Customers appreciate the USB-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock for its ease of use, HDMI connectivity, overall performance, and compact size. Many find the price point appealing and value the multiple ports and monitor support it offers. However, some customers have reported compatibility issues and concerns about the device's heat generation. A few have also mentioned connectivity problems and expressed dissatisfaction with the cable length.
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Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
j5create Mini Dock
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This docking station has been great. The only issue I had was my wireless dongle for my keyboard and mouse. Although my keyboard and mouse worked when the dongle was in the dock, they did not work very well. I had to move the dongle to the USB port on my laptop.
I don't know if that was due to the dongle not getting enough power from the dock or if the technology in the dongle was just too old for the port on the dock. I've had my wireless keyboard and mouse for several years. Other than that, I am very happy with this dock.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is a life saver!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My new computer doesn’t have the old internet cable modem hook up from my cable box….this took care of that and has extra hook ups. I can use my old light up keyboard or the new one with my new computer because it has both hook ups available!! Very happy with this purchase!! It’s a life saver!! Definitely recommend!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Semi- satisfied
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The cord going into my laptop should be a foot longer so it doesn't have to be so close and take up work space. Otherwise good quality and functionality
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Mini Dock
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Was trying to find something unobtrusive for dual monitor (HDMI) home use and this fit the bill. Works well but really is designed for portability. It runs a little hot with extended use and the cord is pretty short. But works!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Generally, adapters emit some heat as a normal part of its operation. Please note that hotter operating temperatures can be expected, especially if the pass-through charging and/or all ports on the hub are utilized.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
handy device
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a very handy device to have on hand, especially when it comes time to dealing with multi-USB lines at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Hdmi, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small but works!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to use and small. Only will support 2 external monitors via HDMI. And no power needed, which I thought was nice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Cable length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product, Short Docking Wire
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was easy to set up, instructions were clear and easy to understand. I would have rated it a 5 star if the lead wire (USB C) would be a little bit longer, that is a pain, even a foot longer could have made a big difference in set up. Otherwise, the unit works well
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hi, thanks for the feedback on the JCD381 as we strive for perfection. As for the host cable not being long enough, that is understanding and if interested; we would value the opportunity to discuss other adapters we have in stock that may better fit your needs. Our support information can be found on the packaging and a representative will be ready to help. Respectfully, j5create
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
j5create - USB-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to set up. Works fine. I am using it to run a second monitor and add an external drive to my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi, Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Small and hides well with cord attached
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ok, but should have picked up one with USB C ports. But performs well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice little docking station
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For a small dock for my WFH setup this is perfectly adequate. It doesn't include a power supply, so if you want to power your laptop through this dock you'll need your own. Luckily, the one for my laptop works great. It only has 2 HDMI inputs so if you are using other cables for your monitors, this won't work for you without adapters. It has an Ethernet port that doesn't slow the speed versus when it's plugged into my laptop directly. It also has 2 standard USB-A 3 type inputs and my only gripe is the response time with my wireless keyboard is a bit slow, but to be fair it's an older wireless keyboard and mouse so that may be why. Deducted one star for not including power supply.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good little docking station.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased a new laptop, but will be using it primarily as my main office machine. As new computers now have very limited port options, a docking station was a must for Ethernet and dual monitor connection. This unit fits the bill and works very well. Two things to note - First, this can be used as a powered hub, but does not come packaged with a power cord. It must be purchased separately. But another powered hub plugged into this unit works with no issues. Second, this docking station does not play well with a wireless keyboard or mouse. With the dongle plugged directly into this unit the keyboard and particularly the mouse would not function properly. With dongle pugged directly into a port on the laptop everything works fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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The Mini Dock features data transfer, power delivery and video displays.
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
As expected....
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This product performs as expected. Most computers come with only a couple usb ports and HDMI ports so this doubles that and it also allow has an ethernet port to allow you connect multiple computers. The only concern was a sound issue with Teams; I had to unplug my usb port when I received calls via teams as I could not hear the caller nor could they hear me. It could have been user error as I'm basic with computer connections...which is why it has to be simple! Nonetheless, it deserves a 4.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Hdmi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
USB docking station
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this docking station to hook up dual monitors to my laptop. This one was chosen for the dual HDMI ports as the monitors only came with HDMI cords and not a VGA cord. It was easy to hook everything up and there were directions on how to set up the monitors to make sure that the screen sizes and resolutions were appropriate. Definitely makes for an easy home office setup. I also use the USB port to plug in my wireless mouse and keyboard as well as my headset. It keeps what I have plugged into my laptop limited and when I want to get up and move, all I have to do is unplug the docking station
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Provides extra connectivity for your USB-C computer, featuring data transfer, power delivery and video displays.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works like its supposed to "Adverised"
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this for a compact setup and this fits what I was looking for. During this pandemic times can't really build a custom PC just yet with the scarcity of graphic cards, so I just have to settle with my 2016 Dell XPS for the time being. But, wanted to upgrade my setup and maximize not only more screen real estate. And this one right here gets the job done. A bit pricey yes, but it works like its supposed to. Like other reviews mentioned, it does get a little warm after some time, what piece of tech doesn't after a couple of hours of screen on time so just keep an eye on it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Thank you SueApple, for taking your time to write your thoughts on the Mini Dock. It's nice to hear that the device fit well for your Dell computer. Thanks for your support and be safe. j5create
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Hdmi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly useful
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This mini dock works great.
It let's me use my laptop as my workstation at work.
I connect 2 large screens, ethernet which connects me to the office internet, my USB camera/microphone for Zoom meetings and my USB powered speakers.
I just plug everything into the Mini Dock and plug the Mini Dock into the USB-C port on my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Laptop connects to 2 monitors!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Getting a laptop to connect to all the peripherals can be a bit of a challenge, mainly because the laptops don't have as many ports as needed. The main reason I needed it was to hook up two monitors (via HDMI), to my laptop which only had 1 HDMI out. It does the job. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is that sometimes the monitors don't respond, so I have to power down my laptop and power it back up. Not sure where the issue is (laptop, hub, or monitor), so I rated it 4.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, We really appreciate the review. Working with multiple monitors can really help when multitasking on your computer. Thank you for choosing a j5create docking station. Hope you have a great day, The j5create team
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Docking for multiple devices?
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a small, compact, easy to use option to hook up all your devices with one single port used. No more unplugging & plugging back in multiple cables. It helped me to keep it all tidy and organized!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdmi, Size
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Small, and Efficient, but Limited
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The j5create USB Type-C Dual HDMI Mini Docking Station is sleek and as the name suggests, small. It fulfills its duty as a docking station well and takes up little space, but you must have a USB Type-C input on your laptop. Being small, it is very basic in its uses. Both USBs are used for the keyboard and mouse, while the two HDMI ports are for a dual monitor system, limited to HDMI connected monitors (or specialized conversion cables). The other ports are for the ethernet cable to connect to a wired network, and a USB Type-C input.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, the Mini Dock provides extra connectivity for a USB-C computer, featuring data transfer, power delivery and video displays. We appreciate your feedback. Have a wonderful day!
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Necessary for connecting 2 monitors to MacBook Air
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well but instructions are a little confusing and don't totally match what you have to do to get both monitors to work
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Cable length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
docking station review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works as advertised, Very happy with the performance and functionality. However the connecting usb-c cable is too short so the item was returned for a different model ie the JCD543
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, thank you for your feedback. We apologize on the cable's shortness. We do appreciate you for going with another j5create product. If you have any questions regarding the unit, feel free to reach out to our Support Team and they'll be glad to assist you. Kindly, j5create.