Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- JCD543
- SKU:
- 10224470
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Beware users with the Apple M1 chip
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was SO excited to buy this docking station to better utilize my MacBook Pro!! How disappointing to find out that it does not work with the Apple M1 chip (which my MacBook Pro uses). I even called the j5create maker to verify. I was told that It doesn't,... yet. Unfortunately, yet is too late for me! I returned it to Best Buy with no problem
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello GaryS, unfortunately, we are working on an M1 driver at the moment. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Sincerely, j5
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everyone needs this in todays world. No laptop has enough plug ins. This is perfect for adding extra monitors or whatever you want.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .All 13 ports are combined into one slim docking station, so you’ll have all the connections you need to stay productive!
J5 docking station
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this dock for my Nitro 5 to connect my two monitors. I haven't had any problems with connection so far. I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for your review. Glad the Dock works well with your Nitro 5 device. Cheers!
Glitchy but functional
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I keep running into issues with my screens not connecting and my mouse plugged into the USB slot in the back seems to glitch and jump around the screen. The issues are intermittent and somewhat manageable, so I didn't give it a full 1 star. Would definitely recommend other products over this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .It seems like you are experiencing connectivity and performance issues with your screens and mouse when using the USB-C Triple Display Docking Station. Here are a few suggestions to help troubleshoot.
1. Ensure that you have the latest drivers/software/hardware/ect installed for you computer by visit your manufacturer's website and download the most recent drivers for your specific model. Updating the drivers can often resolve compatibility and performance issues.
2. Verify that the USB-C cable connecting your docking station to your computer is in good condition and properly plugged in. Additionally, inspect the USB-C ports on both the docking station and your computer for any physical damage or debris that may hinder the connection.
3. Ensure that the docking station is receiving sufficient power. This docking stations has a Power Delivery port that supplies pass-through charge and provides additional power to the ports as well when you connect a USB-C power-brick to the USB-C power-in port. (Computer must support USB Power Delivery 2.0 or 3.0).
4. USB connections have bandwidth and power limitations. If you have several high-bandwidth devices connected to the docking station, it might overload the USB connection and cause intermittent issues. Try disconnecting some devices and check if the problems persist.
5. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers for the Docking Station once more. Drivers are just for the VGA, Mic, and stand alone HDMI port and are located on j5create website under the "Support" tab. (Computer must support DisplayPort Alt Mode for the DP or HDMI port to function).
If the above steps do not resolve the issues, please reach out to our Technical Support Team for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and offer additional troubleshooting steps. Their information is located here: https://en.j5create.com/pages/support
I bought 2
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product i brought another one for my other computer.
I would recommend this to a friendDoesn't work on Linux
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to replace an older hub with pretty much the same port selection. Quite disappointed that this one requires a driver install! Technically the USB splitting uses the standard protocol and one of the hdmi ports kind of works, but still.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The VGA, Mic and stand alone HDMI port requires an installation of a driver for functionality. Drivers are available for Windows and Mac platforms. Not compatible with Linux. The rest of the ports are PnP, however, computers must support DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery 2.0 or 3.0. Please refer to the manufacturer of your hardware for more information on your device. Thank you.
I hardly know it's there
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does what i need it to do unobtrusively so that's a good thing. Don't know what i think about having to use a usb-c port for everything, but I will get used to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello Violet,
Thank you for taking your time to share your feedback on the docking station. USB C ports are slowly replacing the older USB A ports. This docking station will serve you well now and into the future. This dock is designed to sit under a laptop so it does not take any additional space in your work area.
Have a great day,
-The J5Create Team
Great budget docking station.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Is a great docking station however you will need to buy the power adapter separately. I would recommend if you are looking for a dual monitor setup
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for your feedback. You may also use your computer's power brick into the USB-C power-in port for charge and power to USB ports. We appreciate your star rating. Have a great day! j5create.
Decent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent hub, works great for what I need it for. I wouldn't recommend plugging in a keyboard & mouse along with 2 monitors though, it starts to lag out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello, If you are running into lag issue, you may be experiencing leaky waves due to wireless keyboard/mouse interference. Try testing with a wired K&M if possible.
Docking
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Convenient docking station that is easy to setup. Have had one instance where a monitor wasn’t connecting after an update reboot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .All 13 ports are combined into one slim docking station, so you’ll have all the connections you need to stay productive!
Everything you need
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This docking station has everything you need jammed into a small space saving space for half the cost of name brand docking stations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .All 13 ports are combined into one slim docking station, so you’ll have all the connections you need to stay productive!
makes life easier
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Makes my life easier to be able to have tow screens in my home office. love the memory features, but will properly never use them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The easiest way to add a second or third display. Thank you for your rating. Cheers!
Bubba
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a docking station for the additional monitor, mouse and keyboard.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
None
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got it but do not use it that much. Good to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Nome, thank you for the review regarding your JCD543. If in the future, you come across any troubles with your docking station, please feel free to contact the manufacturer and a rep will be able to assist you.
Appreciatively,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Not for a Mac - Returned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What a waste of time. Was told by Best Buy staff that this was better than the Bellkin. The J5 site said only the beta version works for Macs. After several hours with help from J5 support, downloading drivers, and no results, I returned it and got the Belkin, which was plug and play. Don’t waste your time if you have a Mac.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. Proper functionality entails downloading and installing a driver on a or Mac. Depending on the OS you have, different instructions apply. If you have any questions, our contact info.is available on our website under the "Support" tab. Sincerely, j5.
On its way to being great.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quirky little multipart USB-C adapter. Updates for drivers are inconsistently released. Good form factor, convenient connections.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for your review. If you have any questions regarding the device, our contact information is located on j5create.com and we'll be glad to assist you. Kindly, j5create.
Great add to my laptop setup
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great add to my setup. Not using all of the plugins but it helps clean the wiring up and slightly lifts my laptop so air can pass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for your review. Glad it was a great add-on for your laptop. Enjoy, Gkn0.
A must-have for newer laptops.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is exactly what I needed when I bought an ultra thin laptop. It works great, adds plenty of ports using just one usb-c port.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .All 13 ports are combined into one slim docking station, so you’ll have all the connections you need to stay productive!
Board
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its okay I guess! Overpriced but you have to have it or you cannot survive. I would prefer that they went back to giving them away for free.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for your review and 5 star support. Take care.
Perfect for Working from Home
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for setting up my two monitors and also using my laptop as a third monitor. Also plug in keyboard and use work headphones through this docking station.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
It is great to hear that the j5create docking station is working well for you. Working at your computer is so much easier with multiple monitors. We appreciate that you took your time to leave a review.
Cheers,
j5create