![]() ![]() The USB-C port can charge devices at a generous 15W, plenty for storage devices or just your smartphone. You also get seven USB ports (one 10Gbps USB-C, two 10Gbps USB-A and four 5Gbps USB-A). Users can use one or a mix of either display connector to add two external screens to their Chromebook. It supports up to two 4K 60Hz via its two DisplayPort or two HDMI ports-if the laptop supports DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.0 DP 1.2 takes the refresh rate down to 30Hz. To be sure, opt for a certified Chromebook docking station like this one from one of our favourite dock manufacturers. Other USB-C docks work with Chromebooks but few are certified and so many lack some functionality. Plugable’s UD-MSTHDC is a 13-port dock that is fully certified for use with Chromebook under Google’s strict Works With ChromeBook rules. Front-facing 3.5mm Analog Audio In & Out.Plugable USB-C Triple 4K Display Docking Station (UD-ULTC4K) v2 review The four USB-A ports are generous, although limited to 5Gbps compared to the 10Gbps USB-C link to the computer. This brings with it some complexity and compatibility issues on certain versions of the macOS, but with DisplayLink drivers installed, all should be well. On hosts that support DP 1.2 Alternate Mode, two displays at 60Hz are possible and one at 30Hz. laptops with Thunderbolt/USB4 or USB-C hosts that support DP 1.4 Alternate Mode can run three 4K displays at 60Hz via either DisplayPort or HDMI. It uses a combination of USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) for the HDMI port and DisplayLink USB graphics for its two DisplayPorts. Although there are six display ports, you can use only three at the same time. Plugable’s USB-C Triple Display 4K Docking Station ( UD-ULTC4K) does what its name says it can–it is stuffed full of fancy technology that enables it to run three external displays from a USB-C laptop, with all three at full 60Hz 4K if the host laptop support DP 1.4. 3 x HDMI 1.2 (4K at 60Hz to USB-C and TB laptops).3 x DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60Hz to USB-C and TB laptops).It even comes with its own neat, short travel USB-C cable stored for protection, and ships with a 1m USB-C cable for normal desktop use.Īnd it’s available in either black or white. It has HDMI for connecting an external display (4K at 30Hz), three USB-A ports (one of which you can use to charge your phone), SD Card reader for adding simple and inexpensive backup storage, and Gigabit Ethernet – all the basic and more. Yes, it doesn’t have its own power supply, but you can connect it to your laptop’s charger (or another) for passthrough charging at up to an impressive 85W. The Twelve South StayGo really a very capable portable dock that will fit in your pocket. This lightweight and compact USB-C dock undersells itself by calling itself just a hub. 3 x USB-A (5Gbps one with 7.5W BC 1.2 charging).USB-C laptop compatible (works with Thunderbolt laptops at lower bandwidth).Read our full Anker PowerExpand Elite Dock review. 2 at 10Gbps, where some docks boast just 5Gbps C-type ports. One seemingly minor feature that we love is the easy-to-reach on-off switch, which will help save energy, prolong your device’s battery, and stop the dock getting too warm when left unused overnight.īoth USB-C ports are Gen. Unless your display has a USB-C connection itself, you’ll need an adapter (not included) using the Thunderbolt and USB-C connections. The HDMI and Thunderbolt/USB-C port would connect two displays (4K at 60Hz for Thunderbolt laptops), while the third external display would use one of the USB-C ports (4K at 30Hz). This dock doesn’t work with M1/M2 Macs, but is suitable for older Intel-based Macs. The PowerExpand Elite can connect up to three external displays on Windows laptops only as macOS doesn’t support MST (Multi-Stream Transport). With its Titan Ridge chipset, it is also USB-C compatible, and is a neat and compact vertical dock. If you need more ports than the Caldigit USB-C HDMI or Pro Docks, Anker’s PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 3 dock offers 13. Front-facing 3.5mm Analogue Audio In & Out port.Gigabit Ethernet port for wired Internet access.microSD 4.0 Card Reader (SD 4.0 UHS-II).2 x USB-C ports (10Gbps) allows second 4K at 60Hz display with adapter.1 x HDMI 2.0 port (4K at 60Hz or 1 x 5K at 60Hz).Up to two external displays (2 x 4K at 60Hz or 1 x 5K at 60Hz).85W PD charging, plus standalone charging.Two Thunderbolt 3 ports (40Gbps) – one to host.Compatible with USB-C Windows tablets and USB-C iPads.USB-C and Thunderbolt laptop compatible. ![]()
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