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Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock vs UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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all judged against docking stations at a similar price

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock at 5.8/10.

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock leads on displays, charging and power, ports and bandwidth, compatibility and reliability and ethernet and value.

Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

This dock suits someone who wants one USB-C cable to run two 4K monitors, wired network and a batch of USB devices from a laptop. It fits desk setups, especially managed ones that use PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN or MAC pass-through. It is less suited to anyone who needs rock-solid video or 2.5GbE-class networking.

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UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7.0/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock for people who want one cable to handle charging, displays, wired networking and storage at a desk. It suits Windows laptops and Pro, Max, Ultra or Intel Macs that need two 4K screens. It is less suited to base M-series Mac owners who want more than one display, or to anyone who needs a silent dock.

Typically about £249.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A DockUGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Displays25%6/107/10
Charging and power20%6/107/10
Ports and bandwidth20%7/108/10
Compatibility and reliability20%4/106/10
Ethernet and value15%6/107/10
Overall5.8/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecLenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A DockUGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connects withOne USB-C upstream port to laptop (10 Gbps, 5V/3A) with USB-C to USB-A dongle; supports USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 and USB-A laptopsThunderbolt 4 host (USB-C), 40Gbps
External displaysUp to two UHD displays via DisplayPort or HDMI; 3840x2160 @ 60 Hz per port, 5120x2880 @ 60 Hz when DP1 and DP2 drive one monitorOne DisplayPort 1.4 output plus Thunderbolt display output; dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz on Windows
Laptop chargingnot listed90W to laptop over the Thunderbolt 4 upstream port; 20W on the front USB-C port
PortsUSB-C (10 Gbps, 5V/3A); USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 x3 at 10 Gbps (one always-on); USB-A 2.0 x2; DP 1.4 (4K @ 60 Hz); HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60 Hz); RJ45; DC power-in; 3.5 mm combo audio3 TB4 (one upstream, two downstream), 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 USB-C 10Gbps/20W, 2 USB-A 10Gbps, 2 USB-A 5Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/TF 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm audio, 180W DC-in
EthernetGigabit Ethernet2.5GbE RJ45
Display techDisplayLink video connection, per owner review; datasheet footnote lists DisplayLink among supported laptop video modesnot listed
Power supplySeparate ThinkPad Slim-tip 135 W AC power adapter shipped with the dockExternal 180W GaN adapter (21V 8.57A)

Strengths and weaknesses

Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

  • + Two 4K 60 Hz outputs, with a 5K option
  • + Five USB-A ports, three at 10 Gbps
  • + Ships with its own 135 W power adapter
  • − Owners report display dropouts and black screens
  • − Reports of random disconnects and wake failures
  • − Gigabit Ethernet only, and no card reader

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need rock-solid multi-monitor video with no driver fuss
  • Anyone who wants an SD card reader built into the dock
  • Users who need Ethernet faster than gigabit
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UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

  • + Dual 4K@60Hz on Windows with 2.5GbE
  • + 90W charging from its own 180W adapter
  • + Sturdy build and a broad mix of fast ports
  • − Owners report noise and heat, with conflicting cooling claims
  • − Base M1/M2/M3 Macs get only one display
  • − Owners call the price steep

Skip it if:

  • Base M1, M2 or M3 Mac owners who want more than one external display
  • Owners of demanding 16-inch workstations that need more than 90W under heavy load
  • Buyers who need a completely silent dock on a desk or in a cabinet
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