120+ USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Hubs & Docks compared (January 2024)

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[Updated 2024/01/01 with additional models]

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  1. Introduction
  2. Compact Thunderbolt 4 Hubs
    1. Hubs requiring external PSU (28)
    2. Specialized Compact TB4 Hubs (4)
  3. Full-size Thunderbolt 4 Docks
    1. Dual Monitor Docks (41)
    2. Triple/Quad Monitor Docks (28)
    3. Specialized Thunderbolt Docks (8)
  4. USB4 multi-function-adapters, hubs, and docks
    1. Portable multi-function-adapters (12)
    2. Portable hubs with downstream USB-C DP alt mode (5)
    3. Desktop-class multi-function-adapters (9)
    4. Desktop-class Docks with downstream USB-C DP alt mode (4)
  5. Monitors with built-in TB4/USB4 docks/hubs (5)
  6. External TB4 GPU / NVMe storage (0)
  7. Compatibility notes
    1. Older USB-C laptops
    2. Monitor adapters
    3. Power
    4. Mac
    5. Firmware updates
    6. Connecting monitors
  8. References & More reading

Introduction

Here is a growing list of Thunderbolt 4 (TB4 or TBT4) and USB4 docks and hubs. 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. Most 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.

The rationale for developing this list is that it is difficult to compare models and brands on shopping websites as not all features are disclosed using similar language or disclosed at all. Hopefully, this list will help you find the *perfect* dock for your workstation. Eventually, this list will be migrated into a searchable database but for now it is just a set of static tables.

Compact Thunderbolt 4 Hubs

Hubs requiring external PSU (28)

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
  • 100-120W barrel-jack style power supply
  • 3x downstream TB4 ports (40Gb/s; 15 watts)
  • 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 7.5-10W)
  • 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 three TB4 ports may be present, only two can be used for monitors at a time.
    • most TB4 laptops support: 1x 8K30, 1x 5K60, 1x 4K120, 1x 1440p144, or 2x4K60
    • some TB4 laptop and hub combinations support: 1x 8K60 or 2x 5K60
    • 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
Acasis Slim Hub HS-T404
($150)		40-60WCE-LINK
TB4-HUB01		– power button
Alogic Blaze TB4H3TB
(~$190)		40-60W,
front		CE-LINK
TB4-HUB01		– US/UK/AU/EU AC/Mains
adapters included
Anker A8398 PowerExpand
(~$180)		40-85W,
front		Goodway
DBD1010		– power button
Artmu USB4 Dock T4D110
(~$150)		40-85W,
front		Goodway
DBD1010		– power button
Belkin Connect INC013ttSGY85-96WCE-Link
TB4-HUB01		– 150W PSU
Caldigit TB4 Element Hub
(~$230)		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
(~$150)		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
– power button
Guuanchen GC-C03
(~$150)		60-85W,
rear
IcyBox IB-HUB801-TB4
(€200)		60-85W,
front		Goodway
DBD1010		– power button
Kensington 2600T
($230)		65W,
front		Goodway
DBD1010		– power button
Kingtron UCN366860W,
side		– K-lock
MicroSolution TB41010
(~$200)		40-85W,
front		Goodway
DBD1010		– power button
OWC TB4 Hub
(~$130)		45-60W,
front		CE-Link
TB4-HUB01		– K-lock
Plugable USB4-HUB3A
(~$160)		60W,
front		CE-Link
TB4-HUB01		– USB-C->HDMI 2.0 adapter included
Plugable TBT4-HUB3C
(~$125)		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
QGeeM TB4 Mini
(~$150)		60W,
side		– cross-branded as Hieracool and UtechSmart
– power button
Sabrent HB-TBT445-60W,
front		CE-Link
TB4-HUB01
Satechi TB4 Slim hub ST-T4SHM
($200)		60W,
front		CE-Link
TB4-HUB01?
Sonnet Echo HB5-TB4
(~$160)		40-85W,
front		Goodway
DBD1010
– power button
SSI SI-419TB4
(ODM)		60-96W,
front		– 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W)
Tripp Lite MTB4-HUB3-01
(~$235)		40-60W,
front		CE-Link
TB4-HUB01		– 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
UtechSmart T4803
(~$125-160)		60W,
side		– same as QGeeM hub
– power button
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		– power button

Specialized Compact TB4 Hubs (4)

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 hubs listed above.

Vendor, Model
& Price ($USD)		Host Power
& Location		Additional
Features & Notes
Hyper
TB4 power hub
($225-300)		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
Sabrent SB-TB4K KVM
(~$300)		60-65W,
front		– 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W)
– KVM with physical switch (2x TB4 inputs)
– charges one laptop at a time
– supports 8K60
– based on SSI SI-452TB4
– second Thunderbolt cable not included
– teardown & review
SSI
SI-452TB4
(ODM: $172 MOQ 1K)		60-65W,
front		– 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 12W)
– KVM with physical switch (2x TB4 inputs)
– charges one laptop at a time
– supports 8K60
– second Thunderbolt cable not included

Full-size Thunderbolt 4 Docks

Full-size Docks include additional features beyond a simple hub such as Ethernet, USB A, USB-C, audio, SD card readers, and higher wattage laptop charging.

Dual Monitor Docks (41)

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)
  • UHS-II SD Card reader
    • some models include microSD in addition to full size SD readers
  • At least 1 downstream TB4 port
  • 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		2x TB4
1x DP 1.4
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		3x 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
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
Brydge
Stone Pro TB4
(~$280-330)		60-90W,
front		3x 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
– no longer in production
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)		– 5 total USB-C ports!
– K-lock
– 3x 3.5mm audio (1x trrs front, 2x trs rear)
– Intel i225 2.5GbE
– 230W PSU
– Teardown
CE-Link U4-DOCK01
(ODM)		85W,
front		3x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 3x TB4
– 3x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 2.0 (4.5W)		– 100W PSU
CE-Link TB4-DOCK03/
U4-DOCK03
(ODM)		96W,
side		3x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60
– 3x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 2.0 (4.5W)		– 150W PSU
– power button
CE-Link TB4-DOCK05/
U4-DOCK05
(ODM)		96W,
front		1x TB4
2x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
1x 8K60 or
2x 4K60		– 1x TB4
– 1 USB-C
(10Gb/s / 30W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 4.5W)		– 150W PSU
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– K-lock
CE-Link TB4-DOCK06/
U4-DOCK-06
(ODM)		samesamesame– same as DOCK05 but USB-C port on front instead of rear
Club-3D CSV-1581
($200)		same
Fullink 1225
(ODM)		65W,
front		1x TB4
1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
1x 8K30 OR
2x 5K60		– 1x TB4
– 1x USB-C
(5Gb/s)
– 4x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s)		– Kensington lock
– 96W PSU
Goodway DBD1700
(ODM)		85W,
front		2x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 2x TB4
– 4x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– built-in 120W GaN PSU
– No SDCard or audio
– K-lock
– power button
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		3x 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) 		– Gorilla Creek reference model
– K-lock
– power button
– 2x 4K30 via USB-C
HP TB 280W G4
Dock (4J0G4AA)
(~$280+)		75-230W,
rear		samesame– same except comes with 280W power supply and workstation cable
– Teardown & Review
Hyper TB4
docking station
(~$280)		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		3x 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
IOGear GUD4C8K3
($330)		96W
2x HDMI
2x DP
2x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K or
2x 4K60		– 2x TB4
– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 30W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 4.5W)		– 150W PSU
– marketed as USB4, not Thunderbolt, but has JHL8440
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
IVINN Thunderbolt Pro Dock T4807– Same as Q-Geem T4801
j5create 8K TB4 Dock JTD562
($300)		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
(~$250)		90W,
front		3x 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
(~$275)		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
– VESA mount
– 170W PSU
– 2.5GbE
– 2x 4K30 via USB-C
Kingtron
TUCN3669
(TBD)		60W,
rear		3x TB4
1x DP 1.2
1x HDMI 2.0
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 TRS audio
– 150W PSU
Liangang
TB4 Dock
(TBD)		60W,
front		2x TB4
1x DP 1.4
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
Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock
($250)		96W,
side		3x TB4
supporting:
2x 4K60 OR
1x 8K30		– 3x TB4
– 3x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s 7.5W)		– 2.5GbE
– K-lock
– No SD card reader
– optional screw-table mount by Cable Matters
MicroSolution
TBD110
(TBD)		60-90W,
front		3x 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
(~$250)		samesamesame– based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB
– K-lock
Q-Geem
TB4 Pro
15-in-1 T4801
(~$180-200)		60W,
rear		2x TB4
1x HDMI 2.1
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
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)		samesamesame– 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
Sonnet
Echo-DK11-T4
(~$200)		60-90W,
front		samesame– 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
(~$290)		60-96W,
front		samesame– based on Gorilla Creek ref PCB
– K-lock
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
WavLink WL-UTD43
Winstars
WS-UTD44
(ODM)		85-96W,
front		3x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 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
WorldPass HB414
(ODM)		60W,
rear		1x TB4
1x HDMI
1x DP
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 1x TB4
– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 7.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/ 5W)
– 2x USB 2.0 (5W)		– power button
– magnetic base
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.

Triple/Quad Monitor Docks (28)

These docks have the same base features as dual-monitor docks but either make use of MST or DisplayLink chipsets to support three or four monitors each with distinct content. Most laptops will need to disable the built-in LCD panel in order to run 4x monitors via MST. Apple Mac laptops do not support MST so MST-based docks will run with a maximum of 2 monitors on Mac. DisplayLink has the flexibility of working on both Mac and PC, but has the drawback that some of the connected monitors (usually the last two) have a 50-100ms lag/latency which can be disruptive for gaming, real-time 3D graphics, and video editing workloads. For regular office apps and casual gaming, it works fine though.

Older USB-C laptops will be able to drive at least 2 monitors from these docks and in some instances will drive 3 or 4 depending on the specific design – read the fine print!

Vendor,
Model & Price		Host Power
& Location		Monitor
Outputs		Downstream
Data Ports		Additional
Features & Notes
Anker
Apex A8397
(~$190)		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)		– Triple display via MST
– power button
– optional stand
– 120W PSU
– same as Belkin Connect Pro
Anker 778
(~$380)		100W,
side		1x TB4
1x HDMI 2.1
2x DP 1.4
supporting:
4x 4K60 OR
1x 6K60		– 1x TB4
– 2x USB-C
(10Gb/s 15W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 5W)
– 2x USB 2.0 (5W)		– Quad display via MST
– power button
– 180W PSU
– K-lock
– No SDCard or audio
Belkin Connect
Pro INC006
(~$280)		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)		– Triple display via MST
– power button
– optional stand
– 120W PSU
– same as Anker A8397
CE-Link TB4-DOCK02/
U4-DOCK02
(ODM)		96W,
side		1x TB4
2x DP
2x HDMI
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60 + 1x 4K30		– 2x TB4
– 1 USB-C
(10Gb/s / 30W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 4.5W)		– Triple display via MST
– 150W PSU
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– K-lock
CE-Link TB4-DOCK07/
U4-DOCK07
(ODM)		96W,
front		1x TB4
2x DP
1x HDMI
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
4K60 + 2x 4K30		– 1x TB4
– 1 USB-C
(10Gb/s / 30W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 4.5W)		– Triple display via MST
– 150W PSU
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– K-lock
Corsair TBT200
(~$280)
CrossHub TB4
Power Dock
(likely a kickstarter scam)		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)
– Quad display via DisplayLink
– includes 50cm TB4 cable
– M.2 2230-2280 NVMe slot
– 2x 3.5mm TRS audio
– 160W PSU
– available in black and grey
– 2.5GbE
– built in display shows real-time charging and display bandwidth stats
Dell
WD22TB4
(~$210-300)		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)		– Quad display via MST
– K-lock
– power button
– no SDCard or audio
– older Dell WD19 docks can be upgraded with TB4 module
– charges some Dells at 130W
– not all models have 3.5mm audio
– 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)		– Quad display via MST
– re-brand of Goodway DBD14Y0
– K-lock
– Power button
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)		– Triple display via MST
– No SDCard
– K-lock
– power button
– Intel AMT/VPro
– 170W PSU
– Intel i225 2.5GbE (no USB Realtek)
– Mac compatible but must use TB4 port for 2nd monitor
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)		– Quad display via MST
– similar to Gargoyle Creek reference model
– K-lock
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)		– Triple display via MST
– 120W PSU
– Dual 4K60 via USB-C
– M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slot
Hiearcool
TB4 Max
16-in-1 T4802
(~$200)
60W,
rear		2x TB4
1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.0
supporting:
4x 4K60 OR
1x 8K30+2x 4K60		– 2x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 5W)
– 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W)		– Quad display via DisplayLink
– re-brand of UtechSmart T4802
– power button
– 2x 3.5mm TRS audio
– 150W PSU
HP TB 120W G4
Dock (4J0A2AA)
(~$220)		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)		– Quad display via MST
– based on Gargoyle Creek reference design
– No SDCard or audio
– Intel i225 2.5GbE (1Gb/s on USB-C systems)
– K-lock
– power button
– 120W PSU
– 2x 4K60 via USB-C systems
HP TB 280W G4
Dock (4J0G4AA)
(~$440)		75-230W,
rear		samesame– same except comes with 280W power supply and workstation cable
– Teardown & Review
iVanky FusionDock Max ($~470-550)96W,
rear		2x HDMI 2.0
4x USB-C
supporting
4x 6K60		– 4x TB4
– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 7.5W)
– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 20W)
– 5x USB-A (10Gb/s 4.5W)		– Two JHL8440 chips each connected via a separate TB4 cable
– dual 3.5mm audio ports (1x line out, 1x headset)
– Toslink audio
– UHS-III SD card reader
– 2.5Gb/s Ethernet
j5create JTD56860-1x HDMI
1x DP		– Quad display
– Same PCB as Plugable?
Lenovo
ThinkPad
40B00135
(~$200)
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)
– Quad display via MST
– Similar to Gargoyle Creek reference design
– No SDCard or audio
– K-lock
– power button
– VESA mounting holes
– optional mount
– Mac compatible but must use TB4 output for 2nd monitor
– Intel i225 2.5GbE (Not working with all laptops; also has 1GbE Realtek)
– Teardown & Review
Lenovo
SmartDock
40B10135
(~$250-340)		samesamesame– same as 40B00135 but adds Microsoft Azure Sphere remote management MCU and firmware
Lenovo
Workstation
40B00300
(~$300)		230W,
rear		samesame– same as 40B10135 but with workstation cable and 300W PSU
Plugable
TBT4-UDZ
(~$300)		85-98W,
front		2x DP 1.2
2x HDMI 2.0b
supporting
4x 4K60 OR
1x 8K30		– 0x TB4
– 1x USB-C
(10Gb/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)		– Quad display via MST
– 2.5GbE
– K-lock
– includes vertical stand
– no downstream TB4 ports
– 1m TB4 cable
– power button
– Teardown & Review
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)		– Quad display via DisplayLink
– re-brand of UtechSmart T4802
– power button
– 2x 3.5mm TRRS audio
– 150W PSU
Satechi Multimedia Pro Dock ST-DT4PMM
(~$350)		96W, front2x DP
2x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
4x 4K60 OR
1x 8K30		– 0x TB4
– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 7.5W)
– 3x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 5W)
– 1x USB 2.0 (7.5W)		– Quad display via MST
– 2.5GbE
– power button
– k-lock
– same manufacturer as Plugable TBT4-UDZ
SIIG JU-DK0U11-S1
($350)		60W,
front		2x TB4
1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.0
supporting:
4x 4K60 OR
1x 8K30+
2x 4K60		– 3x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s /4.5W)
– 2x USB 2.0		– Quad display via DisplayLink
– re-brand of UtechSmart T4802
– power button
– 2x 3.5mm TRS audio
– 150W PSU
UtechSmart
T4802
(~$240-280)		60W,
rear		2x TB4
1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.0
supporting:
4x 4K60 OR
1x 8K30+
2x 4K60		– 2x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 5W)
– 2x USB 2.0 (2.5W)		– Quad display via DisplayLink
– power button
– 2x 3.5mm audio
– 150W PSU
Wavlink WL-UTD41
(ODM)		96W,
front		3x TB4
2x DP 1.2
2x HDMI 2.0
supporting:
4x 4K60		– 3x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 5W)		– Quad display via DisplayLink
– K-lock
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– 160W PSU
(re-brand of Winstars UTD42 with smaller PSU)
Winstars
WS-UTD40
(~$155 MOQ
1000)		98W,
front		2x TB4
2x DP 1.2
2x HDMI 2.0
supporting:
1x 8K30+2x 4K60		– 3x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 10W)		– Triple display via DisplayLink
– K-lock
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– 180W PSU
Winstars
WS-UTD42
(ODM)
98W,
front		3x TB4
2x DP 1.4
2x HDMI 2.0
supporting:
4x 4K60		– 3x TB4
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 10W)
– 2 USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 10W)		– Quad display via DisplayLink
– K-lock
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– 180W PSU
Winstars
WS-UTD47
(ODM)		98W,
front		2x TB4
2x DP
1x HDMI
supporting:
1x 8k30 or
2x 4K60 or
4x 4K30		– 2x TB4
– 1x USB-C
(10Gb/s / 30W)
– 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 4.5W)
– Quad display via DisplayLink
– K-lock
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– 180W PSU

Specialized Thunderbolt Docks (8)

These docks have unique features that place them in a separate class. 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		– 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
– No longer in production
Fullink #1217
(ODM)		85W,
side		1x HDMI 2.1
1x DP 1.4
1x TB4
supporting
1x 8K60
1x 4K144
2x 4K60		– 1x TB4
– 2x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (10 Gb/s / 7.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 4.5W)		– Built-into VESA arm
– 150w PSU
Goodway DBD1700– Built-in 120 GaN PSU
HypeRaid
(Kickstarter
likely a scam)		1x TB4
1x DP 2.1
– 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
j5create JTSA461re-branded Fullink #1217
OWC Go Dock
(~$300)		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
– 2.5GbE
– K-lock
Sonnet Echo 20 SuperDock
(~$300)		100W,
rear		1x HDMI 2.1
2x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K60 OR
2x 6K60		– 2x TB4
– 4x USB-C (10Gb/s 7.5W
4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 4.5W)		– 6 total USB-C ports!
– 2.5Gb/s Ethernet
– 150W PSU
– 2x 3.5mm jacks, RCA line out
-K-lock
– M.2 NVME 2280 slot
Winstars WD-UTE05
(ODM)		98W,
front		2x TB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 2x TB4
– 1x USB 3.0
(10Gb/s / 7.5W)		– 160W PSU
– M.2 NVMe 2280 slot

USB4 multi-function-adapters, hubs, and docks

Devices specifically marketed as USB4 hubs/docks rather than Thunderbolt 4 docks still provide a 40Gb/s link to the host PC, but without advanced capabilities such as PCIe tunneling for external GPUs or fast NVMe storage. Per the USB4 specification, a true “USB4 hub” or “USB4 dock” must include PCIe, Thunderbolt-3 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, all vendors market them as hubs or docks.

Many of these devices are based on the Via Labs VL830, Intel Hoover Ridge JHL8140, or RealTek RTS5490 chipsets. Given that these chipsets have key advantages over older USB 3.x hubs when used on USB4/Thunderbolt4 PCs and Macs, it makes sense to market them as USB4 hubs even if they don’t strictly meet the definition in the USB4 spec.

Portable multi-function-adapters (12)

Unless otherwise indicated, all models include:

  • integrated ~15-30cm USB4 cable
  • USB-C port for PD 100W (85W) passthrough charging
  • can operate as bus-powered without PSU
  • dual monitor capable (2x 4K60)
  • no USB4 40Gb/s downstream ports
Vendor, Model
& Price ($USD)		Host Power
& Location		Monitor OutputsDownstream
Data Ports		Additional
Features & Notes
Anker 556
(~$150)		85W,
front		1x HDMI 2.1
1x DP 1.4
– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)		– dedicated USB-C PD100 W input
– Gigabit Ethernet
– detachable host cable
Cable Matters 201308 (~$80)85W,
side		2x DP 1.4
supporting:
2x 4K60 or 1x 8K60		– 2x USB-C (10Gb/s)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)		– MST – 1 monitor on Mac
– Gigabit Ethernet
Fullink 1184 6-in-1
USB4 Travel hub
(ODM)		85W,
side		1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
1x 8K60		– 2x USB-C
(10 Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W		– 2.5GbE
– 1 monitor only
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		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W) 		– 1GbE
– 3.5mm TRRS audio
– USB-C port can be used for data OR a charger, not both
Hyper USB4
Mobile Dock HD583
($120)		85W,
side		1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
2x 4K60 or
1x 8K30		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– Based on JHL8140
– 1GbE
– 3.5mm TRRS audio
– USB-C port can be used for data OR a charger, not both
– MST – 1 monitor on Mac
– Teardown & Review
j5create JCD403
($110)		85W,
rear		1x HDMI 2.1
supporting
8K60 or 4K144		1x USB-C (10Gb/s)
2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)		– 2.5GbE
j5create JCH453
(~$75)		85W,
front		1x HDMI 2.12x USB-C (10Gb/s)
1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)		– one USB-C port doubels as PD power passthrough
Kensington MD120U4 / MD125U4
(~$150)		80W,
side		2x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
2x 4K120 or
1x 8K60		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– 2.5 GbE
– USB-C port use for data OR PD passthrough charging
Lintes USB4 Travel Dock CADLL-EF6XX
(ODM)		85W,
side		1x DP 1.4a
1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
1x 8K60 or
2x 4K60		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s /4.5W)		– Detachable ~80cm USB4 cable
– 1GbE
– 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		– 2x USB-C
(10 Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 2.0 (2.5W)		– 1GbE
– 3.5mm TRRS audio
– 1 monitor only
UGreen GreenLink USB4 multifunction adapter
CM500-90376
(~$90)		0W,
side		1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
1x 8K60 or 4K144		– 2x USB-C (10Gb/s 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– No audio/Ethernet/SDCard
– Teardown & Review
– 1 monitor only
Winstars WS-UHP4403
85W,
side		2x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB 2.0		– 1GbE
– 1x USB-C port for PD passthrough charging

Portable hubs with downstream USB-C DP alt mode (5)

Unless otherwise indicated, all models include:

  • integrated ~25-30cm USB4 cable
  • dedicated USB-C port for PD 100W input
  • can operate as bus-powered without PSU but full functionally best with PSU
  • dual-monitor capable (2x 4K60)
  • at least 1 downstream port supporting DP alt mode video, 10Gb/s data, and >4.5W
  • no USB4 40Gb/s downstream ports
Vendor, Model
& Price ($USD)		Host Power
& Location		Monitor
Outputs		Downstream
Data Ports		Additional
Features & Notes
Goodway
VS47010
(ODM)		60W,
side		1x USB4
1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
2x 4K60 or
1x 8K30 or
1x 4K144		– 1x USB-C DP alt mode (15W)
– 1x USB-C
(10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 4.5W) 		– 2.5GbE
– Based on JHL8140
j5create JCD401 USB4
dual 4K multi-port hub
(~$100)		85W,
rear		1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.1
1x USB-C
supporting:
2x 4K60 or
1x 8K30		– 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
– Intel JHL8140
MSLForce
USB4 5-in-1 hub		60W,
side		3x USB4
supporting 1x 1x 8K60 or
2x 4K60		– 3x USB-C (10Gb/s / 15W)
– 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– Based on Intel JHL8140
– All 3 downstream USB-C ports have DP-altmode and MFD functionality
– spec sheet states 20Gb/s on downstream ports which is not correct
Sparkle TD-8140
(~$120-140)		85W,
side		1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.0
1x USB-C
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		1x USB-C (15W)
2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– teardown
– 80cm detachable USB4 cable
– 1Gb/s Ethernet
– TRRS audio
Startech DKM31C3HVCPD
(~$140)		80W,
side		1x USB-C
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x VGA
supporting:
2x 4K30 or
1x 4K60		1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 7.5W)
2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– not USB4 but included here for reference
– 1Gb/s Ethernet

Desktop-class multi-function-adapters (9)

Unless otherwise indicated, all models include:

  • detachable ~50-80cm USB4 cable
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3.5mm TRRS audio jack
  • requires external PSU
  • dual-monitor capable (2x 4K60)
  • no USB4 40Gb/s downstream ports
Vendor, Model
& Price ($USD)		Host Power
& Location		Monitor OutputsDownstream
Data Ports		Additional
Features & Notes
ActionStar Penta-4K1205x DP 1.4
supporting:
5x 4K120
or dual 8K60		– 4 monitors via DisplayLink DL-7400
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		– 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
– integrated 50cm USB4 cable
i-tec
USB4DualDock
(~€200)		80W,
rear		1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.1
supporting:
2x 4K60 or
1x 8K30		– 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
– 100W PD USB-C PSU not included
– Can operate without PSU
– dedicated USB-C PD passthrough port
j5create JCD40285W,
side		2 x HDMI
1x DP 1.4
1x USB-C
supporting:
2x 4K60		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)
– 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s)		– 2.5GbE
– Intel JHL8140-based?
j5create JCD406???1x HDMI 2.1
1x DP 2.1		– 1x USB-C (10Gb/s / 18W)
-1x USB-C (5Gb/s)
– 1x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)
0 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s)		– 140W EPR PD 3.1
– Gigabit Ethernet
– Audio
Plugable UD-4VPD
($200)		100W,
rear		2x HDMI 2.1
supporting
2x 4K120		– 1x USBC (10Gb/s / 20W)
– 2x USB 3.x (10Gb/s 7.5W)
– 1x USB 3.x (5Gb/s / 4.5W)		– Power button
– SD card reader
Unitek D1079A
($140)		40-85W,
rear		1x DP 1.4
1x HDMI 2.1
supporting
2x 4K60 or
1x 8K60		– 2x USB-C
(10Gb/s / 5W)
– 1x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(5Gb/s / 5W)
– requires a 100W PD USB-C PSU which is not included
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		– 1x USB-C
(10Gb/s / 7.5W)
– 2x USB 3.x
(10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– Triple display via DisplayLink
– cross-branded with Quuge
– power button
– 2.5GbE
– 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

Desktop-class Docks with downstream USB-C DP alt mode (4)

Unless otherwise indicated, all models include:

  • detachable ~50-80cm USB4 cable
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3.5mm TRRS audio jack
  • requires external PSU
  • at least 1 USB4 downstream port operating at 40Gb/s or 20Gb/s
  • Probably just Thunderbolt 4 devices based on JHL8440 without Thunderbolt certification
Vendor, Model
& Price ($USD)		Host Power
& Location		Monitor OutputsDownstream
Data Ports		Additional
Features & Notes
Goodway
DU47080
(ODM)		96W,
front		1x HDMI 2.1
2x USB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 2x USB4
– 4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB-C
(20Gb/s / 7.5W)		– 2.5GbE
– likely powered by JHL8440
Goodway
DU47090
(ODM)		96W,
front		2x DP 2.1
1x HDMI 2.1
2x USB4
supporting
1x 8K30 or
4x 4K60		– 2x USB4
– 5x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)
– 1x USB-C
(20Gb/s / 7.5W)		– 2.5GbE
– likely powered by JHL8440
SSI USB4 KVM
Dock SI-453US4
(ODM)		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 (12V@5A)
– KVM with physical switch; 2 USB4 inputs
SSI 40G Hub
SI-455USB4
(ODM)		60W,
front		1x DP 1.4
1x USB4
supporting:
1x 8K30 or
2x 4K60		– 6x USB4 (40Gb/s / 15W)
-4x USB 3.x (10Gb/s / 4.5W)		– 2.5GbE
– SD/microSD card reader

Monitors with built-in TB4/USB4 docks/hubs (5)

Highly integrated devices make for a cleaner desk, but with the added complexity, there is more to go wrong. None of these monitors are easily serviceable to swap out or upgrade the docking components so most customers are probably better off getting a separate monitor and dock.

Vendor, Model
& Price ($USD)		Host
Power		Monitor
Specs		InputsOutputs
Dell Ultrasharp 6K
(U3224KB)
(TBD)		140W-EPR– 32″ 6K60 IPS
– 2000:1 contrast
– 100% sRGB
– 99% DCI-P3
– HDR 600
– integrated 4K webcam
– VESA mount
-14 watt speakers		– 1x TB4
– 1x HDMI 2.1
– 1x miniDP 2.1
– 1x USB-C		– 1x TB4 daisy chain
– 2x USB-C (10Gb/s 15W)
– 5x USB 3.x (10Gb/s)
– 2.5GbE
Lenovo
ThinkVision
P40w-20
($2000-2250)		100W– 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)
– 1GbE
– 3.5mm audio
Lenovo
ThinkVision
P27u-20
($710-770)		same– 27″ flat
– 4K60 IPS
– HDR 400
– VESA mount
– 99.5% aRGB
– 99.1% DCI-P3
– 1000:1 contrast		samesame
LG
40WP95C-W
(~$1800)		96W– 40″ curved
– 5K2K @72Hz IPS
– HDR 400
– VESA mount
– 135% sRGB
– 98% DCI-P3
– Freesync		– 2x TB4
– 1x DP 1.4
– 2x HDMI 2.x		– 1x TB4 daisy chain
– 2x USB 3.x (5Gb/s 4.5W)
Samsung S80TB
($~600)		90W27″
4K60 IPS
HDR10
VESA mount
99% sRGB		– 2x TB4
– 1x HDMI		– 1x TB4
– 3x USB 3.x
– Gigabit Ethernet
– firmware flaws may limit multi-monitor support

External TB4 GPU / NVMe 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 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, will remain in market since they are 100% compatible with TB4/USB4. 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 support for multi stream transport (MST), 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/USB4 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.

Firmware updates

Early docks had issues with USB 2.0 devices. Check with your vendor for firmware updates:

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.

References & More reading

danchar

166 thoughts on “120+ USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Hubs & Docks compared (January 2024)”

  1. Regarding the I-tec USB4DualDock, the entry states:

    requires 100W PD USB-C PSU (not included

    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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  5. Hello Dan,

    Suppose I hook up to my video card (on my desktop) via DisplayPort 1.4 and the other cable connects to my monitor via thunderbolt 3. Will I be able to connect devices like a camera and microphone directly to my monitor?

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  7. Hello, when I check out the website link for the “Hyper TB4 power hub”, it says the price is $299 rather than the $179 you listed. Thanks for the great blog by the way!

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  9. Winstar current catalog shows a new USB4/Thunderbolt4 hub/dock: the WS-UTE05. It has 98W charging, two downstream USB4 ports, one 10G USB3 port, and a M.2 slot. Based on specs, I suspect it is uses a Goshen Ridge + an ASM2464PD.

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  12. I am using Lenovo p40w-20 with an Intel and an Apple Silicon-based MacBook Pro (work & personal). The Intel laptop feeds video to monitor via USB-C to a TB3 dock with DP output. to the monitor The Apple laptop feeds video directly into monitor via USB-C cable. Upon switching between laptops, monitor will sometimes seem to downgrade its USB ports to USB 2; as a result, my Elgato Cam Link 4k video feed will sometimes stutter or not work (show black). Switching between laptops, itself, is a clumsy operation: double-tap shift key to switch over input (twice, since USB devices are always moving data), wait a moment, and then use physical buttons on monitor to navigate menu to switch-over video. If you switch over video too quickly, it will not “take” and revert back to the original laptop.

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  13. Hi Dan,

    Thanks for the efforts with the reviews!

    I have fairly basic needs. Looking to connect a Surface Pro 8 and Xbox Series X to a Dell G3223Q monitor and check off all boxes (e.g. Take advantage of best outcome for each device such as 4k @120hz on Surface and HDMI 2.1 for the Xbox for full effect).

    I was looking at the Dell WD22TB4 as it’s on special, however I’d have to just connect the Xbox directly to the monitor in this case to use HDMI 2.1.

    Would you be able to recommend a dock that would tick all boxes or is this not feasible?

    Thanks.

    Michael

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  17. Do you know whether any of the USB4 docks would work with older Thunderbolt laptops using an Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter?
    It would seem that Thunderbolt 4 docks are not supported that way.
    At least that seems to be the case with the Caldigit TS4 (see: https://www.caldigit.com/does-the-ts4-work-on-a-legacy-thunderbolt-1-or-thunderbolt-2-mac-computer/) and the Lenovo Thunderbolt 4 Dock (40B0) that I have tried.
    Ist that because of the Goshen Ridge controller?

    I’m trying to find a modern dock that would work well with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop and could also be used with a Thunderbolt 1 or 2 Macbook.
    Do you think my best bet is using a dock with the JHL7440 controller like the Anker 577 seems to have or is there any possibility that any USB4 docks/controllers in TB3 mode support TB2 with an adapter?

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    • I think you may be limited to the spec of your laptop and will have the most success with a DisplayLink based USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) device. There are some great options including on the used market too.

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      • Although DisplayLink could be an option, it’s not quite what I’m looking for.
        Before falling back to it, I would rather have one of the TB3 Docks that also work as USB-C Docks with support for one 4K60 display for reasonably new devices and whatever maximum resolution would be supported on an older device.
        That’s why I wanted to check if anyone knows about compatibility of USB4 docks with Apple’s TB2 to TB3 adapter.
        I had originally gotten a TB4 dock in the hopes of it just working with the adapter but it doesn’t even seem to get recognized, hence me asking whether that’s because the Goshen Ridge controller doesn’t support it.
        Similar to how Intel seems to have dropped support for TB1/2 in PCs with 10th gen and later processors.

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        • For external displays there’s understanding the on board CPU capabilities and then in the context of the physical port connection. Can you share the specific model of laptop?

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          • I’m trying to get an Apple MacBook Air 13″ Early 2014 to work.
            As I understand it it’s Thunderbolt 1 and only has Displayport 1.1 so I should be able to drive a display at 2560×1600@60Hz.

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          • From here
            https://support.apple.com/kb/sp700?locale=en_US
            https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/75030/intel-core-i54260u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-70-ghz/specifications.html

            We see the options:

            Intel HD Graphics 5000
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Thunderbolt digital video output
    Native Mini DisplayPort output
    DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
    VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
    Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
    HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)

            From here we learn some things about capabilities and differences:
            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface)
            https://www.rfwireless-world.com/Terminology/Thunderbolt-1-vs-Thunderbolt-2-vs-Thunderbolt-3.html

            I recommend three wires from the laptop:
            1. dedicated wire for the external display via the dedicated miniDP/TB2 connector
            2. USB A dock for your other peripherals. https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Adapter-ABLEWE-Gigabit-Chromebook/dp/B085DJLDBC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2ZOMBBTC303V4&keywords=usb+a+dock+ethernet&qid=1691600129&sprefix=usb+a+dock+ethernet%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-9
            3. Power supply cable

            OR two wires from the laptop
            1. USB A dock with built in DisplayLink.
            2. Power supply cable

            The three wire option likely will perform better.

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          • I didn’t quite know where you wanted to go with your question but I think that I had all that information already.
            Evenso, thank your for the detailed writeup.
            That’s more or less what I was already planning on doing but just with a modern more capable dock.

            To explain again, I had gotten a TB4 dock thinking I could use it with the Macbook Air by using the Apple Adapter (at TB1 speed).
            I have a second laptop in my household that’s Thunderbolt 3 capable that works with no problems with the Lenovo Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
            I just wanted one modern dock (so no USB-A connected one since the other laptop only has TB3 and USB-C ports) that could be used with the old Macbook via the Adapter (possibly with reduced resolution in order to have the other ports on that dock working).

            So ultimately my question is just whether you or someone else knows if USB4 Docks (with their TB3 support) would work with the Apple Adapter based on the different controllers that are being used for USB4 docks?
            I just thought that that might be something that depends on the specific controllers and their capabilities.
            Because right now I’m just thinking of getting a TB3 dock with the JHL7440 controller since they support USB-C devices as well as TB3 (which is what I’m looking for just with the added bonus of it possibly being USB4 if that would have worked).

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          • It’s a great thought process and admire the thorough perspectives.

            I’ve mainly seen USB C 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps as being adequate and not TB3/TB4. But beware of 4k@60Hz with USB C and combining with USB. Rarely will you find a working DSC configuration, rendering USB barely usable.

            After testing a number, TB4 has a sweet spot due to ability to drive many monitors natively from the iGPU and combine many USB capabilities. Calldigit TS4 being a prime example. TB3 is a bit more trouble then it’s worth when compared to USB C and TB3 eGPU is generally disappointing / lack luster.

            In all cases matching laptop required and I don’t see a backwards compatibility option that would solve this.

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  18. I bought the j5create JCD401 hub but can’t get 4k60hz to work against the USB-C port from a Surface Laptop 5 with Dell S2722QC using the monitor supplied USB-C cable. It only shows 4k30hz.

    Furthermore, if I also connect my other 2k monitor using the DisplayPort, it registers a lower resolution.

    The only way I have found for both to work is if I connect the 4k monitor via HDMI and the 2k monitor via a HDMI to USB-C adapter.

    I have tested against a Thunderbolt equipped HP laptop too with the same results. What am I missing? Their product page says it’s only capable of 20Gbps and not 40Gbps https://en.j5create.com/products/jcd401

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    • USB 4 is basically TB4. Surface Laptop 5 supports TB4 and would provide support for three displays, including 4K@60Hz. I have tested this with TB4 products by Anker, but not with the specific dock you referenced. Can you manually change the refresh rate in Windows as will sometimes default to 30Hz? I see you tested the Dell monitor with HDMI on the dock and runs at 4K@60Hz. I noticed the dock states support for DP 1.2 and not 1.4, so this is potentially the issue with using the USB C port on the dock. So it’s possible you would be better off with a more advanced product, e.g. Calldigit TS4. For the other TB laptop you tested, was it TB3 or TB4? If TB3 then that brings some other complications.

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      • Yes, 60hz did not show up as an option when using the USB-C port while it did when I used the HDMI port. The other laptop was a HP EliteBook 860 G9 with 12th Intel and Thunderbolt 4 support.

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        • Because the monitor has a USB A port, it’s likely limiting the DP Alt-mode to 2 lanes, therefore leaving 2 lanes for the USB traffic. Some monitors have the opposite problem, rendering the USB ports on the monitor unusable. Can you check the monitor on-screen display to see if that is configurable? DP 1.2 requires 4-lanes to run at 4K@60Hz.

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          • I have selected the option to prefer High Resolution over High Speed. If the monitor’s USB-C port was the problem, it wouldn’t work at 4k60hz when connected directly to my Surface Laptop 5’s Thunderbolt port. I’ll go through the monitor settings once again anyway.

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          • Also want to mention that you are not alone with discovering niggles with monitors that have USB C Alt Mode support.

            Two giveaways on the USB 4 dock that you have that sound different to other docks in the USB 4 / TB 4 space:
            1) States all DP is 1.2 instead of 1.4
            2) USB C with DP Alt mode is 3.2 gen 2 10Gpbs instead of also being USB 4/TB4 port

            If you are unable to solve, do you have the option to return?

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          • Can’t see a reply link to the latest comments.

            The monitor’s display info says DP 1.4 (HBR2) when connecting directly or via the hub. The firmware being reported M3B201 also seems newer than M3B102 on their website. I got this monitor this week so might have a newer unpublished firmware?

            I agree, in hindsight, this hub does not seem to have the specs to support what I expected of a USB4 hub as described in this post’s categorization of it. Yes, the local store is happy to take it back and refund me. I have also opened a support ticket with j5create. Anker’s 556 which does support full 40Gbps USB4 seems to be a better option and I have ordered it yesterday from Amazon since when it was down to $75.

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    • USB4 Cert requirement is 20Gbps, not required to go higher. If you want dual 4K 60Hz you have to use the method you found or get a different dock that is at 40Gbps or more, your performance at dual 4k with this thing is gonna be not so great fyi, if your displays take a long time to light it’s because of the hub. There’s a lot of cheap Thunderoblt 3 out there, Belkin Core is probably the simplest at a good price that I’ve seen. It’s a bit of a pain with the short tether but it’s can work bus-powered whih is nice for travel. If this hub works for you well the Core would too.

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    • I am not aware of any, however, you’ll find that portable USB monitors will generally have two USB C ports, where you can connect a USB C PD power source to the monitor. This will then power the laptop via that same cable being used for the USB video output (DP alt mode). This is true for three portable USB C monitors I have used, all from different manufacturers. You’ll also find that some portable USB monitors have a downstream USB A port, which can be really handy for something like a wireless keyboard-mouse dongle.

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      • yea finding this out the hard way that there isnt much for it. what sux is im still going to prolly need a hub of some sort for one of the projects im running. If it wasnt that i needed to run usb c dp alt mode to tie in touchsreen functionality it would be a bit easier.
        running two different projects.
        1) 7 in touch screen monitor with android desktop mode in 1 car. think the monitor might have 2 usb c ports so hoping i get enough power from a hardlink kit.
        2) 10.1 touch screen mointor with mini pc or sbc(needed for tuning and certain diagnostics so i dont have to carry a bulky laptop in the car) + android desktop mode or mirror link for a different car. The 10.1 has two but not sure if the power its drawing from running on usb c from a mini pc will be enough to run/charge the pc+ monitor + phone/steam deck. 1 hard link kit might not be enough for all 3 so if i can seperate the power needed to charge the phone/steamdeck while its attached to the monitor

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        • As long as your power to the touch screen is PD on USB C 1, then you’ll get the pass-through power on USB C port 2 of the display to the android device / SBC on the same wire. Given both screens have two USB C ports, I think what you are describing is all possible. That’s what the 2nd USB C port is designed to do in my own testing experience on three different screens. Keep in mind that your PD (or PPS) 12V adapter needs to be rated for the amount of juice those devices need. That’s just volts multiplied by amps = watts. Feel free to post model numbers with details if you need another set of eyes to validate anything.

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  25. How did I missed this excellent article. This is amazing the amount of work you have done to compute all the informations starting from the chipsets. Are you an Alien Dan ? Curious to know how you proceed to discover all the dock capabilities

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  26. I notice that on the JCD401 you measure 4.5W in Alt DP, it is interesting and it explains why I observed undercharges while the device targets 15W, is it possible to know the procedure you followed to determine the actual maximum effective Power of a component? I also have the FNB58, thank you for the advice.

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  29. does anyone knows if this multiports from Satechi is USB4 ?

    USB-C Multiport Adapter 8K with Ethernet V3

    and if the V2 version is one of the old USB3 tech one ?

    Type-C Multi-Port Adapter 4K with Ethernet V2

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