Customer Ratings & Reviews

OVERALL: Gives me the versatility to connect to all my external devices. It's amazing that you can get so much connected to one Thunderbolt port. I've only used it with one external monitor b/c that is all my M1 MacBook will support. INSTALL: Several steps to get it installed (it's not just "plug-n-play"). I had to call the company's tech support* for help. But after that, it has worked well. TECH SUPPORT: One of the best tech support experiences I have ever had! The guy was American and was easy to understand. He explained things like he was a friend over for a cookout (personable, friendly, easy to follow). FEEL/PORTABILITY: Lightweight, but sturdy. Cord stores inside the unit, but extends 10"+ out the end, even more from the center. I find it is easy to transport in my backpack. The rubberized pad keeps laptop from slipping. I like the slight tilt it gives to the computer, but the cord is long enough that you can easily position the dock behind the computer. CAVEATS: * Every port I have used has worked (HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB, card reader, Ethernet), but sometimes it has taken a few tries (card reader; HDMI). I have not tried the headphone, DVI or VGA ports. * Sometimes I have to unplug the HDMI and replug it in, but that could be the fault of my old monitor. * Does not provide power for Apple SuperDrive. For that you have to plug the Superdrive directly into the computer.

I really wanted to give this a 5 star rating. It has EVERYTHING I want and need out of a docking station and more. A variety of ports, lightweight, sleek and to support 3 screens! So where’s that missing star? Well, for some reason, it tends to intermittently freeze. By that I mean, the mouse cursor and everything just locks up on one of the screens. At first I thought it was my laptop, but then I tried it on my wife’s laptop and behold, the same glitch. Other than that, this thing is highly versatile. You can even modify which side the USB-c connection comes out of which is handy for my Dell laptop (USB-C connects on the left) and my wife’s HP laptop (connects on the right).

This unit was perfect for my new laptop, as a hardware accessible utility expansion for my office. Be sure to download the drivers off the website to enable complete functioning. Otherwise, its pretty basic as a bridge. Only 4 stars, because I haven't been able to use all the functions/features now available.

It seems like a well-made product but did provide more the 1 monitor when connected to my Macbook Pro M1 Laptop. Not because this product is at fault but because the M1 processor does not support more than one monitor over the USB-C Thunderbolt 3 protocol. You need to use a non-Thunderbolt product with the M1 Macbook pro to go to 3+ monitors with the M1 processor-based Macbook Pro series. j5create driver needs to be installed.

Nice product. Just plugged it in and everything worked right out of the box. I like that it fits right under the rear of my tablet. Lots of ports. I'm docking two dissimilar monitors plus the tablet, USB KB, bluetooth mouse, and external drive all with no problems

I bought this for my home office so my wife and I could use our own laptops. It’s been fantastic easy to set up easy easy to use with either laptop. Small convenient you can hide it behind the laptop. Excellent choice!

This is for people who don't have enough ports on their PC, or don't have certain ports, such as a SD card reader slot. Make sure your PC has a USB-C port to use this. Has a built-in compartment to stow away the USB connecting cable for portability. Can be optionally powered with another USB-C cable.

The docking station is easy to setup and is designed so the PC can sit on top of it. At first it had an issue with causing 1 HDMI display to freeze, but that has not happened for a while. It can have issues with sizing windows when (1) moving from a smaller display (like a laptop) to a larger display or (2) when opening new apps like Word. This is not a show stopper -- it requires resizing windows. I use a Lenovo docking station with a Lenovo laptop (supplied by my employer) and it has none of these issues. Lenovos are more expnsive (~$180 and up). For $100 the j5created docking station is a reasonable value.

I have a Dynabook laptop and had trouble finding an affordable docking station. This one works great, except I cannot get my internet to come through it. It might be on my end, I just haven't been able to troubleshoot correctly. The USB C connection is solid. The one I bought before this I had to return because the cable wasn't seated in the USB slot very well and would cause my docking station to come loose. This one doesn't have that issue. I love all the ports this one has for USB, HDMI, etc.

I needed a docking station that could connect my hp laptop to three external monitors. At the time, the hp-brand dock that could handle that was on backorder. I found this little guy and I’m glad I did! It works perfectly for my needs, was less expensive than the hp-brand dock, and was in stock at my local Best Buy. Now I buy this same dock anytime anyone at my office needs a laptop dock.

Ended going with this dock over what my company offered for my HP elite book. I already had the additional cables to utilize with my screens and it’s easy to travel with if needed.

It worked right out of the box with 2 screens however, I downloaded the drivers to get the 3rd screen to work as instructed for my windows PC, and the screen flickers on and off. I tried older drivers just incase there was an update that caused issues l and still the same flickering effect. Ive been to busy to troubleshoot the issue. I will updatethia review when i get a chance. (Probably in 2 months)

Has all the ports I need to get everything in one location with one power switch

Wonderful addition to my home office. A slick smart design. it made connecting two monitors to my home office laptop a breeze in addition to other ports made available.

Great device, honestly super convenient I use it for work since I’m a hybrid software engineer and this thing saves me so much time when I’m setting up in the office

This USB docking station has been used with 2 HP laptops. Connected to it are 2 vides: both LG: One is a 32' LG flat screen and the 2nd/main is an LG 35" curved screen. In addition, it also powers 2 external hard drives. Compact and totally reliable.

Only one monitor was working after installing J5 program. I began a chat with J5 cust service. After 25 minutes, they told me that I should return it because this product is not for older model Macbooks.

Great docking station, no issues what so ever. I just wish the connecting cable was a little bit longer and one or two more USA-A ports and replace the display port with another HDMI port, other wise good station.

Nice option for plugging in many components. I find it a bit pricey though. It does work well with all I have to manage on my desk with work at home.

I only have one display connected to this j5create docking station and so far so good. I got it to connect all the other things beside the monitor. The mouse, keyboard, and a few USB sticks. Its also nice to have only one cable going to the laptop. I had to purchase the insignia 90W USB-C power supply to connect to the j5create docking station and then I could plug in the HDMI cable for the monitor. I wouldn't recommend this model to everyone since it requires a USB-C power cable, but its ok if you don't mind purchasing the USB-C power cable separately.