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Dell 452 BCYT D6000 Universal Dock Black Single
Last Updated: May 19, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
347
Old Reviews
41
Unverified
33
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Review Analysis - 273 recent, verified reviews
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Ports
101dock, monitors, dell, laptop, docking station
+67%
-33%
" ... Previously I have not been a fan of Dell due to everything being proprietary, this dock is great and works well with Mac. ... - USB 3.0 hub with 4 ports and one USB-C connection ... Works with computers that have USB-C and USB 3.0 standards. ... "
" ... 2 1080p monitors connected to the DisplayPort connectors on the dock. ... Ethernet cable to dock. ... All works as expected with USBc its USB3 connectors. ... All works as expected including both monitors in extended mode with both USBc and USB3 connecters. ... "
" ... I have two extended monitors, network cable, laptop, mouse, and a headset all plugged into it. ... "
" ... I mounted it on the back of my display so no cable is visible on my desk, just a USB-C cable that charges my laptop and provide connectivity to my mouse, keyboard, webcam and boss speakers. ... "
" ... Not only am I using it for the daul screen capability, also extra ports allow me to charge other things and give me more connectivity ... "
" ... Connects via 1 usb type c cable and allows charging while connected. ... "
" ... Good docking station for any laptop that use usb-c. ... It can charge 2 laptops one connected to the docking while the other is charging via the usb-c additional port. ... "
" ... Really nice dock that supports USB-C host connections with charging pass through and DP-over-USB-C. ... displays still work, they just rely on Display Link with a USB-A host connection). ... "
Device Compatibility
101monitors, dock, laptops, latitude, docking
+74%
-26%
" ... Boot the laptop before plugging in to get the best results. ... "
" ... This docking station was recommended for my Dell laptop Latitude 7490 laptop. ... I ended up just plugging my other monitor directly into the laptop which worked fine. ... "
" ... $1100 Dell notebook. ... After skipping this message the dock connects properly. ... "
" ... I have a work provided Dell laptop and a personal home desktop. ... I work from home two days a week and wanted a way to easily connect my laptop in a manner that that allows me to share my home desktop keyboard, mouse and monitors without the hassle of switching keyboards and mouse or plugging in my monitor and laptop power cord. ... The Dell docking station automatically connected when I plugged it into my laptop, no issues. ... "
" ... Plugged in the dock and it worked like a charm! ... "
" ... I had one like this for work, and I wanted to move my laptop between rooms without having to re-set up everything (I have wireless keyboard, mouse and multiple screens). ... "
" ... That means that I have to open up my laptop and close it again so it can just use the external monitors. ... "
" ... I recently was granted work from home status. ... We already have an office set up at home, but it runs my home custom-built desktop PC. ... I didn't want to have two different computer workstations so I started looking at solutions. ... "
Product Reliability
40months, dock, month, stopped working, 3 months
+50%
-50%
" ... The second (and ultimately the last straw) issue wasn't apparent immediately. ... This happened several more times over the next few days. ... I've only had the thing for 4 days now and I think in that time I've spent more time futzing with it than I did in more than 6 weeks of having to plug in my power adapter alongside the 3100 . ... "
" ... It died at the beginning of February 2019. ... "
" ... Extremely disappointed with this piece of junk. ... "
" ... one person ever had dell tell them that their unit was defective. ... "
" ... After less than a week of use, the device just stopped working. ... "
" ... This stopped working after 4 months. ... "
" ... When it works it's great, but the dock is very unreliable. ... "
" ... Just got 2 brand new 5290's and they are full of other issues in addition to having the same disconnect issues. ... "
Drivers
35driver, displaylink, dell, download, dock
+54%
-46%
" ... As some other reviews have mentioned, make sure you properly install the drivers and follow the directions carefully if you plan on using this with a Mac. ... When installing the driver on your mac you must allow the system extension. ... The last step is to allow the driver to record your screen in "Security & Privacy" settings. ... "
" ... Do not plug in the dock until DisplayLink drivers are installed, follow the prompts, and plug in when notified (goes a lot better, trust me). ... After figuring out the driver installs and updates it is great to use and has become very handy. ... "
" ... Dell Latitude 7748 Win10 with DisplayLink Driver: ... MacBook Air Mid 2013 Mojave with DisplayLink Driver: ... MacBook Pro w/Thunderbolt Mojave and latest DisplayLink Driver: ... "
" ... All you need to do is download the USB DisplayLink driver and you're good to go. ... "
" ... You need to install the display link drivers and here you go. ... "
" ... Did need to download drivers and firmware update for my work Lenovo Thinkpad Windows 10 laptop, but after doing so everything works great. ... "
" ... Took a few minutes to download the driver and get it installed, then Windows setup for multiple monitors. ... "
" ... Follow the insructions - install the driver. ... "
Charging
34charging, usb c, charges, dock, dell
+68%
-32%
" ... - Charge the laptop ... "
" ... IT charges the surfacebook decently fast (about 3 hours from near dead). ... "
" ... I mounted it on the back of my display so no cable is visible on my desk, just a USB-C cable that charges my laptop and provide connectivity to my mouse, keyboard, webcam and boss speakers. ... "
" ... It automatically charges laptop back with the same cable (at 90W Dell power supply) ... "
" ... I really like that it charges my work laptop using the USB c, but my personal laptop doesn't have one so I have to use a separate charging cable. ... "
" ... Plugs into the USB-C, drives my two 1920x1200 monitors, and charges my laptop. ... "
" ... All screens up, Type-C usb perfect for charging my dell laptop ... "
" ... Connects via 1 usb type c cable and allows charging while connected. ... "
Mouse
26keyboard, laptop, wireless, monitors, keyboard and mouse
+69%
-31%
" ... Kinesis keyboard, and Logitech g900 gaming mouse. ... "
" ... I have two monitors, keyboard, and mouse connected to it always. ... "
" ... Keyboard and mouse work seamlessly as well. ... Worked keyboard & mouse ... "
" ... this device convert your laptop into a full desktop adding connections to external devices such as Keyboard, Mouse, Printers, Monitors, . ... "
" ... I'm also using all 4 USB ports without issues using a mouse, keyboard, USB microphone, and Logitech C922 webcam. ... "
" ... I connect two monitors with DVI and one TV with HDMI, as well as a wireless keyboard, mouse and 10-key pad combo. ... "
" ... Great product, worked out of the box for my Pixelbook chromebook to connect two external monitors, usb keyboard and mouse, Jabra headset, and Logitech webcam. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with my wireless mouse or keyboard that others mentioned. ... "
USB
24usb, laptop, dock, usb 3 0, ports
+88%
-13%
" ... USB c no issues. ... "
" ... As long as you have a USB-C or a USB3.0 universal dock, your good. ... "
" ... All you need to do is download the USB DisplayLink driver and you're good to go. ... "
" ... Additionally I read that trying to do the upgrade via USB C causes issues. ... "
" ... Works great with a normal 3.0 usb capable laptop. ... "
" ... I'll continue using it for work, and have just added a single extra USB 3.0 to HDMI dongle to my laptop. ... "
" ... USB-C converts to USB 3) and you've got everything working smoothly. ... "
" ... This is the best usb-c dock for dells of any type though if you want multiple screens. ... "
Setup
19easy, install, software, set, monitors
+100%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easier to install on Mac devices. ... "
" ... As some other reviews have mentioned, make sure you properly install the drivers and follow the directions carefully if you plan on using this with a Mac. ... This can be done through "Security & Privacy" and must be done within 30 minutes of attempting the install. ... "
" ... It also works with my HP EliteBook, same setup. ... "
" ... ZERO setup - just plugin and use. ... "
" ... Really easy setup and it works with both laptops I need to connect to. ... "
" ... -troublesome set up ... "
" ... Setup took 1 minute ! ... "
Keyboard
19mouse, keyboard and mouse, wireless, two monitors, logitech
+63%
-37%
" ... I'm also using all 4 USB ports without issues using a mouse, keyboard, USB microphone, and Logitech C922 webcam. ... "
" ... I connect two monitors with DVI and one TV with HDMI, as well as a wireless keyboard, mouse and 10-key pad combo. ... "
" ... Logitech Universal Adapter for wireless mouse and keyboard. ... "
" ... Kinesis keyboard, and Logitech g900 gaming mouse. ... "
" ... Other devices such as a keyboard and mouse had no issues. ... "
" ... Keyboard and mouse work seamlessly as well. ... Worked keyboard & mouse ... "
" ... I can wake it up with the external keyboard but it'll read my laptop as a third screen. ... "
" ... Hooked up my two monitors, network connection and keyboard and went to work. ... "
Cables
19usb c, dock, cables, monitors, desk
+74%
-26%
" ... Coming from the WD15 dock, this ones USB C cable is a lot thinner. ... "
" ... Comes with power cable too. ... "
" ... My desk is well organized with just a SINGLE cable!! ... "
" ... The box and item we're in great condition all peripheral cables etc where in good order. ... "
" ... And the USB adapter was handy to use to extend the cable length for my desk. ... "
" ... I mounted it on the back of my display so no cable is visible on my desk, just a USB-C cable that charges my laptop and provide connectivity to my mouse, keyboard, webcam and boss speakers. ... "
" ... The dock comes with a built in USB-C and USB-A cord to hook up to it, so you don't need to buy an extra USB-C cord just to hook up to the dock. ... "
" ... Everything works fine and I just got to plug one cable on my laptop. ... "
Display Clarity
19screens, monitors, display link, display, flickering
+58%
-42%
" ... Will still be playing with font size etc because the monitors have far high resolution than the laptop. ... "
" ... Along with the laptop monitor, I have 3 screens. ... "
" ... To my surprise, the 3 monitors work well in addition to the laptop screen, so technically I have 4 different screens now. ... "
" ... I'm able to use my laptop screen and my two 27 inch TVs. ... "
" ... Works as expected to do a 3 way display ... "
" ... I plugged everything in and am able to get both monitors working to their full resolution. ... "
" ... Not a problem with a Dell computer but I purchased for universally compatible display link usage. ... "
" ... All three monitors are 1080P, I like the size for readability. ... "
Ease of Use
17set, use, setup, install, works
+94%
-6%
" ... It was super easy to set up. ... "
" ... I couldn't be more satisfied with how easy it was to set up. ... "
" ... Easier to install on Mac devices. ... Took me a while, but since handled, easy peasy. ... "
" ... Setup took 1 minute ! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... -troublesome set up ... "
" ... It's very portable and user friendly. ... "
" ... Really easy setup and it works with both laptops I need to connect to. ... "
Resolution
17monitors, monitor, dock, resolution, displays
+82%
-18%
" ... Keep in mind, you will need a 4K monitor (which I do not have) to get the fullscreen capability. ... "
" ... I use it for a Dell Latitude 7470 with an additional 2 HP 22” 1080P monitors. ... "
" ... None of my monitors are 4k monitors, however they are all HD monitors and the display is crisp and flawless. ... "
" ... I needed a simple 3 monitor setup (no 4K) and this was the best option at this price with the possibility of running all 4K monitors which is a very real possibility for me. ... "
" ... Working great with a x1 3rd generation Lenovo laptop and two 29 uhd ultrawide monitors. ... "
" ... One external monitor (4K resolution) is connected to the dock's HDMI port and another (much older) external monitor is connected to one of the DisplayPorts by using a DVI - DisplayPort converter cable (purchased separately). ... "
" ... I connected 2 4K monitors and another one. ... "
" ... 2 1080p monitors connected to the DisplayPort connectors on the dock. ... "
Software Platform
16windows, displaylink, os, firmware, dell computer
+56%
-44%
" ... This works 25% of the time and works 0% of the time when new firmware comes out for MAC. ... "
" ... I installed this without installing the software, and it seems to work fine. ... "
" ... I use it with a Dell Windows Laptop, a Chromebook (Pixelbook) by Google, and a Macbook. ... "
" ... Not a problem with a Dell computer but I purchased for universally compatible display link usage. ... "
" ... Also works with my Galaxy Note 9 - Samsung DoX interface provide windows desktop kind of experience. ... "
" ... All working on OpenSuSe 15 out of the box without any additional software or configuration. ... "
" ... Plugged it all in did a Windows update, rebooted and both of my Dell Ultrabright 27in monitos just worked. ... "
" ... Works well with occasional glitches when moving apps (Netflix for example) between screens. ... "
Returns
13back, returning, wish, tb16, replace
+8%
-92%
" ... I have to buy a new dock to replace this junk. ... "
" ... I'm going to return it ... "
" ... I ended up returning the product as it is not working as expected. ... "
" ... Wish i could return this. ... "
" ... What a waste and I'm sending it back. ... "
" ... Had to return it immediately. ... "
" ... Replacement device has the same issue. ... "
" ... I wish I could get my money back. ... "
Sound Quality
12noise, laptop, high pitched, audio, whine
+33%
-67%
" ... Also, for some odd reason when my wife plugged in her computer to power it made my USB speakers make a cracking noise, not sure what that's all about as the replacement doc does not do that at all. ... "
" ... One slight downside is that, sometimes, the connectivity will intermittently go out, particularly the sound. ... "
" ... It was high pitched and unbearable. ... "
" ... Now it makes a high pitched whining/squeaking noise when connected to a laptop. ... "
" ... It is also the source of some serious audio noise in my usb external speakers. ... "
" ... Update 6/15/19: The replacement arrived but had the same loud, high pitched whine while I'm use. ... Original review: I was really excited to use this but it has a loud high pitched whine when plugged into my laptop (USB-C). ... The whine was irritating, distracting, and noticable to my officemate. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it didn't take me long to find a different problem - audio. ... "
Price
12price, money, best, value, pricey
+75%
-25%
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... hence one of the best dollars spent on myself :-) ... "
" ... The price was much higher but I got it on sale and it was definitely worth it! ... "
" ... A good value. ... "
" ... However it comes with a high price $304. ... "
" ... I bought this for $129.99. ... It looks like the price has increased to $149.99. ... "
" ... Even Best Buy is cheaper. ... "
Size
10small, well, space, compact, work
+80%
-20%
" ... and my desk looks perfect! ... "
" ... I had to pay for it out of my own pocket, but it's well worth it. ... "
" ... It is small and lightweight and I forget it's on my desk most of the time. ... "
" ... It's a small dock, as well, so it doesn't take up much space on my desk. ... "
" ... I just wanted a convenient place to hook up my laptop when sitting at the desk. ... "
" ... +small, horizontal design ... "
" ... Light, small, and compact. ... "
Overall performance
9lag, delay, xps, monitors, laptops
+56%
-44%
" ... No delay, very fast and smooth connection. ... "
" ... Great to run three monitors with my XPS Dell laptop. ... "
" ... And finally I got the dell D6000 that detected both laptops like a champ and drives my displays at their highest resolution. ... "
" ... My desktop, with a gigabyte Aorus ultra motherboard so far has worked fine. ... "
Firmware
7drivers, updated, update the firmware, latest, dock
+43%
-57%
" ... I reinstalled drivers, made sure the firmware was up to date, tried out multiple laptops, and all of them resulted in the same behavior. ... "
" ... I’ve had my work's IT make sure all the drivers were up to date and the firmware on the dock up dated and nothing worked. ... "
" ... Firmware update tool from Dell never recognizes the D6000. ... "
" ... After a decent bit of research and findings on the displaylink forums, I updated the firmware on the device and got pleasing results. ... "
Marketplace
7warehouse, ordered, help, deal, works
+57%
-43%
" ... Advice: don't hesitate to order the Warehouse Deal when you can! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Adding couple pictures. ... "
" ... As described and as expected ... "
Lagging
6also, mouse, delay
+17%
-83%
" ... This can only be fixed by a hard reset. ... "
" ... Also I did notice some lag and some choppiness in the displays. ... "
" ... There is also frequent mouse movement lag. ... "
" ... And even the restarts frequently don't correct the problem. ... "
" ... Having major lag issues with a 7480 laptop. ... "
Controls
5power, station, lack, docking, always
+20%
-80%
" ... Also, there is no physical power button so I have to open the lid, accept the bios error and close the lid each time before signing in. ... "
" ... Lastly, the dock doesn’t include a power button. ... "
" ... It does not have an On-Off button. ... I just read that there are workarounds about this, but I did not find any to be as convenient as Power button in the docking station. ... So, together with the lack of Power on-off button, it's starting to look like a "no-go" for me. ... "
Apps
5well, software, hangs, apps, windows
+60%
-40%
" ... Also works with my Galaxy Note 9 - Samsung DoX interface provide windows desktop kind of experience. ... "
" ... Works well with occasional glitches when moving apps (Netflix for example) between screens. ... "
Sleep Tracking
5mode, laptop, one, dock, display
+20%
-80%
" ... Monitors will flicker, cycle, then eventually go into sleep mode when two are plugged in. ... "
" ... After about an hour and my monitor went in to sleep mode I tried to wake it up and my laptop was only recognizing one display one that was not attached to display link. ... "
" ... This dock almost never works correctly, especially when returning from sleep mode. ... "
Capacity
4home, one
+100%
" ... one for home, one for the office. ... "
" ... This was exactly what I needed to set up my home office. ... "
" ... I bought this dock for my home office. ... "
Fit
4needs, fit
+75%
-25%
" ... This is the docking station that fit the bill and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Perfectly fit my needs. ... "
" ... Fits my needs. ... "
Memory
3drive, usb c, usb 3, ssd, speed
+100%
" ... Great works with my laptop with usb 3 and usb c, usb c no issues and ethernet speed is good as I have 1 GB speed and speed test shows over 700+. ... "
" ... External drive (flash drive) ... "
" ... My rig is an Alienware 17 R3, Win10 64 bit, 1TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for boot and applicaitons, 1TB SSD for storage, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 970m GPU, and i7 6700HQ CPU. ... "
Volume
3-100%
" ... Annoying, but living with it. ... "
" ... The issue that caused me to return it was the loud buzzing from the device. ... "
" ... It might be okay I'm louder or higher traffic spaces but will not do for my quiet office setting. ... "
Product As Described
3advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Adding couple pictures. ... "
" ... As described and as expected ... "
Features
3work, feature
+67%
-33%
" ... I have not tested any of the other features yet. ... "
" ... There is a similar model which I use at work that does have that feature. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
Display
Resolution: 4K