Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock Review
VerdictDell's enterprise Thunderbolt 4 dock, tuned for reliability with Dell laptops but works with any USB-C/TB4 host.
Ratings reflect spec-to-price value, not hands-on testing — see how we test.
Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock
Why we picked the Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock
Dell's enterprise Thunderbolt 4 dock, tuned for reliability with Dell laptops but works with any USB-C/TB4 host.
Who it's for
This hub fits users who need the ports listed in the specification table below, without carrying a separate power adapter, dongle, or dock for each peripheral.
Bottom line
Pros
- + Very stable firmware on Dell/Windows laptops
- + Simple, predictable two-monitor setup
- + Backed by Dell's enterprise support
Cons
- − Firmware updates are Windows-only
- − Design is purely functional, no travel case
SpecificationsManufacturer data
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C (video), 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Connector | Thunderbolt 4 cable (0.8 m) |
| Max displays | Up to 4 displays |
| Power delivery | Up to 130W to Dell laptops, 90W to other laptops |
How it compares
| Product | Ports | Max displays | Power delivery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Dock (TBT-UDT3) | 4.6 / 5 | $299.95 | 3x Thunderbolt 5 downstream, 3x USB-A/C (10Gbps), SD + microSD UHS-II, 2.5GbE, 3.5mm audio | Windows: up to 2x 8K@120Hz or 2x 4K@144Hz. Mac: up to 3x 6K@60Hz or 3x 4K@144Hz | Up to 140W host charging |
| Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1) | 4.5 / 5 | $399.99 | 1x TB5 upstream, 2x TB5 downstream, 3x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-C (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1/DP 2.1 (selectable), 1x 2.5GbE, SD + TF, 3.5mm audio | Dual 8K | Up to 140W |
| Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) | 4.4 / 5 | $49.99 | 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x SD, 1x microSD, 1x USB-C PD, 1x USB-C data | 1x 4K @ 60Hz | Up to 85W pass-through |
Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt DockThis review | 4.2 / 5 | — | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C (video), 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Up to 4 displays | Up to 130W to Dell laptops, 90W to other laptops |
| Hiearcool 7-in-1 USB-C Hub | 4.2 / 5 | $25.99 | 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 2x USB-A, SD and TF card slots, 1x USB-C PD in (100W) | 1x 4K @ 30Hz | 100W input |
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