Should i pick a Thunderbolt dock or USB-C hub for a two-monitor setup?

[Abigail.R]

I’m trying to decide between a Thunderbolt dock and a standard USB-C hub for my home office setup, and I’m honestly a bit lost on what the real-world difference would be for me. I have two 1080p monitors, an external SSD, and I occasionally need to plug in an ethernet cable, but I don’t do video editing or anything that intense.

[James.M]

I run two monitors and an external SSD off a USB C hub and it mostly works. But when I copy big files or plug in several devices at once the second monitor can slow and the drive feels busy.

[StephenA]

If you can swing it a Thunderbolt dock would give more headroom for the two displays, the SSD and an ethernet connection but it costs more and you might not need it yet.

[Olivia.T]

Chances are the USB C hub is enough given your setup of two 1080p monitors and an external drive. Still if you want to future proof a bit you can go with a higher end dock.

[BenjaminD]

Could the real issue be something else like desk space or cable mess rather than the dock choice?