I've run out of patience with endless web- and thread-searches finding a "just right" hub. Everything either does too much or too little for what I need, which is:
Finally, if possible, I'd like the host port on the front of the hub (side is OK), and everything else on the back of the hub. So many hubs put multiple ports, as well as the power supply jack, on the front for some reason.
The closest I've found is the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock. It has one more HDMI port than I'll use, and I'd have to separately connect a charger, which means this isn't a convenient one-cable solution.
Another contender is the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core. The side placement of the USB ports would be awkward, and 60W power delivery might not be enough.
Finally, Dell of all people makes a dock that is overkill - but at this price I can't complain: Dell 3GMVT TB16 Thunderbolt 3 Dock. It covers all the bases and then some. Some reviews state the integrated TB cable is fragile, and overall reviews are 4-star or less, which gives me pause.
- min. 67W host charging (pass-through charging is fine, I can bring my own charger)
- single HDMI port, min. 4K 60Hz
- Gigabit (or better) Ethernet
- USB Type-A port, 3.x
- additional USB Type-A port, can be 2.0
Finally, if possible, I'd like the host port on the front of the hub (side is OK), and everything else on the back of the hub. So many hubs put multiple ports, as well as the power supply jack, on the front for some reason.
The closest I've found is the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock. It has one more HDMI port than I'll use, and I'd have to separately connect a charger, which means this isn't a convenient one-cable solution.

Another contender is the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core. The side placement of the USB ports would be awkward, and 60W power delivery might not be enough.

Finally, Dell of all people makes a dock that is overkill - but at this price I can't complain: Dell 3GMVT TB16 Thunderbolt 3 Dock. It covers all the bases and then some. Some reviews state the integrated TB cable is fragile, and overall reviews are 4-star or less, which gives me pause.

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