Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- JCD543
- SKU:
- 6357396
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
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
Easy to install
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy to install and launch to allow me to use dual monitors in my home office.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi Lisa!
That's great to hear! With everything going on in the world, being able to connect quickly and easily is vital and I'm happy that this has helped you do it.
Thanks,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Ports
Need a Plug?
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I previously bought one online and it was a terrible USBC plug. I was able to find this really nice one at Best Buy. It has so many ports that can be used. I have yet to have a problem with it having a shortage unlike others. I do wish the cord was a tad bit longer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for your review and rating. Take care!
Very specific kind of USB-C port
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was the only other option In this Best Buy store that had an an extra usb-c port. But it’s so specific to a certain kind it didn’t work for what I needed but everything else worked fine. The size is more for bigger laptops. I had a 13 inch. It felt like decent quality. I’ve learned twenty dollars more can get me multiple usb-c thunderbolt 3 and/or 4ports at OWC.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
The JCD543 needs to plug into a USB-C port that supports display port alternate mode. Thunderbolt 3 ports do support display port alternate mode. I am sorry that the hub did not suit your needs.
Have a good day,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Works Great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this mainly to have the additional video outputs for my laptop. Works great and there are plenty of HDMI and USB ports to attach monitors, printers, bluetooth adapters and other outputs. Be sure to download the drivers from the J5create website before using, and you should be up and running in no time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
We appreciate your praise of the docking station. It does have a lot of ports to increase the functionality of a laptop. You do make a good point; to make installation easier download and install the drivers from the j5create website before plugging the docking station into your computer.
Thank you,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Usb-c
Teleworking
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Working from home this worked with 2 monitors & one work laptop
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for leaving a review. Have a great day!
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Dock Station Ready
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great and easy to set-up. I'm not a member of the geek squad, even I could set it up so that's a plus
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb-c
Works great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my at home workstation, it works great. I have 2 monitors, keyboard, speakers and laptop connected. It’s exactly what I needed.
I would recommend this to a friend Good Budget Dock for a Surface pro 9
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for something a little more budget friendly for my Surface Pro 9 than the MS Dock and got the J5create. It works just fine for me. I use every port and one HDMI and feed it with a DELL 120 W power supply and so it handles powering my surface as well. the The gigabyte ethernet port works well but I have a 5 Gig optical so I run a separate 2.5 Gb interface on one of the USB 3 ports to give me better throughput. Once or twice it has dropped its connection but I suspect it has to do with the Surface.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Worth the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for multiple displays. It's hard to get installed for older laptops. Use only with laptops that have the USB-C port. When you install an adaptor, you will have to use the HDMI port on the laptop and one on the Docking station for older laptops
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The HDMI or DP ports are Plug n Play including the USB-C power-in (requires DisplayPort Mode and Power Delivery) and the HDMI/VGA/Mic are driver base. Thank you for your review.
Gets Hot
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Gets a bit hot but otherwise it’s good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Generally, adapters emit some heat as a normal part of its operation, especially if the USB-C pass-through charging, Ethernet and/or all ports on the hub are utilized. Please note that hotter operating temperatures can be expected..
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
network junk
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.only works sometimes then you have to move it or unplug it kinda garbage
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Doesn't work with ease IOS updates
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.inlays!! Disappointed in this can not be used with updates from Apple
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The Dock is compatible with MacOS and Windows computers. JCD612 is great for IOS (iPad)
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Didn't work with older laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to return this item because it does not work with my laptop as i have a laptop that is about 4 yrs old. I did reach out to J5Create who were very helpful and they got me set up with the right product for my laptop to add 2 monitors. So there service is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
The JCD543 does require to be plugged into a USB-C port that supports display port alternate mode. Not all laptops have these features. Our customer support team is available if you have any questions regarding the system requirements of our devices.
Thanks,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Docking Station
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far works great for my minimalist needs! I would recommend to others.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Would not recommend this product for Mac OS.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is not a "Plug & Play" device. There are no instructions in the box. You have to download a driver in order for the Ethernet feature to work on this device, which is indicated by a sticker on the cord (STOP need to download driver before using). However, after doing a Google Search for the driver I was greeted by a HUGE popup on j5create Website that states: Attention macOS® 11 Big Sur users: j5create USB™ Display and USB™ Ethernet adapters are not currently compatible with macOS® Big Sur 11. To avoid loss of functionality with the j5create USB™ Display and USB™ Ethernet adapters, we advise all Mac® users to delay updating to macOS® Big Sur 11. Very disappointing. Big Sur was released, 11/12/2020. For a device that costs $110 I would expect it to work as intended. I returned the device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
We appreciate your feedback and what you are stating is true. As of today 01/05/2021 we do not have drivers for this docking station that are compatible with MacOS Big Sur. We are currently working on them, but due to the significant changes with the operating system there has been a delay. We will post an announcement on the j5create website once we release the drivers. The patience from our customers is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Ports
One Plug N Go!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Using this with a Lenovo laptop and have been pleased with this purchase. Allows a one plug connection to charge and increase the number of ports available. Two external monitors, and other peripheral devices connected with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb-c
triple display
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great dock for home office it even has an ethernet connection and can power the laptop using usbc you can also reverse the usbc to the left or right to work for you only change i would make is two hdmi ports or maybe even 3
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Ports
Works Great!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simple setup. Plenty of ports, works as advertised.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Thank you for letting us know the installation process was easy and simple and the device is to your liking as it is our number one priority.
Thanks,
j5create
Grwat product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exactly what i needed for a great price. I shopped online and this was the best option for my needs.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ports
Great office addition
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works perfect for adding dual monitors to my home office. Has plenty of USB slots to have charging cables for most of my devices. I like the way it sits under the laptop and raises it up a little.
I would recommend this to a friend