Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- JCD381
- |
- SKU:
- 6201440
Customer reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1317 reviews
(1,317 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the USB-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock's ease of use, HDMI functionality for dual monitor setups, and its compact size. Many appreciate the product's performance and the reasonable price point, although some experienced compatibility issues, particularly with Mac products. A few users also noted that the device can get warm during operation and has power limitations.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great, Excellent
Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's exactly product for my work at home station, thanks to ALL employees Rodolfo, Lorriane, Antonio, Natalia, Luis, Kenneth, Dioselyn, Geek Squad crew and sorry if i don't remember every name, but Best Buy Hato Rey made my day GB
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi,
Work from home productivity is really important these day. A docking station can really help by providing extra connectivity for displays and other devices.
Thank you,
J5Create
- Pros mentioned:Hdmi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for adding additional equipment without plugs running into outlets.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super star..
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Working like a charm and just what I needed to get me up and running.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product! Works perfectly!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a mishap with my older j5 Create station and needed to buy a new one. (I spilled coffee and destroyed the old one). The old one worked perfectly by all means, until I ruined it. I bought this version after my accident, and am still impressed with it. Honestly, it is very expensive, but looking at it, I am amazed with the quality and features. I still give it 5-stars (even though it is not the same model I am used to). It has all of the features, plus more, that I am used to. This product is great, and if you need more USB-3.0 ports, just buy an adapter to add more ports. Instead of 2 ports from this model, I added another adapter and now have 5 ports :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .When it comes to adding HDMI screens to work with, USB ports for accessories and even Ethernet for hard wired internet, the JCD381 gets the job done - simply install the driver and done.
Cordially,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Could be really good
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this hub about 2 years ago and I really like the small form factor, and the prospect of all the extra I/O ports. Unfortunately when pushing two or even just one external display the hub overheats and the monitor/s no longer receive signal. I think with some active cooling this little guy could be a good buy, but I'm going to recommend against it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Please note that hotter operating temperatures can be expected, especially if the USB-C pass-through charging and/or all ports on the hub are utilized. As for the monitors, we recommend contacting support and a specialist will be ready to assist in resolving this. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Pros mentioned:HdmiCons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After update on Mac OS it stopped working, even before update it was 50-50 depends on what mood this thing was. Support is useless.. Buying Belkin let see how that one does. Purpose dual HDMI output,charging, USB, Ethernet and everything else work fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm really sorry to hear that you had this issue! I'll pass along your feedback to my team so that we can continue to improve our service and our devices.
Thanks,
j5create
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Terrible not reliable docking station
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have used this product for more several months in my Mac. First, you have to download the drivers, and install them. You have to follow a very careful process in order to do that. Since day number one, the product keeps crashing and you have to reconnect the product to a different port and pray that it works. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it crashes and starts working right away, sometimes it refuses to work. It crashes enough for me to seriously consider buying another port, which is what I am going to do right now. Obviously with a different brand that sells products that actually work. I tried to return it. They said they first need to receive the product before I can get a replacement, and also you have to request a label, otherwise you will have to pay for yourself. Do not even bother. Just buy the more expensive docking stations because this is plainly deficient.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Armand, I regret to hear about your negative experience with the JCD381. The JCD381 is covered under a manufacturer's 2 year warranty and in the case where you are experiencing issues with your device, we will gladly exchange it for you. If interested in exchanging it, feel free to reach out to tech support and a specialist will gladly assist you. I apologize for the experience you had with us and hope we may still help.
Respectfully,
j5create
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
From good to broken
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this on 11/30/2018. It worked well until January 8, 2019. I was using this with my Windows Surface Book 2. Out of the blue I lost my internet connection. Then I notice the ethernet connection cycling (connect/disconnect/connect/disconnect/etc). I filled out a trouble ticket with j5create. They never responded. So I called their customer service number and lucked up and reached someone. They did their troubleshooting and confirmed that the unit needed to be replaced. They said I would receive an email with the instructions on how to replace the unit. The email only asked for my name and email address (which I had already given them on the phone and obviously they had my email in order to send me an email). I've heard nothing from them since. I've been calling for 3 days now and you can't reach a customer service rep. You will stay on hold for 10 minutes then This company completely sucks! If it bothers you to throw away $120, then stay away from this USB Type-c Dual HDMI Mini Dock (JCD381) and j5create. When it works, its great. But once it stops, you are on your own. Basically there is NO WARRANTY!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm so sorry to hear that this happened to you! We have a very small team of only ten individuals so accidents can happen sometimes and it sounds like this is one of them. I'm going to mention this to them so we can make sure that this won't happen again! In the time since your review, we have improved our devices and our systems so that we can provide better service to our customers. I hope that you would consider giving us a second chance so that we can show you!
Thanks,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Save the hassle and buy the Apple product...
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Days of headache trying to make work with a Macbook Pro with M1 Pro chip. Just buy the Apple HDMI adapter and a secondary USB-C - USB splitter. This required updated drivers and 10 additional steps, after all of it, the functionality did not relate to Mac, three finger scroll while on screen scrolled wrong screen, etc.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Proper functionality entails downloading and installing a driver on a Mac platform. Depending on the OS you have, different instructions apply. Please contact our Technical Support Team for further assist. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Do Not Buy!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This device gets really hot. Any application moved to the monitor that is connected via the docking station is problematic. Excel becomes super sluggish. Word lags tremendously. Doesn't matter the application or manufacturer, it will respond much differently on a monitor hooked to this docking station versus the original monitor. When the monitor is hooked directly to the laptop, the issues go away. It causes issues in network connectivity. Drops the connection. Run from this device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm so sorry to hear that you had this problem! I'll pass this feedback onto my team so that we can continue to improve the performance and quality of our devices. In the future, we do offer customer service assistance and we'd be more than happy to assist you if you'd like to give us a second chance! Our information is located on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the contact tab.
Thanks,
j5create
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Perfectly!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was a little hesitant went buying this product, because I own a MacBook Pro 2018. The other reviews on here about Macs and this product have been less than comforting. I can say from my experience that the product does exactly as advertised. Very happy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Working perfectly and as advertised is the nature of the JCD381 mini dock; providing the user with up to 4K HDMI resolution, Ethernet, 2 USB ports for added gadgets make this a must have for office workers - thanks for the input!.
Respectfully,
j5create
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It works, but . . .
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got the device so I could bring my work computer home to connect with my home setup. After some hurdles, I got my personal and work computers to utilize the hub. It took me a long time because I hadn't discovered that if you bump the device or USB connector IN THE LEAST, it loses connection. Most of the time, the mouse and keyboard reconnect okay. EVERY TIME, though, I have to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in to get the monitors working. Pulling the USB out and back in doesn't fix it. You have to do the HDMI ports. Right now I have a big book sitting on the device so it doesn't move. It works, but for $100, I expect better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Gamebred, thank you for taking the time review the JCD381 and I'm sorry to hear the inconvenience in regards to the constant disconnection. If still within the two year manufacturer's warranty period, please reach out to support and seek an exchange; we will gladly exchange the device for another.
Respectfully,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
No video out connected to Chrome Spin 514
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Package said it worked for Chrome. Video does not. USB 2.0 expansion and power pass through were checked and function but video does not. Same ports function with same monitors using a geem TypeC to HDMI adapter. It's on them. Their website states no Chrome updates are available for this product. Apparently, this product is useless for Chrome by design.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The USB-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock requires an installation of a driver for proper functionality. The driver is only compatible with Windows and Mac platforms. Will not work on a Chrome OS for dual displays. If the Chrome computer supports DisplayPort Mode for video out over USB-C, we recommend a PnP device, no drivers required. ** Feel free to contact j5create Technical Support if you require further assistance. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Very inconsistent
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had nothing but problems. Power cord is way too short and flimsy. At even the slightest movement one of my two monitors loses connection and goes black. Can’t function this way. You can work two minutes before it happens in one sitting or four hours. It’s very unpredictable. But it’s not reliable. And I’ve spoken to support several times (chat only as phone isn’t an option right now so it takes forever) with no solution. This one’s going back. No more j5 for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm so sorry to hear about this! This is definitely out of the norm for our products and I'm sorry to hear that it happened to you. I'm going to pass your information to my team so we can look into it from our end and improve on it.
Thanks,
j5create
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Limited Functionality
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In order to get the HDMI to connect to my Lenova Yoga c930 I had to remove the power cable from the unit. So it works but I need to charge my unit with a second USB. In my Thinkpad it works fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hey there and thanks for the input on the JCD543. We're sorry to hear the JCD543 did not allow you to have the set up you were looking to obtain and we would value the chance to turn your experience around by discussing other potentials you may be interested in. Our contact information can be located on the packaging and a specialist will be happy to help.
Sincerely,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
JUNK!!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.JUNK!!!!!! Followed instructions it does not work. You tube instructions sound like they were made by some amature. Who has time to install some drivers and reboot system 50 times to connect 2 cables??? VERY DISSAPOINTED that I waisted my time driving to the store to return this piece of junk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Proper functionality entails downloading and installing a driver on a Windows or Mac platform. Depending on the OS you have, different instructions apply. Please contact our Technical Support Team, so that they can get more information from you. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Absolutely worthless
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you have a Mac, the driver necessary for this to work is horribly broken and immature. Don’t even try. Completely incompatible with Linux or ChromeBooks. On Windows, it functions but works poorly. Would never recommend to anyone for any purpose.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm so sorry to hear about this! If you're having trouble getting connected, my customer service team is more than able and ready to help. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website.
Thanks,
j5create
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t work with fast charging power adapters
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a Dell computer for work. When plugging fast power adapter through it, a warning message is displayed saying I should use fast charging adapter. Now I am searching for another one thar can pass through enough power.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The USB-C power-in port on the USB-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock will only support up to 60W of PD.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Never worked
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this sitting around for a couple years. It never worked at all. Latest dirvers, etc. Even tried it on multiple machines. Wish I had returned it when it was still in warranty.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Proper functionality entails downloading and installing a driver on a Windows or Mac platform. Depending on the OS you have, different instructions apply. If you have a work computer, you may have to contact your IT department in order to see if they will allow you to install the software. Check if there are firmware or driver updates available for your computer. Manufacturers often release updates to address compatibility and functionality issues. ** Feel free to contact j5create Technical Support if you require further assistance. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
It just stopped working
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had difficulties setting this up. Now, I come back to this laptop after being away for a while and the piece no longer shows up on my laptop, rendering all work I am trying to do impossible until someone from J5 creative can help me through this. Knowing what I know now, I would have rather purchased another one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
I regret to hear that the mini docking station is causing difficulties. I would recommend contacting j5create customer support. Our contact information can be found on the product packaging and on the j5create website under the support dropdown. I hope that you give us the opportunity to get the docking station up and running for you.
Thank you,
j5create






