| QGeem TB4 Pro 15-in-1 T4801 (~$250) | 60W, rear | 1x HDMI 2.1 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 | – 2x TB4 – 5x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 5W) | – power button – 2x 3.5mm TRS audio – 150W PSU |
| QGeem TB4 Max 16-in-1 T4802 (~$300) | 60W, rear | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.4 supporting: 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30+ 2x 4K60 | – 2x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – re-brand of UtechSmart T4802 – power button – 2x 3.5mm audio – quad 4K60 – Triple display via DisplayLink – 150W PSU |
| Razer TB4 Dock Chroma RC21-016901 (~$330) | 60-90W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – customizable RGB (PC only) |
| Razer TB4 Dock Mercury RC21-016902 (~$320) | same | same | same | – same as Chroma model but adds K-lock and excludes RGB |
| Satechi ST-UCT4DM (~$300) | 60-96W, front | same | – 2x TB4 – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1 USB 2.0 (7.5W) | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – K-lock |
| SIIG JU-DK0U11-S1 ($480) | 60W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.4 supporting: 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30+ 2x 4K60 | – 3x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s /4.5W) – 2x USB 2.0 | – re-brand of UtechSmart T4802 – power button – 2x 3.5mm audio – quad 4K60 – Triple display via DisplayLink – 150W PSU |
| Sonnet Echo-DK11-T4 (~$320) | 60-90W, front | same | same | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1100 – K-lock |
| Sparkle TDX-120GD (~$215?) | 60-80W, side (reversible) | 1x TB4 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 5K60 | – 1x TB4 – 5x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) | – K-lock – 120W PSU – Teardown & Review |
| Startech TB4CDock (~$440) | 60-96W, front | same | same | – based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB – K-lock |
| UtechSmart T4802 (~$240-280) | 60W, rear | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.4 supporting: 4x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30+ 2x 4K60 | – 2x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – power button – 2x 3.5mm audio – quad 4K60 – Triple display via DisplayLink – 150W PSU |
| VisionTek VT5400 ($380) | 60-80W, side (reversible) | 1x TB4 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 5K60 | – 1x TB4 – 5x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) | – K-lock – 120W PSU – re-branded Sparkle TDX-120GD |
| Winstars WS-UTD40 (~$155 MOQ 1000) | 96W, front | 2x TB4 2x HDMI 2.0 2x DP 1.2 supporting: 1x 8K30+2x 4K60 | – 3x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 10W) | – K-lock – power button – 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet – Triple display via DisplayLink – 180W PSU |
| Winstars WS-UTD42 (ODM) | 96W, front | 3x TB4 2x HDMI 2.0 2x DP 1.4 supporting: 4x 4K60 | – 3x TB4 – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 2 USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 10W) | – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – Quad display via DisplayLink – 180W PSU |
| Winstars WS-UTD44 (ODM) | 85-96W, front | 2x TB4 supporting: 1x 8K30 | – 3x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 30W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 2 USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 10W) | – K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 180W PSU |
| Zikko TBD4096 Full Dock ($500) | 60-96W, front | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 OR 1x 8K30 OR 1x 4K120 OR 1x 5K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – re-brand of Goodway DBD1330 K-lock – power button – 2.5GbE – 2x 4K30 via USB-C |
Best value in Q2 2022? For Mac? CalDigit. For PC? OWC based on sale price, Lenovo, HP, or Kensington based on features.
Specialized TB4 Docks (3)
These docks have some unique features that place them in a separate class compared to typical docks. Unless otherwise indicated, all models include the same base features as the TB4 docks listed above.
| Vendor, Model, & Price ($USD) | Host Power & Location | Monitor Outputs | Downstream Data Ports | Additional Features & Notes |
| Brydge ProDock ($400) | 90W, top* | 3x TB4 supporting: 2x 5K/6K/4K | – 3x TB4 – 1x USB-C (5Gb/s / 5.5W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 5.5W | – *Vertical docking for Macbook – Magsafe wireless phone charging – Manufactured by Kingtron |
| HypeRaid (Kickstarter) | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 1x TB4 | – 1x TB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s) | – 8x M.2 NVMe SSD slots – 2x U.2 slots – 2x 3.5″ SATA HDD slots – CFexpress/XQD card reader – CFast 2.0 card reader – 2x SD card readers – 1x microSD card reader – touch screen control – AES 256 HW encryption – AMD 300U mainboard with 8GB ram | |
| OWC Go Dock (~$200-700) | 60-90W, side | 2x TB4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x 8K30 OR 2x 4K60 | – 2x TB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (10W) | – built-in PSU – IEC C7 power receptacle – 2.5GB/s Ethernet – k-lock |
USB4 Multi-function-adapters & Docking Stations
Devices specifically marketed as USB4 hubs/docks rather than Thunderbolt 4 docks still provide a 40Gb/s link to the host PC, but usually without advanced capabilities such as PCIe tunneling for external GPUs and fast NVMe storage. Per the USB4 specification, a true “USB4 hub” or “USB4 dock” must include PCIe, TB3 compatibility, and at least one downstream USB4 port that runs at the same throughout as the upstream host connector (40Gb/s or 20Gb/s). Devices without these features are technically classified as USB4 endpoint or peripheral devices. However most end up getting marketed as hubs or docks.
Most of these devices are based on the Via Labs VL830 chipset but devices based on competing ASMedia and Intel JHL8140 chipsets are expected in Q2 2023. It is plausible that some devices in this category could be based on Intel Thunderbolt chipsets but are simply not certified as Thunderbolt compliant or have features limited by firmware.
Portable USB4 multi-function adapters (7)
These smaller form-factor hubs do not require external power for basic functionality but can be used with 100W PD USB-C to passthrough to charge a laptop at ~60-85W. Unless otherwise indicated, they include an integrated ~30cm USB4 cable.
| Vendor, Model & Price ($USD) | Host Power & Location | Monitor Outputs | Downstream Data Ports | Additional Features & Notes |
| Fullink 1184 6-in-1 USB4 Travel hub (ODM) | 85W, side | 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x 8K60 | – 0x USB4 – 2x USB-C (10 Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W | – 2.5GbE |
| Goodway VS41000 USB4 Compact Dock (ODM) | 60W, side | 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 or 1x 8K30 or 1x 4K144 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – Gigabit Ethernet – 3.5mm TRRS audio – USB-C port can be used for data OR a charger, not both |
| Hyper USB4 Mobile Dock HD583 ($140 $112 with coupon) | 85W, side | 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 or 1x 8K30 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – Gigabit Ethernet – 3.5mm TRRS audio – USB-C port can be used for data OR a charger, not both – Teardown & Review |
| j5create JCD401 USB4 dual 4K multi-port hub (~$80-110) | 85W, side | 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C supporting: 2x 4K60 or 1x 8K30 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – USB-C data port also supports DP-alt mode video output – dedicated USB-C PD passthrough port |
| Lintes USB4 Travel Dock CADLL-EF6XX (ODM) | 85W, side | 1x DP 1.4a 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x 8K60 or 2x 4K60 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s /4.5W) | – Detachable ~80cm USB4 cable – Gigabit Ethernet – USB-C port can be used for data OR charging, not both |
| Satechi USB4 multiport adapter ($150) | 85W, side | 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x 8k30 | – 0x USB4 – 2x USB-C (10 Gb/s / 4.5W) – 1x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – Gigabit Ethernet – 3.5mm TRRS audio |
| UGreen GreenLink USB4 multifunction adapter CM500-90376 (TBD) | 0W, side | 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x 8K60 or 4K144 | – 0x USB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – No audio/Ethernet/SDCard – Teardown & Review |
Desktop-class USB4 docking stations (5)
Unless otherwise indicated, all docks include a detachable ~80cm USB4 cable, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm TRRS audio jack.
| Vendor, Model & Price ($USD) | Host Power & Location | Monitor Outputs | Downstream Data Ports | Additional Features & Notes |
| Fullink 1185 USB4 MST Docking Station (ODM) | 100W, side | 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 1x 8K30 or 1x 4K144 or 2x 4K60 | – 0x USB4 – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s 7.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 4.5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – 1x SD card reader – 150W DC PSU included – power button – fingerprint reader – K-lock |
| i-tec USB4DualDock (~€200) | 80W, rear | 1x DP 1.4 1x HDMI 2.1 supporting: 2x 4K60 or 1x 8K30 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W) – 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 3x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – cross-branded as Quuge, Digitus, Proxtend, etc. – SD/microSD card readers – requires 100W PD USB-C PSU (not included) – dedicated USB-C PD passthrough port |
| SSI USB4 KVM Dock SI-453US4 (ODM) | 30-45W, front | 2x mDP 1.4 supporting: 1x 8K30 or 2x 4K60 | – 1x USB4 (40Gb/s / 15W) – 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W) | – No Ethernet or audio – includes 60W PSU – KVM with physical switch; 2 USB4 inputs |
| Xfanic C5313A USB4 Hub Pro (~$82-102) | 0W/100W, rear | 1x DP 1.2 1x HDMI 2.1 1x HDMI 2.0 supporting: 1x 8K60 + 2x 4K60 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) | – cross-branded with Quuge – power button – 2.5GbE – Triple display via DisplayLink – 36W PSU included – optional secondary 100W PD PSU not included – M.2 NVMe/SATA 2280/2242/2230 SSD slot limited to 10Gb/s – Teardown |
| Xfanic C5314A USB4 Hub Basic (~$82-102) | 0W/100W, front | 2x DP 1.2 1x HDMI 2.0 supporting 3x 4K60 | – 0x USB4 – 1x USB-C (5Gb/s / 7.5W) – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 4.5W) – 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W) | – cross-branded with Quuge – power button – 2.5GbE – Triple display via DisplayLink – 36W PSU included – optional secondary 100W PD PSU not included |
Monitors with built-in TB4 hubs (4)
| Vendor & Model | Price | Monitor specs | Inputs | Outputs | Host Power |
| Dell Ultrasharp 6K (U3224KB) | TBD | – 32″ – “6K” IPS – 2000:1 contrast – 100% sRGB – 99% DCI-P3 – HDR 600 – integrated 4K webcam – VESA mount -14 watt speakers | – 1x HDMI 2.1 – 1x miniDP 2.1 – 1x TB4 – 1x USB-C | – 1x TB4 4 daisy chain – 2x USB-C (10Gb/s 15W) – 5x USB 3.x (10Gb/s) – 2.5Gb/s Ethernet | – 140W EPR |
| Lenovo ThinkVision P40w-20 | $2000 -2250 | – 40″ curved – 5K2K @75Hz IPS – HDR 400 – VESA mount – 99% sRGB – 98% DCI-P3 – 1000:1 contrast | – 2x TB4 – 1x HDMI 2.x – 1x DP 1.4 – 1x USB 3.x (B-style) | – 1x TB4 daisy chain – 1x USB-C (5Gb/s 27W) – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 4.5W) – 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 10W) – 1Gb/s Ethernet – 3.5mm audio | 100W |
| Lenovo ThinkVision P27u-20 | $710 -770 | – 27″ flat – 4K60 IPS – HDR 400 – VESA mount – 99.5% aRGB – 99.1% DCI-P3 – 1000:1 contrast | same | same | same |
| LG 40WP95C-W | ~$1800 | – 40″ curved – 5K2K @72Hz IPS – HDR 400 – VESA mount – 135% sRGB – 98% DCI-P3 – Freesync | – 2x TB4 – 1x DP 1.4 – 2x HDMI 2.x | – 1x TB4 daisy chain – 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 4.5W) | 96W |
External TB4 GPU / storage (0)
Thunderbolt eGPUs allow connecting a discrete PCIe GPU such as an NVIDIA RTX or AMD Radeon running at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds (22-32Gb/s) to a laptop. Similarly, Thunderbolt storage docks provide for multiple channels of high speed M.2 NVMe, SATA or other storage connections. These products often include a subset of the features offered on regular docking stations such as USB and Ethernet.
No TB4-specific eGPUs based on Goshen Ridge/JHL8440 are expected to be developed because the native PCIe interface provided in this chipset is limited to Gen3x1 (8Gb/s). To achieve a Gen3x4 interface, an additional chip like a Titan Ridge/JHL7440 is needed to complement the JHL8440 which adds cost and complexity. Until Intel provides guidance on a cost-effective approach to design a TB4 dock with PCI Gen3x4 connectivity, older Thunderbolt-3 models based on JHL7440, JHL6540, and JHL6340, are here to stay. They are 100% compatible with TB4. Please consult the guide at https://egpu.io/best-egpu-buyers-guide/
Compatibility notes
Older USB-C laptops
Several vendors note that Windows PCs with regular USB-C are not supported. All of these docks will actually work on older USB-C systems but with reduced functionality. In particular, you may only get up to 5Gb/s USB speeds and a single monitor working. Docks verified to output to two monitors via regular USB-C are indicated in the table. Additional monitors may need MST hubs or USB Video extenders.
Monitor adapters
Some monitors are particularly sensitive when used with TB4, USB-C, or other docking stations. Whenever possible, use name-brand TB4/USB-C -> DisplayPort adapters/cables or straight-through TB4/USB-C cables from this list. If your monitor supports Thunderbolt-3 or USB-C directly, then just use a Thunderbolt-3 or USB-C cable.
Power
Most TB4 docks ship with power supplies that are unable to simultaneously power all ports at their maximum rated wattage. On-board power management splits available power between ports and prioritizes downstream devices over laptop charging. With this approach, attached hard drives, for example, won’t lose power, but the laptop may charge slower than expected when many devices are attached. Where applicable, a laptop charging rate range is provided.
Mac
- MacOS lacks multi stream transport (MST) support, so many docks will only work with 1-2 distinct monitor outputs even if there are 3+ monitor ports. And in many cases, you’ll need at least one of the monitors connected to a TB4 port rather than HDMI or DP. Some docks include DisplayLink-powered HDMI and DP which will work OK on Mac, but with added lag/latency.
- Mac systems tend to work better with PCIe-based Ethernet from Intel and Aquantia/Marvell rather than USB-based solutions from RealTek and ASIX. More info: https://khronokernel.github.io/macos/2021/11/22/PCIE-ETHERNET.html
- In the past, MacOS implemented device certification checks via hard-coded lists in the IOThunderboltFamily kernel extension which disabled features on uncertified docking stations. Apple updates the lists via MacOS updates – so if you ever have issues with a Dock, you may need to update to the very latest MacOS revision and latest dock firmware. Some uncertified devices may not have full functionality unless console commands are entered manually.
- If you have issues with your Mac, post your findings in the comment section below.
Additional Info
Firmware updates
Early docks had issues with USB 2.0 devices. Check with your vendor for firmware updates:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/comments/n56eht/psa_caldigit_thunderbolt_4usb4_element_hub/
- https://us.anker.com/pages/update-firmware
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd500503-thinkpad-universal-thunderbolt-4-dock-overview-and-service-parts
Connecting monitors
If you don’t have monitors with USB-C inputs, you’ll need to get the latest generation of USB-C->DP or USB-C->HDMI adapters. For best reliability, avoid HDMI when possible.
Other USB4 devices of interest
References & More reading
- List: Publicly listed Intel-certified TB4 docks
- List: Thunderbolt approved ODMs
- Video preview: modern TB4 dock design
- PR: Allion & GoodWay announce the first certification for TB4 dock reference design board
- Caldigit Element hub manual
- Compatibility guide: Sonnet Echo 11 TB4 dock
- Unblocking uncertified TB3 devices on Mac
- PCI vs USB Ethernet in Thunderbolt docks
- Caldigit TS4 internal photos and discussion
- Via labs video on USB4 market segmentation
- ASMedia ASM4242 and ASM2464PD USB4 controllers
Dan S. Charlton 
Regarding the I-tec USB4DualDock, the entry states:
This is not entirely accurate. The dock is completely functional on my Intel NUC. You only need the power supply of you want to charge the host via Power Delivery. Since the Intel NUC has its own power supply (and, in fact, cannot be powered via USB-PD), I use this dock without a PSU.
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