Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- JCD543
- |
- SKU:
- 6357396
Customer reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 2984 reviews
(2,984 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value3.9
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the USB-C Triple Display Docking Station's ease of use, abundant ports, and ability to support multiple displays. Many appreciate its compact size and generally positive performance, finding it a good value for the price. However, some users experienced compatibility problems and noted that the device can overheat with multiple devices connected.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GreT product!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This great for our set up at home! The install and set up was a great experience. Thank you!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice substitute for the HP Thunderbolt.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good value product. Still have one monitor that doesn’t work via the dock but everything else works
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
BB has better reliable docks than this. Beware.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently received a replacement dock and I'm still unable to display my 2nd monitor. I can only see the laptop and one monitor. The USB Display Device diagnostics message - USB Station: The T6 DriverKit extension has claimed the device and is driving it. I've changed cables, purchased new cables, connected other laptops, powered the Macbook Pro separately but nothing seems to fix this same problem I've experienced for the entire time I've owned the dock. On the rare times I reach customer service they can't diagnose the problem and send me to Apple who send me back to J5. Support is very limited the times they're available (8-5 EST) makes them near impossible to reach. I'm running out of patience AND ideas. Don't roll the dice with this dock. BB has other options that have to be better than this.
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 for the VGA, Mic and stand alone HDMI port for functionality. Depending on the OS you have, different instructions apply. Available display combinations: HDMI + VGA + DisplayPort or HDMI + VGA + HDMI. First, make sure the j5create device is directly connected to your computer and your monitor is connected to the j5create device. Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy, select the Privacy tab. Along the left-pane, locate and select the Screen Recording option. There should be an extension called "DJTVirtualDisplayAgent". Uncheck and re-check the box beside it and then disconnect and reconnect your j5create device from your computer. If “DJTVirtualDisplayAgent” is not there that is a sign that our driver may have been blocked during installation. Please go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General tab. Towards the bottom do you see a message that might say "System Software was blocked from loading" . You should see “Magic Control Technology”, “USB Display Driver”, please allow. 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. ** 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.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not really for 3 Monitors unless you're using VGA.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.UUUuggghh. Should have read reviews before buying. You can only use this for 3 monitors if one of them uses a VGA (eye roll). It shows one 4k port, and 2 HDMI ports but it CANNOT accept 2 HDMI ports (one of them is labeled 4k OR hdmi). No clue why this was created like this. That's pointless. It was soooo expensive for what it offered. It really shouldn't be advertised as a triple monitor and say there are 2 HDMI when there aren't.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Available display combinations:
HDMI + VGA + DisplayPort
HDMI + VGA + HDMI
*The HDMI "or" DP port cannot be used simultaneously. Those two ports are PnP, not supported by MST.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Versatile and a lot of bang for the $
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Most docks I looked at can only handle 2 monitors, this can do 3 and includes VGA as an option for older monitors. Nice design with the connector cable which can come from either side of the dock.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Versatile and supplying all ports needed to get the job done - the triple display docking station's slim design makes the perfect space efficient add on.
Appreciatively,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Instantly regret the purchase
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It took a significant amount of time wrangling with this thing to get the two external monitor configuration going on my Mac, and when it finally did work, there were significant issues that immediately became apparent rendering this thing useless. 1. While you can connect two external monitors to the device, only one HDMI port acts as a passthrough to your computer's video card. The other is its own video card built into the device requiring its own separately installed and privacy-authorized driver. This wouldn't be that big of a deal were it not for the fact that the driver presents a different color temperature than the screen served by the Mac's on-board video card (the Mac's has a warm tone, the j5create's has a cool tone). If you are a graphic designer, as I am, who depends on consistency of color tone across monitors, this device is less than worthless. 2. In addition to the color temperature issue, the mouse cursor disappears form the j5create-served screen after waking from sleep, requiring a complete reboot to get the cursor working again. 3. If any device is plugged into the powered USB port, an error pops up on screen saying to unplug the device as it is draining excessive power and therefore circumventing the functioning of the USB hub. To top it off, once you open the box, there's a card with a big red warning that says not to return it to the store if you're unsatisfied with your purchase but to call them for help. Sorry, j5, the only way you can help is by not making crappy products. I'm taking it back right now.
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 kind of trouble with our device! I hope that you were able to find something that works with your set up. As a fellow artist, I know how frustrating it can be when your screens don't match!
Thanks,
j5create
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Universal Docking Station
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty solid universal docking station. Bought for my HP Envy & Lenovo monitors. Had it for a month now, it's worked well so far.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Have three of these!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have three of these in my small office. They all work great. All have dual monitors. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Great for creating a workstation for work or at home.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satisfied
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like that it is flat and my keyboard sits on top of it. Saves space.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Useful to connect two monitors to a laptop
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed to purchase the least costly docking station for work. I chose this one to work from home using my company's laptop to connect two other monitors. The docking station works well.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Peter in customer service is Great.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had trouble setting this up with two monitors using HDMI. I called J5 customer service and spoke with Peter. He was the most helpful customer service person I have talked to in the past couple years. He walked us through the setup and all is working great. We can now use this just as we intended: Laptop closed, with 2 large monitors showing our work. Note - if you want to use the docking station to charge your laptop, you will need to purchase a power cord for this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .With the attached USB-C cable, the dock will power and charge power-hungry laptops, with up to 100W Power Delivery and power your connected peripherals when it’s used with a USB-C power adapter.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Flawed support for Mac
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think it's a good product that offers a very useful set of ports, but it has serious compatibility issues with the Mac. This product requires using a driver from J5create to work with the Mac, and that driver introduced stability issues when I installed it. They also still don't have a Big Sur driver so I couldn't use this with my second Macbook at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the JCD543. We have a Beta Driver for macOS 11.1 Big Sur available! (NOTE: This driver is NOT compatible with M1 Chip mac books & macOS 11.2 Big Sur BETA we advise to disable automatic updates and do NOT update to Big Sur 11.2 at this time). If you would like assistance with installing the Big Sur drivers our support team would be happy to help.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The hub is working pretty well. But I am not sure about how to delivery the power. Where should I pubg the hub?
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Their is a USB-C power-in port on the JCD543 device. That port allows pass-through charge, as long as your computer supports "Power Delivery" over USB-C. If your computer came with a USB-C power-brick 65W or higher, you may use that for the Dock or JUP2290 will also work.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Currently Not Working With Newer Macs
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This device does not fully work with Mac OS 10.15.1. They plan to release a driver update to make it work later in november 2019 but as of Novemeber 5th the update isnt out yet. When i first installed the drivers audio and video routed through the dock wouldnt work. Then after a hour with customer support audio was working and 1 of my 2 monitors was working. Unfortunately now i have a new issue where everytime my mac goes to sleep the screen will not come back on. To recap i can get sound and 1 external monitor working with my Macbook Pro. Until j5create releases their driver update dont expect a mac running the latest OS to work right. You can confirm compatability issues via j5creates website support section.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi Kyle,
I'm really sorry to hear about all the troubles you're having with our device. We are working hard to keep all of our drivers up to date with Mac but that can take a little bit of time. I do hope that you'll be patient with us and give us a shot still!
Thanks,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Docking station with USB
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a really nice piece of equipment and very versatile
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fast service, delivered exactly as ordered, highly recommend
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!
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Docking station
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works as described and works perfectly with my computer.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
j5Create
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The charge pass thru doesn't work on my HP laptop. Battery went dead after three weeks of periodic use. HP laptop Spectre didn't like the pass thru charging. Unplugged HP charger from dock and plugged in directly to the laptop.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The USB-C Triple Display Docking Station requires USB Power Delivery 2.0 or 3.0 to allow pass-through charge. Please refer to the manufacturer of your hardware for more information on your device. If using a low power-brick such as a 65W, please change to a power-brick at least up to 75W or higher. The power-in port on the Dock can support up to 100W. Thank you.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Docking Station
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this while traveling and it worked great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .13 ports in one sleek design for all your needs.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Website needs to be updated!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply put, the software they direct us to download is not compatible with my Macbook Air with Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6. I've tried 3 different times: with everything plugged in, everything unplugged to the Macbook Air, and new cables and different monitors. Also, the color on my monitor that is HDMI with a Samsung TV has a color distortion; everything turned pink. It's cute but not what I'm looking for. I didn't investigate as thoroughly (with trying a different hdmi cable) but when I used the same cable for my projector the color is fine and the video goes in and out. I don't know. I'm going to return and try a different product. I went in person and the stores don't have that many options. (why amazon is convenient). If you can, try a different company.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm very sorry to hear that. This device does work with Mac but it seems that the firmware for your device is not updated. If you would contact my customer service department we would be more than happy to help correct this issue. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the support tab. There you can find links to our livechat, phone, and ticketing services.
Thanks,
j5create







