Another is that the 40Gbps of available connectivity would be stretched thin if many ports were in simultaneous use.
verify you have Thunderbolt and not just USB-C ports before buying to avoid disappointment.
However, the Wavlink undercut them both.
It’s a personal preference, but the Thunderbolt uplink might have been better on the back.
The priority here is USB over Thunderbolt peripherals, with only one downlink for Thunderbolt and five USB ports.
We tested its performance when accessed via the dock using anAcerTravelmate P using CrystalDiskMark and AJA System Test.
Compared to other docks tested, the UTD45 is an excellent performer.
Common to other docks, it is possible to get an8Kdisplay from Windows but notApplehardware.
Both Windows and Mac systems support dual displays at 5K/60Hz.
It’s not ideal for some, but for many, the feature set is fine.
And, critically, the price makes for an excellent value proposition.
Wavlink Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Report card
Should you buy a Wavlink Thunderbolt 4 Dock?
Some docks have up to three downlink ports, but expect to pay more than this for one.
But, it is expensive.
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