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Brand | SABRENT |
Color | black |
Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
Compatible Devices | laptop, ultrabook, Chromebook, Android phone or tablet, MacBook, Apple iPhone or iPad |
Total USB Ports | 7 |
Product Dimensions | 4.74"L x 5.1"W x 2.43"H |
Number of Ports | 18 |
Item Weight | 12 Ounces |
Total HDMI Ports | 2 |
Wattage | 120 watts |
About this item
- Important Information about macOS 10.13.4 update: We have become aware that installing macOS release Version 10.13.4 will cause DisplayLink connected displays to go blank after the OS upgrade. With the current DisplayLink driver [4.3] beta3 installed you will be able to extend 1 desktop. Functionality such as Ethernet and audio, where implemented, is unaffected. We have alerted Apple to this issue and are working hard to find a resolution. The macOSX version 10.13.3 is unaffected at this time
- Supports Simultaneous HDMI and DVI Displays, Speaker Port, Microphone Jack
- Featuring Two USB 3.0 + Two USB 2.0 Ports You Can Enjoy Transfer Speeds up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0), 480Mbps (USB 2.0), 12Mbps (USB 1.1)
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port For Incredible Internet Speeds
- With Two 2.4A Fast Charging Ports You Can Charge Any of Your Devices
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SABRENT Universal Docking Station with Stand for Tablets and Notebooks Supports PC (DS-RICA)
Upgrade your Windows Laptop, Windows Desktop, Windows tablet (Except Windows RT), Mac, Macbook, Macbook Air Macbook Pro and more.
Improve productivity when you multiply your screen space with one or two high-resolution external monitors. The sturdy stand holds the tablet upright to provide an additional display With today's technology comes portability.
Connect all your accessories & peripherals through a single USB cord.
Now with one simple USB cord, you can have access to up to two Full-HD displays (HDMI and DVI-I) for mirroring/extending your desktop to external monitors, as well as Gigabit Ethernet network data, microphone, speakers, external hard drive, optical disk drive, printers, USB keyboard, mouse and many other USB devices.
2 Ports Highly Integrated USB 3.0 Inputs
Taking advantage of Super-Speed USB 3.0's bi-directional throughput, The DS-RICA gives you the ability to connect up to two additional USB 3.0 ports.
2 Ports USB 2.0 Inputs
Expand by connecting up to two USB 2.0, or 1.1 devices - Great for printers, USB keyboard, mouse and many other USB devices.
2 USB Charging Ports
Two additional charging port (2.4A) offers enough current to charge either a smartphone or a tablet at high speed.
Multiple Display Monitor
With the HDMI, DVI ports and VGA adapter, you can connect multiple monitors in HD 1080P allowing you to multi-task and Important Information about macOS 10.13.4 update:
We have become aware that installing macOS release Version 10.13.4 will cause DisplayLink connected displays to go blank after the OS upgrade, with the current DisplayLink driver [4.1] installed. Functionality such as Ethernet and audio, where implemented, is unaffected. We have alerted Apple to this issue and are working hard to find a resolution. These features continue to work as expected in 10.13.3.
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Price | $184.99$184.99 | $89.99$89.99 | $59.99$59.99 | — no data |
MODEL: | DS-WSPD | DS-RICA | DS-CMND | DS-T4KD |
GIGABIT ETHERNET | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
RESOLUTION | 30Hz; DP ports 4K 30Hz | HDMI, DVI ports and VGA adapter HD 1080P | 1920x1080@60Hz (for phone) 3840x2160 @30Hz (for PC). | HDMI 4K 30Hz; |
AUDIO 3.5MM IN & OUT | ✔️ | ✔️ | no data | ✔️ |
POWER DELIVERING PD3.0 | 60W | no data | no data | 60W |
DATA TRANSFER SPEED: | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps |
Port Number: | 14 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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MODEL: | DS-SKRT-D2TB | DS-SKRT-D4TB | DS-SKRT-D8TB | DS-SKRT-D16TB |
INTERNAL STORAGE: | 2TB | 4TB | 8TB | 16TB |
GIGABIT ETHERNET | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
RESOLUTION | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions |
AUDIO 3.5MM IN & OUT | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
POWER DELIVERING PD3.0 | 96W | 96W | 96W | 96W |
DATA TRANSFER SPEED | 40GBps | 40GBps | 40GBps | 40GBps |
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Price | $14.50$14.50 | — no data | $59.99$59.99 | $8.95$8.95 | $39.99$39.99 | $49.99$49.99 |
Model # | HB-UM43 | HB-UMP3 | HB-PU16 | HB-TC5P | HB-B7C3 | HB-BU10 |
Port Type: | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Port Number: | 4 Ports | 4 Ports | 16 Ports | 5 Ports | 10 Ports | 10 Ports |
Power Adapter: | no data | ✔️ | ✔️ | no data | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Cable Size: | USB 2 FT | USB 2 FT | USB 2 FT | 7 Inch USB | USB 2 FT | USB 2 FT |
Cable Speed: | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps |
Plug-and-Play | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
System Requirement: | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux |
Material: | ABS | ABS | Aluminum | ABS | ABS | ABS |
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MODEL | CB-3010 | CB-3060 | CB-3030 | CB-301W | CB-306W | CB-303W |
PORT TYPE | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A |
LENGTH | 10 FT | 6 FT | 3 FT | 10 FT | 6 FT | 3 FT |
COLOR | BLACK | BLACK | BLACK | WHITE | WHITE | WHITE |
MATERIAL | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC |
SPEED | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps |
SUPPORTS QUICK CHARGE | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
PLUG AND PLAY | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
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Sold By | Amazon.com | MC Estore US | KERUI OFFICIAL | NEVE NA | B King |
hardware interface | usb c | hdmi, usb3.0 c, usb3.0 a, usb docking station, ethernet | hdmi, hdmi, ethernet, usb3.0 a, usb3.0 a, usb c, usb docking station | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
number of ports | 18 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
number of usb ports | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
HDMI ports | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
compatible devices | laptop, ultrabook, Chromebook, Android phone or tablet, MacBook, Apple iPhone or iPad | MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Microsoft Surface Book, Desktops, Laptops | MacBook Air 2022/2020/2019/2018, MacBook Pro 2022/2021/2020/2019/2018/2017, Xiaomi Notebook Pro 14/15/X 15, Xiaomi Notebook Air 13.3-inch, Lenovo YOGA X13/Pro 14s, Lenovo ThinkBook X1 Carbon 2022/E15 GEN4/14P ACH/T495s/P15v 2022/X280/X1 Nano/14 G3/15 G2, HONOR R7, DELL Vostro 16 5630 2020, HP 430G8 notebook PC/440G8 notebook PC, iPad Air 11-inch (4/5/6/7th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) 2021/(4th generation) 2020, iPad mini 6, Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4-inch, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4/S6(excluding Lite model)/S7/S7+/S8/S8+/S8 Ultra/S9/S9+/S9 Ultra(excluding FE/FE+ model), Microsoft Surface 3, iPhone 15/15Pro, Huawei Mate series/P series, Samsung Galaxy S series/Note series/Z series(Not supported by A series) | Legion Go/ROG Ally/Steam Deck | Steam Deck OLED, ASUS ROG ALLY X, Lenovo Legion Go |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.74 x 5.1 x 2.43 inches |
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Item Weight | 12 ounces |
ASIN | B013WQWCEA |
Item model number | DS-RICA |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #200,421 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,455 in Laptop Docking Stations |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 14, 2015 |
Manufacturer | SABRENT |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers find the docking station works well and is easy to set up, with plenty of USB ports for peripherals and ideal for connecting multiple monitors. The design receives positive feedback, and customers consider it a great universal docking station. While some customers find it excellent for the price, others consider it a waste of money, and though the speed is fast, some report lag issues.
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Customers find that the docking station works well with both PCs and laptops, with no performance issues reported.
"...No rats nest of cables. No cable swapping. It all works seamlessly. OK, what would I change?..." Read more
"...Operates fine, does not overheat, just that the processor is taking on the extra load of this dock...." Read more
"...I don't need this device on that computer, but I can report that it works well. ***********************************..." Read more
"This docking station works like a charm for Windows OS out-of-the-box...." Read more
Customers find the docking station easy to set up and use, describing it as a plug-and-play device that Windows automatically installs.
"...Even better, it's 100% plug-n-play. No drivers required (although up-to-date video drivers are recommended)...." Read more
"...And does it ever deliver! Set up was a breeze, plenty of ports for all connections I could possibly want, including USB 3.0, 2, and 2 dedicated..." Read more
"...I did not need to install any software manually. I get connected with no time. I have connected with one monitor so far with HDMI port...." Read more
"...Pretty much a plug and play device. Pros: 1. Minimal space used by device and safe docking for tablet...." Read more
Customers appreciate the docking station's connectivity features, particularly its ability to connect to multiple monitors and devices simultaneously.
"...it powered right up. Third, the dock has a HDMI out to connect to the monitor...." Read more
"...Also, I've tested this many times and yes, you can definitely run three additional monitors; two off the docking station and one out the HDMI port..." Read more
"...It features a DVI and HDMI which makes it ideal to connect to 2 monitors which I think is the configuration for a majority of users...." Read more
"...In the end this device saves me from plugging in two monitors, now I only have to plug in one usb cable...." Read more
Customers find the docking station excellent, particularly for Windows OS and Surface devices, and appreciate its multipurpose capabilities.
"...I really like the option of docking the laptop in the cradle and using the extra USBs for various accessories...." Read more
"...The dock seemed very promising...." Read more
"...This is a great product to allow me to setup a work station in a small amount of space. I did need to buy an adapter to go to my Surface Go...." Read more
"It is a good docking station. So much so that I bought two...." Read more
Customers appreciate the design of the docking station, finding it well thought out and visually appealing.
"...The device arrived quickly and is sleek looking. And if you're planning to use it for home or personal computer use, it may be perfect...." Read more
"...The docking station has been well though off in terms of design given that it features dedicated ports for charging, connecting your mouse/keyboards..." Read more
"...The idea for the product was great but on my setup, it just isn’t efficient enough...." Read more
"Very neat and cost-effective solution to using my Surface Pro 3 as a desktop computer with a wired network, a big monitor and full-size USB mouse..." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the USB ports: while some appreciate having plenty of ports to connect peripherals and find the charging ports nice, others report that the top row ports stopped working and consider them useless.
"...get an external monitor, external audio/microphone, and connection to my external 2TB drive. No rats nest of cables. No cable swapping...." Read more
"...I really love having the extra usb ports for my ultrabook at times as well. I went with this docking station because of the dimensions...." Read more
"...5. A lot cheaper than OEM microsoft dock. Cons: 1. Not enough USB connections. Has 4 USB data transfer ports (2 2.0 USB and 2 3.0 USB)...." Read more
"...been well though off in terms of design given that it features dedicated ports for charging, connecting your mouse/keyboards and high transfer USB..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the docking station's value, with some finding it excellent for the price while others consider it a waste of money.
"...and this thing will be worth every penny...." Read more
"...Overall, was fairly priced in relative comparison to what is available and so far has not let me down. Happy with purchase!" Read more
"...download updated drivers, so for me, it is essentially a very expensive USB port extender...." Read more
"...And at the price, it is half the cost of the standard Microsoft Surface Dock!..." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the docking station's performance, with some reporting incredibly fast speed and external HD performance without lag, while others mention slow USB connections and slow keyboard and mouse response.
"...I found out when I started to use any programs it slowed my computer down tremendously compared to other cheaper options...." Read more
"...Internet speeds seem to be faster (no qualifying test, just observation) I assume due to the upgraded USB ports...." Read more
"...some drawbacks, such as straining the CPU or offering somewhat stuttered screen responses, but I tried it with the displays and there were no..." Read more
"...Basically, after using sometimes it makes the system slow. You need to wait for mouse and keyboard movement literally sometime...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020I recently purchased a portable 15.6" external/second monitor (amazon.com/gp/product/B07RGPCQG1) to use with my laptop. This form factor is great for use both at home and on the road. This monitor is powered by USB C (at least 2.1A) and connects via either USB C or HDMI. Using the cables which come with it is great for on the road, but a mess at home.
Enter the Sabrent docking station. If I was going to design a docking station to work with this portable external monitor, I could not have done a better job than Sabrent.
First, the Sabrent has a deep groove in the front of the dock. The slim external monitor sits in there perfectly, and a great viewing angle.
Second, the dock has two USB A ports whose sole purpose is to deliver 2.4A of power for charging. I connected one of the ports to the USB C power port on the monitor and yahoo! it powered right up.
Third, the dock has a HDMI out to connect to the monitor. It also has DVI (with a VGA adaptor) if that's your thing.
I purchased 1 foot USB C and HDMI cables to make the connections, which eliminate the rats nest of cables you get using 3 foot cables.
What else? Two USB 2 and two USB 3 ports. Why USB 2? Because keyboards and mice sometimes don't play well with USB 3, so you have that flexibility. Also audio in/out and an Ethernet CAT5 jack, if that's your thing.
Even better, it's 100% plug-n-play. No drivers required (although up-to-date video drivers are recommended).
For me, this means inserting one USB 3.0 A plug into my laptop and I get an external monitor, external audio/microphone, and connection to my external 2TB drive. No rats nest of cables. No cable swapping. It all works seamlessly.
OK, what would I change? I'd love an on/off switch on the dock so I could power it off when I'm not using it (because I don't use it every time). Absolutely not a showstopper, though. I can always just unplug it power supply from the back of the dock if I want to.
Again, the two features that are a game changer for me are the groove in the front and the two USB A power-only ports at 2.4A each (which can also be used to quick-charge your mobile devices).
Plus, it's Sabrent. I've been using their gear for years and never had an issue.
You really can't go wrong with this dock, and the price simply can't be beat.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018I don't know what to say but I love this docking station.
I use this so I could add extra screen real estate. I didn't want to get a desktop since I was always about portability. I never needed a powerhouse desktop, but I did need the extra screens. I use this for a 17" laptop and a 13" ultrabook. I really love having the extra usb ports for my ultrabook at times as well.
I went with this docking station because of the dimensions. Sits comfortably underneath my monitor riser and monitors.
UPDATE:
I have been using this now for a few months now and I have to say, I'm still very happy to have purchased this. There is one drawback that I did not notice before and that is the headphone jack. Before I ran my audio off my monitor which is connected to the dock through the HDMI port. I plugged in my speakers into the dock instead of my monitor and started noticing a ticking/clicking/static-like noise. I chalked it up to old speakers. When I plugged my headphones into the docking station, the noise became apparent and annoying. Even with my computer muted I could hear the ticking. I switched my headphone to different devices and it goes away. I assume it's coming from the docking station because the noise is gone when plugged into other devices that are plugged into my computer; such as my monitor and laptop. This annoyance is not a deal breaker to me. It is an annoyance that I avoid. I say annoying because it's not loud but very annoying when there is silence. I don't see this as a high performing graphics adapter or high end audio so I'm not disappointed by a little noise running through this. Especially since I have an external hard drive , two monitors, one 2.0 in use, two 3.0 ports in use, one of which is connected to a usb hub.
My two devices I use this for are both 3rd gen Intel processors. When plugged into my 3rd gen i5, my i5 is pushed to it's limits when I put my daily load. Operates fine, does not overheat, just that the processor is taking on the extra load of this dock.
When used with my 3rd gen i7, the dock does not seem to phase my CPU. Yes the load is there but it does not normally go beyond 70-80% capacity, but that's easy to do without the docking station. I'm only stating that my average use ultra book runs without any problems, it just gets pushed harder than normal. My i7 on the other hand feels like it's just shrugging it off. Also, I've tested this many times and yes, you can definitely run three additional monitors; two off the docking station and one out the HDMI port on the computer(if you have one).
- Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2016Update - 1/15/2016
I raised the review based on the outstanding customer service I've received. Sabrent called to see if they could help me set up the video, but my company has a strict policy about downloads. I set this up on my personal computer to see if it works - and it works great. I don't need this device on that computer, but I can report that it works well.
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The device arrived quickly and is sleek looking. And if you're planning to use it for home or personal computer use, it may be perfect. I was not, and hence my review.
I purchased this docking station to use with my work computer (Windows) while working at home - instead of the similarly priced Dell docking station - because of the product's high reviews. The product does not plug-and-play for video functionality with my work computer. I don't have admin rights to download updated drivers, so for me, it is essentially a very expensive USB port extender. I suspect it may be fine for personal computers, but I can't say for sure.
As a second point (and I definitely should have realized this, so it hasn't affected my review, but) for clarity: this device does not provide power to the computer. So if you're thinking about an actual docking station - where you connect to the computer once, and then receive the benefit of mouse, keyboard, monitor and any other peripheries, as well as constant battery charge, this is not that device. With this device, you plug in the power as well as a USB for peripheries (and in my case, also plug in the video) in order to have a true docking station experience.
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LBM5Reviewed in Germany on April 3, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Steck ein Kabel an und fertig is!
Getestet habe ich dieses Dock mit einem Lenovo Thinkpad x240.
Das Thinkpad hat zwar 2 USB Anschlüsse, miniDP, VGA und Ethernet, aber es ist mir doch etwas „stressig“ jedes Mal zu Hause alles erst an meinem Laptop anzuschließen, daher suchte ich nach einer 1 Kabel Lösung und bin auf dieses USB 3.0 Dock gestoßen.
Also habe ich zuerst das mitgelieferte 48W Netzteil für das Dock in die Steckdose gesteckt und das andere Ende in das Dock. So hat es schon einmal seinen Strom (4 A bei 12V).
Seinen Laptop oder Tablet verbindet man anschließend über ein USB 3.0 Typ A auf USB 3.0 Typ B Kabel (viel kennen es als Druckerkabel^^).
Unter Windows 10 werden erst einmal alle Treiber automatisch installiert.
Wenn dies nicht klappen sollte, kann man diese manuell runterladen.
Den Link habe ich der Anleitung entnommen, dort ist dieser für Mac Nutzer aufgelistet, bietet aber auch Treiber für Windows, Linux und Android sogar.
Als nächstes habe ich das ganze mal getestet und eine externe Festplatte an das Dock angeschlossen so wie einen TV über HDMI. Wurde alles prompt erkannt und die Festplatte zeigte das System sofort an. Als Test habe ich eine 4 GB Große Datei von der USB Festplatte zur Laptop SSD kopiert und hatte eine durchweg stabile Verbindung, selbst als ich einen Film auf den TV gestreamt habe über HDMI, waren keine großen Einbrüche in der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit oder der Qualität des Videos spürbar. Eine verbundene Maus war…schrecklich, quasi nicht nutzbar, davon würde ich dringend abraten. Ethernet wurde auch direkt erkannt und sorgte für einen Ping von 8, statt über WLAN 24.
Die Downloadraten sind circa 10% höher als über WLAN, wenn man direkt am Router steht.
Anschlüsse:
ein 12 V-Stromanschluss
zwei USB 2.0-Ports
zwei USB-Lade-Ports (bis 2,1A)
Mikrofon- und Kopfhörer-Anschluss
ein Ethernet Anschluss 10/100/1000 Gbit/s
ein USB 3.0 Typ-B Port zum verbinden zum Laptop/Tablet
zwei USB 3.0 Typ-A Ports
ein HDMI-Anschluss
ein DVI Dual Link Anschluss (mit Adapter auf VGA)
Für mich funktioniert das Dock super, ich kann meine externe Festplatte, Backup HDD, Ethernet, Anlage und Display dort einstecken und in meinen Laptop nur Kabel einstecken.
Man glaubt nicht was das für ein Luxus ist, bis man es hat. ;)
Negatives am Dock ist nur die bereits erwähnte Verzögerung der Maus.
- GReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for extending dual display, even for older macs with USB 2
I've been looking for a dual display dock that works on both mac and windows and came across this. I specifically wanted to extend my display (rather than mirror) which is what this does. I'm using a 2010 MacBook Pro running sierra, and a surface book.
There were two things that concerned me prior to ordering. The driver website said there may be issues on macs running sierra. Also, my mac is old and only has USB 2.
I took the plunge and ordered it as I knew it would at least work on the surface book and was a much better price than their dock. I downloaded the drivers on both machines prior to arrival which took moments to do. I plugged it all in and it immediately worked with no settings or faffing about needed. Same goes for both machines. I was worried that my 2010 MacBook Pro may be too old for it to work but it is perfect. There is no lag on either machine. I can choose to extend the desktop to two monitors or mirror to two monitors.
All in all, brilliant device at half the cost of the Microsoft dock, with the addition of working on mac and windows.
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Fabio C.Reviewed in Italy on May 24, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ben fatto
Robusto e comodo, piccolo rispetto ad altre che uso e devo dire ben fatto, dopo una settimana di utilizzo sono contento del mio acquisto... se dura anche nel tempo è perfetto!
- ShawnReviewed in Canada on February 28, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Product!
Honestly the best product to have! Works wonders and I’ve had no problems with this what so ever! Charging USB Ports, 3.0 USB Ports, 2.0 USB Ports and an HDMI Port as well as a DVI Port! You can hook up 2 more Monitors if you wanted too! Honestly best investment I’ve done this year
- Gustavo PalamoneReviewed in Germany on February 22, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars The complete package
Regarding USB docks, this one is my favorite. Impressive build quality, very nice design with all ports on the back (makes your workspace look neat and clean) and a place to conveniently hold your cellphone. I've experienced no sort of delay in commands (I have both my mouse and keyboard connected there), no loss of quality or any weird stuff in VGA and HDMI ports, and had no compatibility issues with any other peripherals linked there. One thing that it is important to beware of, and that caught me off guard I must admit, is that the charging ports can be used only for charging. I was hoping I could connect some other things there for the sake of comfort, but it is no big deal, 4 USB is still plenty. It still is a 5 star from me.