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.
Plug in extension
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed this as my laptop didn't have the plug ins I needed. Working great
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Works great to give your Mac multiple monitors
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works exactly as advertised. Very easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Working as advertised and easy to set up is what we work towards and to hear it from customers is very satisfying, thanks for the input!
Cordially,
j5create
Nice dock that sits underyour laptop
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice dock that sits underneath the back edge of your laptop and frees up the desk space that might be taken by another style of dock that doesn't. Getting the video to work on two monitors took some trial and error but we finally got it worksing.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat docking station
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very versatile. Gives me all the connections I need for my MacBook.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Little Docking Station
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my kid to use on his laptop. It has quite a few ports but could use 2 or 3 more USB for the number of devices out there today. I work in computers and I can't seem to get the second HDMI port to work. It's probably just a driver issue but I quit trying after 30 mins of fiddling with it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for choosing the JCD543 triple display docking station. If you are still having trouble with that HDMI port, I would recommend contacting j5create customer support for troubleshooting assistance. You can find her contact information on the device packaging as well as on the j5create website under the support dropdown. Thank you for taking your time to leave the review.
Have a great day,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Connectivity
Very Versatile
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lots od ports and connectivity seems to be rock solid.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Lots of ports, great connectivity for adding displays and US gadgets - the 13 in 1 makes a smart selection.
Gratefully,
j5create
Worth the money to me.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really can't beat this unit for the price, running three monitors off a laptop. I had two LCD screens and the screens would freeze once a day. I had to unplug the laptop from the docking station and plug it back in to get the screens back. Upgraded to LED screens and haven't had any issues since.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello Scott,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the JCD543. Having three external monitors will give you a lot of desktop workspace.
Have a good day,
j5create
Great addition for my MacAir for multiple plugins
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Went to the Apple store to find a multi plugin adapter and COVID made it very difficult to purchase anything without making an appointment just to buy one item, at a higher cost I might add! BestBuy was open and had better choices and prices. Purchased the top of the line adapter and I’m glad I did!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
The JCD543 triple display docking station is a great solution to turn a laptop into a full-fledged workstation. This docking station will allow you to add three external monitors, an Ethernet port, additional USB ports, and much more to your laptop. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with this j5create docking station.
Thank you,
j5create
- Pros mentioned:Ports
Everything in one!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has every port you need. It’s so helpful for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Everything needed in one is the nature of the JCD543; augmenting the ability to read SD cards, Ethernet and more has never been easier. If you experience any issues with your dock, please reach out to support and an agent will gladly assist.
Appreciatively,
j5create
Very good docking type station.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very effective. Third monitor not so automatic. Otherwise, very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
It is great to hear that the docking station is working well for you. To get three monitors to work with the docking station you will need to install the driver software on to your computer and you will need to plug the dock directly into a USB-C port on your computer that supports display port alternate mode (not all USB-C ports support this feature).
Thank you,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Couldn’t get it to work on my Mac
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Plenty of inputs… couldn’t get it to work on my Mac. Sure it’ll be easy to dismiss this as operator error. But why take that chance. Skip this one.
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. Depending on the OS you have, different instructions apply. In order to narrow down the exact issue you are experiencing, we recommend contacting the Technical Support Team and a specialist will be ready to assist you. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
Check j5 for software issues.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was the docking station we upgraded to. It turns out this one is not compatible with Big Sur. After checking, we learned this brand, j5 had software issues, no matter hat size. So, we returned this docking station. This one would have been fantastic if compatible with our laptop.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
Our devices that require software drivers are currently not fully compatible with Mac OS Big Sur. Some of the ports on the JCD543 Triple Display Docking Station will still function using Big Sur.
1 HDMI Port or Display Port
3 USB-A Ports
1 USB-C Data Port
1 USB-C Passthrough Charging Port (To power your computer)
SD Card Slot
Micro SD Card Slot
Ethernet Port
We are currently working on the drivers to make our devices fully compatible with MacOS Big Sur. We will have an announcement on the j5create website when the drivers are released. Your patience is appreciated.
Thanks,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Power supply
Breaks quickly and easily
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Useless product. It was fine for the first couple of weeks, but then one day I get an error about not enough power to use any of my peripherals that were plugged in. Now I can't use the HDMI port at all to plug into a second display, and the other USB ports only work half the time. I'd return it but it broke right after the return period. I don't recommend it. Also, try to get a hub that doesn't require you to manually install drivers. I tried to use this computer for work and it was a pain getting approval to get admin access to download drivers for this device to work in the first place.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
This does not normal operation for the JCD543. I would recommend contacting j5create customer service for troubleshooting assistance. If the device is found to be defective, it may still be covered under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Our contact information is in the link below:
https://en.j5create.com/pages/drivers
I hope that we get the opportunity to assist you.
Thanks,
j5create
Worked fine initially... died 1yr later
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked fine for first 3 months. Great to have everything connected all in one place and easily swap laptops out without having to reconnect a bunch of cables. Then started getting blackouts on the monitor once a week where it would disconnect for 1-2 seconds then reconnect. It grew to be daily, then multiple times a day. Thought it was the HDMI cable to swapped that out. Didn’t fix the problem. Then other devices started disconnecting.. mouse, webcam, keyboard, power... almost 1 year later to the date of purchase, the j5 is now sitting on the floor by the trash can and everything is plugged directly into the laptop. Trust the reviews that say it will start to break down over time with HDMI first.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .JJBA, I'm sorry to hear the JCD543 is causing so many issues with all of your accessories. The JCD543 is covered under a manufacturer's 2 year warranty. We would love the opportunity to discuss this, troubleshoot and if necessary offer an exchange. We sincerely apologize for the negative experience you've had and look forward to working with you.
Respectfully,
j5create
Failed to work w/ 2 laptops, returning in the morn
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought to run two monitors on two different laptops: 1 personal, 1 work. On the personal laptop (an older Win 10 machine with dedicated nVidia graphics, Core i7, 16GB RAM, etc) the dock failed to recognize the correct native display resolution on one monitor and didn't recognize the second at all. This was after several manual driver uninstall/reinstall cycles. On the work laptop it got one monitor recognized correctly, but wouldn't see the other. My recommendation, try something else, like a Belkin. I have one of those at the office and it works great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Please contact our Technical Support Team for further information. Their information can be found on j5create website under the Support tab. Thank you.
Pricy! but works great, no complaints.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's not the cheapest option, but it's been solid on my new laptop.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm glad to hear that this has helped you out. If you ever have any questions regarding your device, please don't hesitate to contact us and we'd be more than happy to assist you. 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.
Must Have Accessary for Surface Book 3.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I real don't know how anyone in an academic or business environment gets by without this Docking station. I feel like this should be an in-box accessary for any Microsoft Surface Book 3 sold. It allows you to connect to almost any possible combination of needs imaginable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .13 ports in one sleek design for all your needs.
USBC hub
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have a few of them for different offices and they work great for multiple monitors
I would recommend this to a friendGreat multi function dock with minimal setup.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.minimal setup effort and supported every device I needed (including display port)!
I would recommend this to a friendSlim and easy to connect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Slim and easy to connect but it have some issues with the screen resolution .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Slim design for resting laptop on top and augmenting various capabilities in one. Joselilo85, in regards to the screen resolution, feel free to contact the support team and an agent will happily lend a helping hand in obtaining the right one for you.
Cordially,
j5create