Plugable - Thunderbolt 4 Dock 100W Charging, Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor Single 8K or Dual 4K HDMI for Windows and Mac - Black
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A “do-it-all” dock, the Thunderbolt Certified TBT4-UD5 Plugable Docking Station was awarded The Best Thunderbolt Docking Station by Wirecutter in 2025. It stands out as a versatile and powerful hub for modern workspaces. Its robust design includes an array of 13 ports, catering to a wide range of connectivity needs. Starting with the 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 host port, this TB4 dock offers plenty of bandwidth to support two HDMI ports, each capable of driving dual 4K 60Hz displays. A downstream 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 port is also included to provide high-speed connectivity for advanced Thunderbolt-based applications, such as fast storage devices. In addition to its display options, this Thunderbolt USB4 dock boasts a USB-C port with a 10Gbps transfer rate, ideal for quick file transfers and efficient data management. There are also 4x USB 3.0 ports (2x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps), perfect for connecting a variety of peripherals like keyboards, mice, and external drives. Throw in SD and Micro SD slots, a combo audio jack, Gigabit Ethernet, and a slot for a K lock, and this setup ensures that users can create a powerful and integrated workstation. Speaking of power, the TBT4-UD5 docking station Thunderbolt 4 packs it in with up to 100W Power Delivery (96W certified) — more than enough for most power-hungry laptops. Especially useful in business and education environments, the Plugable TBT4-UD5 Docking Station delivers exceptional functionality and convenience.
Thunderbolt Certified & Award-Winning Performance
Officially recognized as the Best Thunderbolt Dock 2025 by Wirecutter, this Thunderbolt docking station is Intel Evo certified. With 13 high-performance ports, dual 4K 60Hz HDMI, 100W Power Delivery (96W Certified), and 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 speed.
Dual 4K or Single 8K Display Support
This Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking station connects two 4K 60 Hz HDMI displays or one 8K monitor when used with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, or USB4 laptops. Thunderbolt 3 and non-Thunderbolt USB-C ports can only output a single external display. On macOS, base M1 and M2 systems support a single external display. Base M3 supports dual display in clamshell mode.
Thunderbolt 4 Performance
This premium Thunderbolt dock delivers ultra-fast 40Gbps speeds, 15W charging via the downstream Thunderbolt 4 port, and robust performance for USB-C peripherals, high-speed storage, and dual displays.
Compatibility
A top-tier Mac docking station and perfect for modern setups. This USB C dock works seamlessly with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, or USB4 systems running Windows 10+. On macOS, dual display is only supported on M4, M5, M3 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max and M1 Pro/Max models, as well as base M3 models in clamshell mode. Single display is supported on Windows Thunderbolt 3 and non-Thunderbolt USB-C ports, as well as base M1 and M2 MacBooks
Comprehensive 13-Port Design
2× HDMI, 1× Thunderbolt 4 downstream (40Gbps, 15W charging, 8K), 4× USB (10Gbps and 5Gbps), 1× USB-C (10Gbps), SD/microSD, audio combo jack, Gigabit Ethernet, and K-lock slot. Plugable quality testing ensures long-term reliability.
- Maximum Number of Displays Supported2Maximum Supported Resolution4K (2160p)Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)0Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)1Passthrough PowerYes
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A “do-it-all” dock, the Thunderbolt Certified TBT4-UD5 Plugable Docking Station was awarded The Best Thunderbolt Docking Station by Wirecutter in 2025. It stands out as a versatile and powerful hub for modern workspaces. Its robust design includes an array of 13 ports, catering to a wide range of connectivity needs. Starting with the 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 host port, this TB4 dock offers plenty of bandwidth to support two HDMI ports, each capable of driving dual 4K 60Hz displays. A downstream 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 port is also included to provide high-speed connectivity for advanced Thunderbolt-based applications, such as fast storage devices. In addition to its display options, this Thunderbolt USB4 dock boasts a USB-C port with a 10Gbps transfer rate, ideal for quick file transfers and efficient data management. There are also 4x USB 3.0 ports (2x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps), perfect for connecting a variety of peripherals like keyboards, mice, and external drives. Throw in SD and Micro SD slots, a combo audio jack, Gigabit Ethernet, and a slot for a K lock, and this setup ensures that users can create a powerful and integrated workstation. Speaking of power, the TBT4-UD5 docking station Thunderbolt 4 packs it in with up to 100W Power Delivery (96W certified) — more than enough for most power-hungry laptops. Especially useful in business and education environments, the Plugable TBT4-UD5 Docking Station delivers exceptional functionality and convenience.
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Meet the Plugable TBT-UDM, our premium Thunderbolt 4 docking station, purpose-built for Mac users who want top-tier performance without sacrificing style. Housed in a sleek space-gray aluminum shell to match your Apple setup, this plug-and-play dock delivers the full power of Thunderbolt 4. Expand a single Thunderbolt port into 13 essential connections with this Plugable docking station, including dual HDMI 2.0 ports for up to two 4K 60Hz displays on M4, M3 (in clamshell mode), and Pro/Max M-Series Macs, 100 charging (96W certified) for your laptop, a 40Gbps downstream Thunderbolt port also capable of 15W charging and up to 8K video, plus SD/microSD UHS-II card readers, USB-C and USB-A ports, Ethernet, and audio. It’s plug-and-play ready—no drivers required. For the creative pros, hybrid workers, and power users juggling monitors, drives, and peripherals, this Thunderbolt docking station keeps your workspace clean and connected with one cable. Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 systems on both macOS and Windows, it's the perfect dock to streamline your setup and supercharge your workflow.
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