Razer USB 4 Dock Review: 14 Ports to Fully Connect Your Battlestation

Razer USB 4 Dock Review: Powerful, but expensive

Now, the devices on computer desks are more crowded than ever before. Keyboards, microphones, extra monitors, speakers, and more, all kinds of devices are competing for USB ports. The Razer USB 4 Dock is a stylish option that provides plenty of room for all devices (and more).

Razer USB 4 Dock Rating: 9/10

This USB dock has 14 ports, including a USB port, an SD card slot and an Ethernet connection, to meet all your needs for connecting to your gaming device.

Pros and Disadvantages

• Properties: 14 ports (including USB, Ethernet, SD card slots, etc.); Support for 4K monitors; includes 20W USB power supply; slim and lightweight; sturdy aluminum material.
• Disadvantages: Expense ($230); the power adapter is larger; only available in black and silver.

Price and purchase channels

The official price of Razer is $230 and is available in black and mercury (metallic silver). You can also buy it from third-party retailers, and the prices on eBay are usually slightly lower. There are few customization options besides color selection.

Product Specifications

Number of ports

14

USB power supply

20W

Power adapter

Includes

Warranty period

2 years

Maximum display resolution

4K

Price

229.99 USD

14 ports to meet various needs

The USB docking station has only one purpose, which is to become the central hub for all cables and connections. The Razer USB 4 Dock has 14 ports and definitely scores very high in this regard. For most complex and busy computer setups, it has enough ports to support all devices. However, not all 14 ports are USB ports. The Razer USB 4 Dock contains the following ports:

• USB 2.0 Type A Port
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Port
• 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports
• Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Port (1 Gigabit)
• DP 1.4 port
• HDMI 2.1 port
• USB 4 Type C Port
• UHS-II SD card slot
• UHS-II MicroSD card slot
• 3.5mm Audio Combination Jack
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Power Port (20W)
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Port
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Port

As you can see, these port combinations give the Razer 4 USB Dock great flexibility. It can support multiple monitors, power and connect devices, and even connect microphones or headphones directly via cables, or read an SD card. It's enough to power and connectivity needs for all my devices, including laptops, multiple screens, a second keyboard, microphone and wireless mouse. I tried all the ports I could try, including every type of USB port and they all worked fine.

Of course, its actual function depends on some factors. For example, it can only support one 4K display at 120Hz, but it can support two 4K displays at 60Hz. The charging speeds of some ports are also different. Overall, though, this device is exactly what you expect. It is a port center with a large number of ports and all of them work properly. Other things to be discussed include its size and some other minor aspects.

The Razer USB 4 Dock is slightly longer than half a foot, but it is also short, so the outline is thin. Ideally, it can be placed under a table so as not to get in the way of view, but it is small and beautiful enough to not be annoying even if it has to be placed next to a computer, but it may also depend on how you personally manage your cables. It also comes with a bulky power adapter that adds more unsightly size, but this allows it to power your computer and all accessories.

Finally, it comes in a very beautiful box, mostly recyclable. In fact, it's so beautiful that I'll keep it for later use. Oh, the instruction manual is black paper with white text printed on it, which is also very good.

Is it worth buying the Razer USB 4 Dock?

The answer to this question really depends on how many features you will use. If you only need a dock with a small number of USB ports, you can find something much cheaper than $230. Don't get me wrong, this Razer dock is great, but if you don't need half the port it offers, it's too expensive to buy.

On the other hand, if you will use most or all of the ports offered by the Razer USB 4 Dock, it is definitely worth buying. It covers a variety of uses, looks beautiful and can even replace your regular computer charger when needed. I think it's a worthwhile investment if you can make the most of all of its features, but if it offers some features you don't need, I recommend you to go for a cheaper option.

Razer USB 4 Dock Rating: 9/10

$229.99 (Razer) $230 (Amazon)

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