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Plugable USB 3 0 Dual 4K Display Horizontal Docking Station with DisplayPort and HDMI for Windows Dual 4K DisplayPort HDMI Gigabit Ethernet Audio 6 USB Ports
Last Updated: June 23, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
155
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
2
Spam Test
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4K
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 153 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
54docking station, monitors, ports, laptop, dock
+85%
-15%
" ... I've been using several Plugable docking stations in the office with PCs, so I knew beforehand what to expect in terms of quality. ... "
" ... I ran Speedtest and my Internet connection was just as fast as the laptop connected directly. ... I have three screens running (two 27" HDMI plus the laptop) all at their recommend resolutions. ... "
" ... I use it to drive 2 25" HDMI screens, wireless keyboard and mouse plus 2 large external hard drives. ... "
" ... I was slightly concerned, as my laptop is about 15 years old, but everything connected seamlessly, and the dual-monitor setup worked immediately. ... "
" ... A dual monitor dock for $150 is high, but this one does work well and seems to be solid. ... "
" ... It looks decent and I really wanted all the USB ports because I use multiple accessories. ... "
" ... I know it was the KVM because my primary PC which does not use a docking port also had occasional issues recognizing both monitors. ... "
" ... I have a dual monitor setup with a new Dell XPS 15" laptop with a 4k built-in display. ... I was concerned that it might not push the signal at 4k to both monitors, but it worked perfectly - both of the external monitors have 4k resolution and there were none of the mirroring issues I've run into with other docks that will only mirror the displays - if you've run into this limitation, you know what I'm talking about and how infuriating it can be. ... Ethernet and usb and everything else I've tried so far works great too. ... "
Device Compatibility
47monitors, connected, dock, windows, plugable
+87%
-13%
" ... Like everyone else that is moving from a Desktop to a Laptop I needed a docking station to handle all the peripherals. ... I then plugged them straight into the laptop which set them up immediately. ... "
" ... It has worked with everything I have plugged in better than my Microsoft doc did. ... It lets me change out computers and still use my monitors and wireless devices no matter what computer is attached. ... "
" ... I had no trouble installing it and both monitors work perfectly. ... "
" ... Bought this docking station for my Lenovo Yoga 900 laptop. ... "
" ... Can leave the laptop open to have three screens or close it and use the two external 25” monitors that I set up. ... "
" ... Bought the Microsoft SurfaceDock. ... "
" ... Easy to use and great connectivity ... "
" ... I use the station to run dual monitors. ... "
Setup
34setup, easy, install, installation, set
+100%
" ... Very easy setup. ... "
" ... This was perfect for my setup. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and immediately the monitor was activated. ... "
" ... As soon as I uninstalled it, I was able to configure/set it up just like my other laptops. ... "
" ... This product was the easiest to install and setup I have used with computers in a long time. ... "
" ... Thanks to the entire PLUGABLE team - Artem Saakian, Electronics Engineer, Navy Retired ... "
" ... Setup was quick and easy and it works great. ... "
" ... Hook up was a breeze. ... "
Ease of Use
28easy to install, set, easy to use, setup, simple
+100%
" ... Setup was quick and easy and it works great. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to use and great connectivity ... "
" ... Super easy and worked straight away. ... "
" ... Awesome, so easy to install and works instantly. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and immediately the monitor was activated. ... "
" ... Easy to use product ... "
" ... The unit works as advertised and is really easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
16issues, working, worked, update, stopped
+38%
-63%
" ... this product starting giving us issues 3 months after purchase, a month after the return cut off date! ... "
" ... It was a huge letdown to hook everything up and find the unit is defective. ... "
" ... It worked perfectly for a couple of months and then it just died. ... "
" ... Today, March 23, 2020, it completely died. ... Poor product life. ... "
" ... Then one of them stopped working entirely. ... "
" ... Now, 6 months later, I'm finding the device is having issues causing me to lose display. ... "
" ... It continues to stop operating a few times a day, I cannot stand this any more. ... "
" ... Product quit powering up after 2 uses. ... "
Software Platform
13update, laptop, windows 10, supported, screens
+69%
-31%
" ... Even though the listing states that macOS is not supported, my experience turned out to be exactly the same as with Windows: works perfectly! ... "
" ... It will only detect after the laptop or computer boots up, and logs in, loads the startups (for windows). ... "
" ... Using Windows 10 on an HP laptop. ... "
" ... After the first power-up it takes a bit to configure Windows to manage the multiple displays correctly since then it's worked fine. ... "
" ... However, Apple could break it with the next update. ... "
" ... Works in Windows 10 and with my Chromebook. ... "
" ... The product description said that Linux was not supported, but it works great under Linux. ... Sometimes when I login the first time the monitors are connected it will log me back out, but if you’re a Linux desktop user you’re probably accustomed to such things. ... "
" ... After adjusting the Display Settings in Windows 10 everything worked with no problems. ... "
Resolution
13monitors, laptop, monitor, resolution, hdmi
+100%
" ... 2 monitors set up easy and in HD. ... "
" ... That out of the way, Sound, network and of course 4k video (only one monitor so far), all work great. ... When I do watch 4k video, it's a little jerky, but I watch it anyway, it's not too bad. ... "
" ... Figured out which port I plugged the 4k TV into and all my icons, etc. ... "
" ... I have a dual monitor setup with a new Dell XPS 15" laptop with a 4k built-in display. ... I was concerned that it might not push the signal at 4k to both monitors, but it worked perfectly - both of the external monitors have 4k resolution and there were none of the mirroring issues I've run into with other docks that will only mirror the displays - if you've run into this limitation, you know what I'm talking about and how infuriating it can be. ... "
" ... Tried many different expensive docking stations - this is the only one that did not degrade the viewing quality of my monitors. ... "
" ... Replaced a Dell D3000 with this for 4k video at 60 Hz. ... This dock solved that and is very stable running a 4k TV and some other USB accessories. ... "
" ... bought this when I got dual 4k monitors. ... "
" ... I have not had the need to set up two monitors, but will soon be buying a new 4K monitor and will use the docking station for that. ... "
Display Clarity
12monitor, laptop, resolution, display settings, wide
+92%
-8%
" ... I've used this docking station with two 32 inch Philips monitors (dual display) for almost a year with no issues (including swapping between a Windows 7 and Windows 10 laptop). ... "
" ... The display of the Laptop is so beautiful that I have not used the old monitor since, but most people will have a monitor they want to keep and may need a different cable. ... "
" ... If you want a bunch of extra screen space, this is what you are looking for. ... "
" ... Not only was this simple to get setup, it offered better resolution and higher responsiveness than the overpriced SurfaceDock. ... "
" ... It works great with dual monitors and provides an awesome display of my work. ... "
" ... Then, once you extend the displays, make certain to hit apply when you are moving which display is what so you can put them in the proper sequence per your taste/style. ... "
" ... After adjusting the Display Settings in Windows 10 everything worked with no problems. ... "
" ... Seems to work ok--strange but my display settings show 100 Hz. ... "
Drivers
11driver, download, displaylink drivers, website, docking station
+64%
-36%
" ... security is pretty strict for her work laptop, so we were concerned there might be an issue with her machine downloading the drivers, but everything started up with no problems. ... "
" ... :-) Before connecting to the dock, you need to download drivers to the machine you're using, then reboot, THEN hook up the dock. ... "
" ... Beyond that, I had to download a driver for Ubuntu 18.04 to get my laptop up and running. ... Upon installation of the driver, both displays immediately fired up. ... "
" ... Simple installation and drivers weren't any problem. ... "
" ... I have tried three hubs that don’t support dual monitors, but after installing the drivers, this docking station supports it. ... "
" ... It took me less than a halftime to get the drivers downloaded for two Windows laptops and get everything hooked up. ... "
Mouse
9keyboard and mouse, keyboard, monitors, two, screens
+89%
-11%
" ... I had no issues running two 4K screens, a keyboard, and a mouse. ... "
" ... Everything was automatically recognized when I plugged it into my laptop (2 HDMI displays, a mouse, a keyboard, a USB MIDI controller and USB microphone, headphones) ... "
" ... Running 2additonal monitors, mouse, keyboard, printer/scanner. ... "
" ... Wireless keyboard and mouse, card reader and external speakers, everything works great. ... "
" ... I use it to drive 2 25" HDMI screens, wireless keyboard and mouse plus 2 large external hard drives. ... "
" ... The keyboard and mouse were recognized but only the mouse worked smoothly. ... "
Keyboard
9keyboard, mouse, wireless, screens, external
+78%
-22%
" ... I had no issues running two 4K screens, a keyboard, and a mouse. ... "
" ... Set up a wireless keyboard and external hard drive without using the ports on your computer. ... "
" ... Wireless keyboard and mouse, card reader and external speakers, everything works great. ... "
" ... I use it to drive 2 25" HDMI screens, wireless keyboard and mouse plus 2 large external hard drives. ... "
" ... The keyboard and mouse were recognized but only the mouse worked smoothly. ... "
Cleaning
7work, thing, ports, organized, one
+100%
" ... I probably am not pushing this thing to its limits, all I wanted to do is have an easy and clean connection for my laptop and have all USB 3.0 ports. ... "
" ... I'm always skeptical about trying new docking solutions but this one worked great. ... "
" ... All the USB ports work amazing, and it really helped clean up my wiring. ... "
" ... For the PRO, this does have a cleaner audio in and out even though it is also softer compared to my laptop. ... "
" ... I've only had one problem where it won't recognize my monitors occasionally but a simple reboot fixes it and this thing cleans up my setup so much. ... "
" ... I work at home as a digital marketing assistant and having a clean, organized, efficient desk is important to me. ... Now my desk is clean and organized, and I have two big screens to work on. ... "
Overall performance
6pro
+83%
-17%
" ... We run ARCGIS PRO, Photoshop and Premiere Pro with two drives attached all with no problems. ... "
" ... Was uncertain if it would work with my Acer laptop (Intel video chipset) but worked fine. ... "
" ... – It was always a smooth experience. ... "
" ... very fast speed. ... "
Marketplace
5purchased, described, also, ud, support
+80%
-20%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Previously I've also used the Targus ACP70USZ, also purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... First - it works as described. ... "
USB
5usb ports, usb c, usb 3, one, working
+80%
-20%
" ... Having usb 3 on all ports was great. ... I choose this because of option for usb 3 or usb-c as my one laptop has usb 3 only and the other is usb-c only. ... "
" ... Dual HDMI input monitors connected to my laptop via usb 3.0, in addition to any other usb inputs I could want. ... "
" ... Multiple USB ports. ... "
" ... Newer Macs with native USB-C can use passthrough video, which is much higher performance. ... "
Storage
5desk, takes, extra, monitors, 2
+100%
" ... If you want a bunch of extra screen space, this is what you are looking for. ... "
" ... I decided to buy this UD-6950H because it is newer and takes up less space on my desk and it allows me to have 2, 4K Monitors plus all the other hook-ups and in 10 minutes I had it working and I love it and recommend it to anyone wanting to have 2 extra Monitors and able to move from one to the other very easy. ... "
" ... This thing needs its own space on your desk. ... "
" ... Can set up vertical for space saving or horizontal. ... "
" ... It takes up very little space on my desk and I am very pleased with the purchase. ... "
Size
5space, takes
+100%
" ... My desk is much neater and streamlined. ... "
" ... That makes this station pretty versatile. ... "
" ... This thing needs its own space on your desk. ... "
" ... It takes up very little space on my desk and I am very pleased with the purchase. ... "
Cables
4cables, cable, desk, connect, buy
+75%
-25%
" ... I'm able to have the desk setup that I've always wanted all working through just my laptop with just one cord to have to plug in. ... "
" ... I got this docking station to help eliminate all the cords everywhere (now they're all behind my desk instead of on it), and to allow me to have two large screens. ... I wish the dock charged my laptop as well so I didn't have to keep the power cable plugged in to the laptop, but that's a pretty small quibble and I knew it didn't when I bought it. ... "
" ... It comes supplied with 2 cables to choose from to connect to the laptop which is noted in their description. ... Depending on where you want to locate it, you will probably have to buy some new cables for some of your peripherals. ... "
Memory
3+100%
" ... It has done what it said it would do and made my life easy with the ability to add two monitors, printer, and extra storage device to my laptop. ... "
" ... I have two HDMI monitors and a newer Dell laptop (Insirpon 5566 w/16GB RAM). ... "
" ... I have also used flash drives with the docking station with no problem. ... "
Price
3+67%
-33%
" ... This Plugable one works perfectly fine at barely over $120 price point. ... "
Product As Described
3described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... First - it works as described. ... "
Network
3connection, monitors, laptop, docking station
+33%
-67%
" ... Only issue is that it loses connection if the unit is moved at certain angles. ... "
" ... A few times a week it loses connection to my monitors and I have to reset the docking station and or at least unplug the cable to my computer to get my screens back. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
Memory
Memory: 8192 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K