Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this for use with a Macbook Pro (M1 processor) towards the end of August 2022. My primary purpose was to have additional USB ports with an attached external monitor. When I initially installed the docking station, the attached monitor (tried both Display port cable and HDMI cable) wasn't recognized by the MAC. Spent some time trying to figure out what was going on, and finally found a support topic on J5's website. Had to install some additional drivers and enable an option for the monitor to be recognized. After installing the driver and changing some settings per the support topic on J5 site, I was finally, was able to get the monitor recognized and working. However, anytime I unplugged any of the other USB devices from the docking station, the monitor would no longer be recongized, and I had to go through the install process again. Fast forward another few days, and I began receiving an error message indicating the USB ports were no longer recognized at all while using the docking station unless I disconnect the monitor altogether. So, i could either use an external monitor, or I could use the USB ports of the docking station, but not both at the same time. I even purchased the additional power supply unit for the specific docking station hoping the added power would help, but that didn't change anything. Finally gave up and returned the item to BestBuy. Definitely do not recommend this particular brand of docking station.

I completed my home office and I needed a dock that would allow me to use my work laptop and personal laptop for my two monitors. I picked this item up while I was in-store. Firstly, it's a well made device. It feels sturdy and all the inputs secure the connecters well. I love all of the connections it offers. It does its job fine as a dock, but that really all I can say about. One negative is that I had to install drivers in order for it to work properly. I've never had to do that for any of the docks I've used in the past, so keep that in mind if you have a work laptop because your IT security policy may not allow to install the drivers. Another thing that I'll count as a potential negative was that when I used the two HDMI outputs to my monitors, I had some weird screen mirroring on the far-right side of my secondary monitor. Tried different HDMI cables and the problem persisted. I ended up buying a Display Port cable for the secondary monitor and had no problems ever since. Also, this dock supports 3 monitors via VGA, HDMI and Display Port. You kind of have to pick and choose which connections you want use. One of the HDMI ports is linked to DP so you can't do HDMI/HDMI/DP. A triple monitor setup will have to involve the VGA connector (VGA/HDMI/HDMI or VGA, HDMI, DP).

I had really high hopes for this docking station. It had all the plugs that I needed for my monitors and computer but it cannot handle any of it. I plugged everything in and set it up per the inbox instructions and it didn’t recognize the power cable and just completely drained my laptop trying to do its job.

This switch is the best investment because you can have all connections and no cluter

It has every port you could possibly need at the cost of portability. I returned it only because it’s too long to travel with. I would have preferred they stacks some ports on top of each other rather than all in one row. That would’ve made the device thicker, but that would have reduced the length and made it easier to fit in some smaller backpacks and desk.

Slim, sleek, and doesn’t take much space. Has all the ports you need to run 2 monitors.

This docking station is good in terms of portability and ease of use. It was working well for one of my laptops but the other one required switching the HDMI cable to an alternate port every time. There is no power cord included as well. Not a show-stopper given the reasonable price though

Gives ame more use of my computer and other as series’s as well a place to plug in mySD32 cards for photos.the best thing is I can hook up more display screens.

It works well and is very helpful and allows me to use one instead of two computers

I like the design of this dock. It is out of sight, and it is simple to set up. However, I use a dual monitor system, and for some reason, oftentimes one of the monitors does not receive a signal, which results in the loss of the monitor. I have found that unplugging and replugging in the monitor HDMI cable to the dock will usually resolve the problem. Like anything else, I’m happy with it when it works, and not so much when it doesn’t.

Easy to install. Numerous ports to support several plug-ins.

It works great except I bought it to connect 3 additional monitors to my laptop and it only allows one. There is 3 slots for monitors but I cannot get 1 to work.

Works fine but directions are minimal and power supply is not provided. Works OK.

This item was purchased as a gift for my wife, and replaces an earlier dock she had. The dock she had before had issues with falling out of the ports on the side of the MacBook Pro because it was not tight enough, and also had issues with not enough ports. This j5Create dock solved every single one of those problem, plus takes up zero space on the desk since it sits under the front of the MacBook Pro. Frankly, its the perfect dock for a permanent style dock.

easy to set up and does what I need to do. I use a surface laptop and was able to extend it to my dual monitor setup. Think a fair price would be $100.

Sleek. Updated quickly and it work amazingly. Increases the laptop, so that there is space beneath it and is air cooled.

Perfect for my Apple Mini. Allows me to add whatever accessory I want to.

This docking station is perfect for power users and people who want two screens with the use of a laptop. Was easily able to hookup my work computer via USB C and get my 2 monitors, mouse and keyboard working on it with no issues. You will need to install software for it to work on your computer, so if your work organization doesn't allow that you should ask your workplace if they provide docking stations before purchasing.

Excellent value for this laptop dock. Easy to use. Very portable. More than enough ports to handle most users needs.

meets my needs, but d orsnt always accept usb plug-ins. For the price it works well and enables me to plug usb and hdmi into my laptop that has no such drives.