Targus DOCK310USZ vs DOCK570USZ - DisplayLink Dock Comparison 2026

Targus DOCK310USZ vs DOCK570USZ: the quick answer

The Targus DOCK310USZ and Targus DOCK570USZ are both DisplayLink USB-C docks built for people who want multiple external monitors without depending on Thunderbolt. That shared idea matters. Both can work across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, and older USB-A hosts, as long as the host connection has enough USB 3.x bandwidth and the DisplayLink software is installed.

They are not close in scope, though. The DOCK310USZ is a compact dual-monitor HDMI dock with 65W USB-C Power Delivery, three USB-A ports, one downstream USB-C data port, Gigabit Ethernet, audio, and a 5-year limited warranty. The DOCK570USZ is the bigger enterprise model: four DisplayPort outputs, four HDMI outputs, quad 4K support, 100W charging, four USB-A ports, one USB-C data port, enterprise utilities, and a 3-year limited warranty.

The short verdict: the DOCK310USZ is the better Targus dock for most home office and hot desk buyers. It has the higher review score, 7.2 vs 7.0, a much lower MSRP, and a longer warranty. The DOCK570USZ is the right pick only when the extra capability is non-negotiable: four external 4K displays, 100W charging, DisplayPort cabling, or Targus enterprise management features.

If you are still working out whether DisplayLink is the right technology for your setup, start with our DisplayLink vs Thunderbolt docking station guide. It explains the driver trade-off behind both of these Targus docks.

Quick specs comparison

Display support: two monitors or four?

This comparison starts with monitor count. If you only need two external displays, the DOCK310USZ already covers the main reason most people buy a DisplayLink dock. It supports dual 3840x2160 at 60Hz through its two HDMI 2.0 ports. Targus also lists single 5K@60Hz support through the DisplayLink video path. That is enough for common office setups: two 27-inch 4K monitors, a MacBook that normally supports only one external display, or a Windows laptop with weak native display output.

The DOCK570USZ is built for a narrower desk: four external 4K displays from one USB connection. Its four DisplayPort 1.2 outputs can run quad 3840x2160 at 60Hz, while its four HDMI 2.0 outputs can run quad 4K at 50Hz. It also lists single 5K@60Hz support through one DisplayPort output. That is unusual capability for a non-Thunderbolt dock, and it is the main reason this model exists.

The catch is that both docks are still DisplayLink docks. The external displays are rendered through DisplayLink software, not through a native Thunderbolt or USB4 display pipeline. The DOCK310USZ notes call out the driver requirement on Windows and macOS, plus Screen Recording permission on macOS. The DOCK570USZ notes do the same, and its listed drawbacks include CPU overhead and latency from software rendering.

For spreadsheets, browser windows, email, Slack, Teams, dashboards, and writing, that trade-off is usually acceptable. For gaming, color-critical video work, fast motion, or low-latency monitor use, neither dock is the right tool. Connect that monitor directly to the laptop or choose a native USB4 or Thunderbolt dock.

Display winner: DOCK570USZ for raw monitor count. The DOCK310USZ wins if your real requirement is simply dual 4K over HDMI.

Ports: simple dual HDMI vs enterprise video wall

The DOCK310USZ is straightforward. It has two HDMI 2.0 ports, three USB-A 3.2 ports, one USB-C 3.2 data port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. That is enough for a keyboard, mouse, webcam, Ethernet, headset, and two HDMI monitors. It does not include DisplayPort outputs, an SD card reader, or 2.5GbE.

The DOCK570USZ is busier. It has eight video outputs in total: four DisplayPort 1.2 and four HDMI 2.0. It also has four USB-A 3.2 ports, one USB-C 3.2 data port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The USB side is only modestly better than the DOCK310USZ, with one extra USB-A port. The video side is where it separates itself.

That split should drive the buying decision. If your desk already has HDMI monitors and you only need two of them, the DOCK310USZ is cleaner. If your office mixes HDMI and DisplayPort monitors, or you need to support four monitors without adapters, the DOCK570USZ gives IT more flexibility. The DOCK570USZ also lists enterprise utilities such as Wi-Fi Auto Switch, MAC Address Cloning, and Ghost Device Removal. Those matter in managed Windows environments, but they are not must-have features for a normal home office.

Neither dock includes an SD or microSD card reader. If you edit photos or dump camera cards often, you will need a separate USB card reader either way. That is easier to accept on the lower-priced DOCK310USZ than on the $482.99 DOCK570USZ.

Port winner: DOCK570USZ for video connectivity. The DOCK310USZ is more sensible if you do not need the extra outputs.

Power delivery: 65W vs 100W

Charging is the second major practical difference. The DOCK310USZ delivers up to 65W USB-C Power Delivery to the host laptop. Its YAML calls that enough for many ultrabooks and office laptops, but it also flags high-power laptops and mobile workstations as a mismatch. Larger 15-inch and 16-inch machines may charge slowly or drain under load.

The DOCK570USZ raises host charging to 100W. Its product data says that covers even demanding 15-inch workstation laptops at full charge speed. That does not make it a true workstation dock for every system, but it gives you more headroom than the DOCK310USZ. If your laptop shipped with a 96W or 100W USB-C charger, the DOCK570USZ is the safer Targus choice.

Both docks use external DC-barrel power supplies. Neither is a tiny travel hub that runs from bus power. That is normal for docks that provide laptop charging, Ethernet, USB, and multiple DisplayLink outputs.

Power winner: DOCK570USZ. 100W is more useful for larger laptops. The DOCK310USZ is fine for lower-power office machines.

Compatibility and setup

Compatibility looks similar on paper because both docks rely on DisplayLink. The DOCK310USZ lists Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Ubuntu Linux, and Android support. The DOCK570USZ lists Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and Linux Ubuntu support. Both can work with Apple Silicon MacBooks because DisplayLink bypasses the native external display count limit that affects base M-series chips.

That benefit comes with setup work. On Windows and macOS, you should install the current DisplayLink software before using either dock for monitors. On macOS, you also need to allow Screen Recording permission for DisplayLink Manager. Without that permission, external displays may not activate or may show a black screen.

The DOCK310USZ is easier to live with because it asks less from the USB link. Two 4K displays over DisplayLink are still compressed and driver-dependent, but the workload is simpler than pushing four displays. The DOCK570USZ is more ambitious, and its YAML explicitly warns about CPU overhead, latency, sleep or wake issues, and HDMI flicker troubleshooting.

Locked-down corporate laptops need another check: whether IT allows the DisplayLink driver. If drivers cannot be installed, neither dock should be purchased for display output. USB peripherals, Ethernet, and charging may still work, but the monitor outputs are the point of both products.

Compatibility winner: tie for OS support, with a practical edge to DOCK310USZ for simpler two-monitor desks.

Desk fit, warranty, and value

The DOCK310USZ has the cleaner value story. It lists at $199.99, has a 5-year limited warranty, and scores 7.2 in our product data. It is also described as compact, with a 6.5 x 3.25 x 1.13 inch chassis and optional VESA bracket support. For the kind of buyer who wants two HDMI monitors and one cable, that is a good package.

The DOCK570USZ lists at $482.99, has a 3-year limited warranty, and scores 7.0. Its chassis is larger at 8.2 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches and 1.5 pounds. The price is not irrational if you truly need quad 4K without Thunderbolt, because the product data positions it as a rare universal quad 4K option. But it is a lot to pay if you will use only two displays.

The warranty contrast is worth calling out. The smaller DOCK310USZ gets 5 years of limited coverage. The enterprise-focused DOCK570USZ gets 3 years. That does not automatically mean the smaller dock is more durable, but it does make the cheaper dock easier to recommend for long-term value.

This is why the overall winner is not the more expensive model. The DOCK570USZ has more capability, but the DOCK310USZ better matches what most buyers actually need. Paying more than twice as much for four-display support makes sense only if the third and fourth monitors are part of the requirement from day one.

Value winner: DOCK310USZ, decisively. Higher score, lower MSRP, longer warranty, and enough capability for most dual-monitor setups.

Which one is better for MacBooks?

Both docks can be useful with MacBooks, especially base Apple Silicon MacBooks that normally support only one external display. DisplayLink changes that by sending display data over USB and rendering through DisplayLink Manager. That is why the DOCK310USZ can run two external monitors and the DOCK570USZ can go beyond that.

For most MacBook Air and base MacBook Pro owners, the DOCK310USZ is the better fit. It gives you two HDMI displays, Ethernet, audio, USB-A, a USB-C data port, and 65W charging. That lines up well with a lower-power MacBook office desk.

The DOCK570USZ is the MacBook pick for people who know they need three or four external displays. It is not the better default just because it can drive more screens. Four DisplayLink displays create more software-rendered display load, and the DOCK570USZ costs much more. If your setup is two monitors plus the MacBook screen, the DOCK310USZ is easier to justify.

For creative Mac workflows, neither is ideal. The YAML for both products warns that DisplayLink is not the best path for fast motion or color-critical work. If the monitor is used for editing, grading, or high-refresh work, use a native display connection instead.

Which one is better for offices and IT teams?

The answer depends on whether the office needs ordinary hot desks or specialized multi-display stations.

For normal hot desks, the DOCK310USZ is the one I would standardize on first. It is cheaper, smaller, has a longer warranty, and supports the broad OS mix that makes DisplayLink appealing in the first place. It gives users two 4K HDMI displays, Ethernet, and enough USB for standard peripherals.

For teams with four-monitor requirements, the DOCK570USZ has a clear role. It offers quad 4K, eight video outputs, 100W charging, and enterprise utilities that the DOCK310USZ does not list. Trading desks, monitoring desks, and specific operations roles may justify the cost because the fourth monitor is not optional.

The driver requirement should be part of deployment planning either way. DisplayLink drivers need to be installed and maintained, and macOS needs Screen Recording permission. That is manageable for IT, but it is not the same as handing users a driverless Thunderbolt dock.

Verdict: DOCK310USZ wins for most buyers

The Targus DOCK310USZ is the better choice for most people comparing these two Targus DisplayLink docks. It is not more powerful than the DOCK570USZ. It simply hits the common requirement better: two 4K displays, broad host compatibility, 65W charging, Ethernet, audio, basic USB, compact size, and a 5-year warranty at a much lower MSRP. Its 7.2 score also edges the DOCK570USZ’s 7.0 score.

The Targus DOCK570USZ is still the more capable dock. It wins on monitor count, video output flexibility, and charging wattage. If you need four 4K displays from a USB-C or USB-A host, or if you need 100W charging and Targus enterprise features, it is the correct model. Just do not buy it for a two-monitor desk unless the price drops enough to erase the value gap.

Choose the Targus DOCK310USZ if:

• You need two external 4K monitors, not four
• Your monitors use HDMI
• 65W charging is enough for your laptop
• You want the lower MSRP and longer 5-year limited warranty
• You prefer a compact dock for a home office or hot desk
• You are buying for a base Apple Silicon MacBook that needs two external displays through DisplayLink

Choose the Targus DOCK570USZ if:

• You need three or four external 4K displays from one dock
• Your desk uses DisplayPort monitors
• Your laptop needs closer to 100W USB-C charging
• Your IT team wants Targus enterprise tools such as MAC Address Cloning or Wi-Fi Auto Switch
• You manage a mixed fleet and need a universal quad-display dock
• The larger chassis and higher MSRP are acceptable because the fourth display is required

For more detail, read the individual Targus DOCK310USZ review and Targus DOCK570USZ review. If you want a broader list of alternatives, our best docking stations for home office and best docking stations for dual monitors guides are the next useful stops.