What it is?
This dual-monitor USB-C™ dock transforms your MacBook or Windows® laptop into a dual Ultra HD 4K workstation, with support for 4K DisplayPort and HDMI monitors. It gives you all the connections to create a fully capable workstation, including an SD™ card reader slot. The USB-C docking station features USB Power Delivery 2.0 (60W), to power and charge your laptop as you work. It’s the perfect companion for your MacBook Pro or other Thunderbolt™ 3 equipped laptop.
Key Benefits
- FULL FEATURE USB-C DOCK: 4K 30Hz HDMI + 4K 30Hz DisplayPort video, 4x USB-A 5Gbps (incl. BC 1.2 fast charge port), 60W PD, Gigabit Ethernet & 3.5mm headset audio; supports 2 extended displays on Macbook Pro/Air with Intel processor or Apple M1/M2 chip
- SUPPORT FOR SD/SDXC MEDIA: This USB-C docking station has an SD slot supporting SD/SDXC cards, great for additional storage or backup using Windows File History or MacOS Time Machine
- EASY INSTALLATION: This universal USB-C port replicator incl. a 1m (3.3ft) USB-C host cable, front facing power button, and works w/ Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Ubuntu
- WIDE DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Multi monitor USB Type-C dock with HDMI & DP works w/ Thunderbolt 3 and 4 laptops & Ultrabooks; USB-C laptops, Ultrabooks, Chromebooks (MacBooks, HP, Dell, Lenovo & Surface)
- 60W POWER DELIVERY: This USB Type-C docking station powers and charges while you work with 60W PD; Ideal for ultrathin laptops like Lenovo ThinkPad T Series, X1 Carbon, Surface Pro7
- CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer, USB Event Monitoring, Windows Layout & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities
Create a dual-4K video workstation
The USB-C dock expands the display capabilities of your laptop across two Ultra HD 4K monitors. It enables DisplayLink® and USB-C DP Alt Mode to allow dual 4K video output to HDMI and DisplayPort 4K monitors. With the dual-4K dock, you can connect:
- 1x 4K DisplayPort display at 3840 x 2160 resolution @ 30Hz
- 1x 4K HDMI display at 3840 x 2160 resolution @ 30Hz
SD card reader
The dock provides direct access to your SD memory cards or microSD™ cards (with adapter). The SD card slot can also be used for additional storage and backup through macOS X Time Machine or Windows 10 File History.
Ample connections
The dock provides four USB 3.0 (Type-A) ports to connect your peripherals, including a USB 3.0 fast-charge and sync port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a combined 3.5 mm audio and microphone port.
Universal support
Compatible with Mac and Windows, this universal dock works with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 enabled laptops.
Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application
Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:
Advanced Windows Layout Utility: To setup and save custom windows layouts.
Mac Address Pass-Through Utility: To improve network security.
USB Event Monitoring Utility: To track and log connected USB devices
Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility: Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.
What else you need to know
1 - USB 3.2 Type-C (24 pin, Gen 1, 5Gbps)
1 - USB 3.2 Type-A (9 pin, Fast-Charge)
3 - USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps)
1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position)
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
USB Power Delivery Specification Rev. 2.0
USB Battery Charging Specification Rev. 1.2
DisplayPort 1.2
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
DisplayLink - DL-5700
Genesys Logic - GL3215
VIA Labs - VL813
Texas Instruments - TPS65983
Shipping (Package) Weight
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
Maximum Digital Resolutions
HDMI (DP Alt Mode) - 3840 x 2160p @30Hz
DisplayPort (DisplayLink) - 3840 x 2160p @30Hz
Lower resolutions are also supported. For example, if the max is 3840 x 2160p (4K), it also supports 2560 x 1600p and 2560 x 1440p.
SD/MMC (Secure Digital/Multimedia Card)
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity)
microSD (Micro Secure Digital) (adapter required)
microSDHC (Micro Secure Digital High Capacity) (adapter required)
microSDXC (Micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) (adapter required)
Supports SD 4.0 and UHS-II (Ultra High Speed) for high speed file transfers, with bus speed up to 312MB/s
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
macOS 10.9 - 10.12, 10.14 - 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04
Chrome OS™ v55+
Special Notes / Requirements
Not all USB-C ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C standard. Ensure that your host USB-C port supports USB Power Delivery 2.0 and DP alt mode.
4K resolution is supported on both video ports. A 4K-capable DisplayPort or HDMI display is required to achieve 4Kx2K resolutions
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1; this connectivity standard offers speeds up to 5Gbps
The card reader supports popular SD cards (SDSC, SDHC and SDXC including UHS cards), and is backwards compatible with older SD card versions. The card reader will also support microSD™ and miniSD™ (with adapter) and MMCmobile™, RS-MMC™ and MMCplus™ (with adapter).
DisplayLink docking stations and video adapters support more than one external display on Apple's M1-based Mac. Requires driver installation. Please contact StarTech.com support for a recommendation based on your specific setup.
System and Cable Requirements
USB-C enabled computer with an available USB Type-C port
1 - universal power adapter (NA/JP, ANZ)
