Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging, Thunderbolt Certified, 3X Thunderbolt Ports, Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor Single 8K or Dual 4K Monitor, 2.5G Ethernet, 1x SD, 4X USB

Price: $289.95
(as of May 12, 2024 19:59:11 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Connect with a Plugable docking station designed for modern laptops. The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Docking Station (TBT4-UDX1) with 100W charging offers something a lot of Thunderbolt docking stations lack, Thunderbolt ports (which are fully USB4 compatible, by the way). In addition to the 40Gbps Thunderbolt connection to the host, get 2x downstream ports (40Gbps) for your most powerful peripherals.

Get powered up. With 100W charging (96W certified), charge a MacBook Pro 14” from 0%-50% in about 30 minutes*. Charge a Dell XPS 15 9520 from 0%-50% in about 60 minutes**. Extra Thunderbolt ports offer more than data. Each one borrows 15W from the host power supply to provide power to connected devices. When one Thunderbolt device is connected, the host receives 81W, and if two Thunderbolt devices are connected, the host receives 66W.

Laptop docking stations like the Plugable TBT4-UDX1 let you spread out on two screens at up to 4K 60Hz. If you’re presenting to clients or streaming some shows, the 4K HDMI port connects an extra display at up to 60Hz. An included USB-C to HDMI adapter lets you connect a second 4K 60Hz monitor. But if you really want to pack in the pixels, go straight to the Thunderbolt port to connect an 8K monitor up to 30Hz.

Diving deeper into its features, the 11-port expansion on this USB C hub is perfect for ultra-thin devices like the Surface Pro 8. Get instant access to 1x HDMI port, 4x USB 3.0 ports, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, an SD Card reader, and even a combination audio jack. And the convenience continues with an included 3’ (1m) Thunderbolt cable. Just a heads up, on Mac, dual display is only available on M1 / M2 / M3 systems with a Pro or Max chip, like the Macbook Pro M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max.

*Internal testing based on solo charging a MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro starting from 0% battery

**Internal testing based on solo charging a Dell XPS 15 9520 with a 12th generation Intel CPU running Windows 11

Thunderbolt 4 Certified

Get three Powerful Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB 4 compatible). 1x to the host, 2x downstream

Single 8K 30Hz

Dual 4K 60Hz

Connect 2x displays up to 4K 60Hz (USB-C to HDMI adapter included), or 1x 8K 30Hz via Thunderbolt

(96W certified)

Up to 100W Charging

Provides up to 100W (96W certified) to laptop, and up to 15W charging to the Thunderbolt ports

1 Thunderbolt 4 Certified 2 Dual 4K 3 100W Charging 4 Compatibility

Compatibility

System Requirements Host computer with a built-in Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port running Windows 10 and later or macOS 11 and later Drivers Typically no driver installation is necessary on the host computer in order to use the TBT4-UDX1. On Windows, it may be necessary to manually install an Ethernet adapter driver to ensure the best performance. Mac Configuration Apple Mac systems with an Apple processor must have an M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max processor in order to use dual displays Display Capabilities The TBT4-UDX1 has one built-in HDMI video output port supporting a display up to 4K resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate. A USB Type-C to HDMI adapter is included which can allow for a second display up to 4K resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate. Dual display capability is dependent on the host system’s external display capability Not Compatible with Host computers that do not have a Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port

Will this dock work with any laptop? What kind of cable should I use to connect the dock to my laptop?

A computer that has a Thunderbolt 4 port or USB4 port that is running Windows 10 or later or macOS 11 or later should be compatible with the Plugable TBT4-UDX1 docking station. Computers that do not meet these requirements are not supported.

Why should I choose a dock with extra downstream Thunderbolt ports?

Downstream Thunderbolt ports provide flexibility in terms of the devices that can be used. If the host has a Thunderbolt 4 port, the downstream ports will work as Thunderbolt 4 ports which allow Thunderbolt 4, 3 and USB-C devices to be connected.

Is my computer compatible with the Plugable TBT4-UDX1 docking station?

Most computers with a built-in Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port running Windows 10 and later or macOS 11 and later are compatible with the TBT4-UDX1.

Do I need to install software or drivers in order to use the TBT4-UDX1?

In most circumstances, no software or driver installation is necessary in order to use the TBT4-UDX1.

Are my monitors compatible with the TBT4-UDX1 docking station?

The TBT4-UDX1 has one built-in HDMI video output supporting up to 4K resolution at up to a 60Hz refresh rate. We also include in the box one USB Type-C to HDMI adapter to add a second display (second display dependent on host capability).

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Laptop compatibility

USB4, Thunderbolt 4 / 3, USB-C

USB4, Thunderbolt 4 / 3, USB-C

USB4, Thunderbolt 4 / 3, USB-C

USB4, Thunderbolt 4 / 3, USB-C

USB USB4 Thunderbolt 4/3 USB-C

Thunderbolt Downstream Ports

2x Thunderbolt

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–

3x Thunderbolt

–

Laptop Charging

100W (96W Certified)

100W (98W Certified)

100W (96W Certified)

60W

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Max # of Displays

Up to 2x

4x *Thunderbolt 4 Windows

Up to 2x

Up to 2x

Up to 2x

Video Output Types

1x HDMI, 1x incl. HDMI adapter

2x DisplayPort & 2x HDMI

2x DisplayPort or HDMI

3x Thunderbolt, adapter incl.

2x HDMI or 2X DisplayPort

# of Ports

11

16

14

4

11

Ethernet

2.5 Gigabit

2.5 Gigabit

Gigabit

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Gigabit

SD

✔

✔

✔

✘

✘

Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical or Horizontal

Vertical or Horizontal

Horizontal

Vertical

Thunderbolt Certified – Power meets performance in this Thunderbolt dock. 3x Thunderbolt ports deliver up to 100W charging (96W certified) and 40Gbps to the laptop, and up to 15W and 40Gbps to your most powerful peripherals. The Plugable TBT4-UDX1 is ready to work
Dual 4K or One 8K – A dual monitor docking station with customizable connection options. Get dual 4K 60Hz through HDMI and Thunderbolt – USB C to HDMI adapter included. Or, go big with a single 8K 30Hz display via Thunderbolt 4 port
11 Port Expansion – HDMI docking station built for modern laptops, 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports (40Gbps) – 1x to host, 2x for your SSD, phone, or other devices, 1x HDMI, 4x USB 3.0 (10Gbps), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD reader, combo audio jack, 100W charging – charge a MacBook Pro 14″ M1 / M2 / M3 Pro from 0-50% in 30 minutes
Works With – This Thunderbolt 4 hub is compatible with Windows 10 and newer, and macOS 11.2+. As a Macbook Thunderbolt dock, dual display is only available on M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max systems. For best performance, pair with a Thunderbolt host system
2-Year Warranty and Support – Every Plugable product, including this Thunderbolt 4 docking station, is covered by a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty. And, should you need it, every product gets lifetime support from our US-based team