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Plugable USBC-9IN1E vs UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.2). UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock is best for: budget-conscious users needing triple displays. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Plugable USBC-9IN1E
Ranked #7 in Best Docking Stations
Plugable USBC-9IN1E
1 source$49.95as of Oct 20

The Plugable USBC-9IN1E is a compact nine-port hub that works the moment it is plugged in - no drivers, no vendor software, no configuration. How-To Geek scored it 8 out of 10 after running flash drives, an SD card and an audio interface off it at once without the hub losing track of any of them. It drives one 4K display at 60Hz over HDMI, passes power through to the laptop, and warms up noticeably when everything is in use. Portable workers who need one screen and a lot of ports are the fit; anyone running two monitors is not.

Strengths
  • — Plug-and-play - devices appear the moment it is connected, with no drivers or vendor software
  • — Single HDMI output drives a 4K display at 60Hz with HDR
  • — 0.29 pounds with a captive cable, small enough to live in a laptop sleeve
Watch-outs
  • — Built-in USB-C cable is rather short
  • — Only one video output (HDMI) limits multi-monitor setups
  • — Hub gets warm with multiple connections
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UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Docking Stations
UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock
3 sources$16.99as of Oct 20

Triple-display support is the UGREEN Revodok Pro 13-in-1's headline: 4K at 60Hz on two ports and 8K at 30Hz on a third, at a price well under premium Thunderbolt docks. PCWorld's Mark Hachman praised its 'excellent performance' and 'great value for the money,' while XDA's Brady Snyder called it a 'good mix of price and performance.' Reviewers flagged the short built-in cable and the requirement for a separate power supply. It works best with modern laptops and Apple Silicon Macs, and compatibility with older Intel Core systems is uncertain. Power users running multiple displays are the fit, with those requirements attached.

Strengths
  • — Excellent triple-display support with 4K at 60Hz on two ports and 8K at 30Hz on one port
  • — Optimized build with multiple connectivity options including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet, and SD/TF slots
  • — Works well with non-Thunderbolt laptops and Apple Silicon Macs
Watch-outs
  • — Built-in USB-C cable is short and requires separate power supply
  • — Not fully compatible with older 11th-gen Intel Core laptops
  • — Included cables aren't long enough for some setups
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How they stack up

Plugable USBC-9IN1E

The Plugable USBC-9IN1E offers a plug-and-play design and 140W pass-through charging that outperforms the Anker 555. Unlike the CalDigit TS4, it's more compact and affordable but provides fewer ports. Compared to the UGREEN Revodok Max, it's more affordable and easier to use, though it lacks the Thunderbolt 4 performance and vertical stand capability of the UGREEN.

UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock

The UGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock drives three displays, two at 4K 60Hz and one at 8K 30Hz, and connects over USB-C, where the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock supporting two 6K displays. Its 2.5 Gbps Ethernet compares with Gigabit on the Dell D6000 Universal Dock, which also outputs to three displays but needs DisplayLink drivers. Its built-in USB-C cable is short and it requires a separate power supply.

Specs side-by-side

SpecPlugable USBC-9IN1EUGREEN Revodok Pro USB-C Dock
Power Delivery140W input / 125W to host (PD 3.1 EPR); 100W / 85W on PD 3.0PD 3.0 100W
PortsUSB-C, USB-A, SD, microSD—
Display Support4K@60Hz—
Ethernet1 Gbps2.5 Gbps
USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2—
ThunderboltNo—
Weight0.29 lb—
Audio3.5mm Combo—
Host Connection—USB-C
USB-A Ports—4
USB-C Ports—1
Display Outputs—3x (2x 4K@60Hz, 1x 8K@30Hz)
Card Slots—SD/TF slots
Build Material—Aluminum Alloy
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