Works right out of the box
This is my 2nd dock from pluggable – the first one was a smaller version. Since I had the driver already loaded from the first pluggable dock, this new dock worked seamlessly as soon as I plugged it in. I have tried others from other companies selling on Amazon and they just dont work as well as pluggable – this saves me a lot of pain and it really works right out of the box. Just make sure you follow the directions of setting up and they provide a cable that has to be used from the pluggable device to your Macbook. My Macbook with the M1 chip does not allow multiple windows on external terminals but pluggable has figured out how to view different windows through the installation fo their driver which enables the viewing of different windows on different terminals. This model allows 4 external terminals and I have attached two external monitors and my larger screen TV, which I had to use the display link port on the pluggable and not the HDMI – this is done to stream on TV as well if you want to – if you use HDMI ports on the pluggable that will not allow you to stream on the TV – and for that matter it wont allow streaming on my my two monitors that I have connected through HDMi ports to the pluggable dock. It’s a minor inconvenience but it has to do with copyrights I assume with the streaming channels and probably Apple, once you install the driver that is required to run the pluggable dock. To hook the TV to the pluggable you will have to purchase a cable that has an HDMI outlet on one end to plug into the TV and a USB C outlet on the other end to connect into the display link pluggable connection. A great buy and a fantastic product!

Plugable for the win again!!
I recently purchased the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. This dock has truly transformed my workspace, offering both power and versatility in one sleek package.Design & Build Quality:The dock boasts a modern design that fits perfectly with my setup. It’s compact yet sturdy, ensuring that it doesn’t take up too much desk space while still feeling premium.Performance:With Thunderbolt 4, the data transfer speeds are incredibly fast, allowing me to quickly move files without any lag. I love that it supports dual 4K displays, making multitasking a breeze. Whether I’m working on spreadsheets or streaming content, the visuals are sharp and vibrant.Connectivity:The array of ports is impressive! With multiple USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI connections, I’ve been able to connect all my peripherals without any issues. The Ethernet port provides reliable wired internet, which is a huge plus for my work-from-home setup.Ease of Use:Setting it up was a cinch—just plug it in, and I was good to go. The compatibility with both Windows and Mac is a great feature, ensuring that I can easily switch devices without any hassle.Power Delivery:One of my favorite aspects is the power delivery capability. It charges my laptop while I work, eliminating the need for multiple chargers cluttering my desk.Overall, the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock has exceeded my expectations. It has streamlined my workflow, reduced cable clutter, and enhanced my overall productivity. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their workspace!

My Dell Inspiron laptop has only one Thunderbolt 4 downstream port. I have 2 Philips 27 Inch 4K monitors and a Crucial SSD drive that I wanted to connect through the dock. Also wanted USB ports for USB A and USB C connectors. I currently have my laptop connected to the upstream T4 port and all 3 downstream T4 ports connected to the 2 monitors and SSD drive. Its working perfectly so far. Other reviews have complained that the unit runs too hot. I have mine sitting on a corner of the shelf above the desk and it is warm but not hot, so that eases my concern about that. However, I would avoid placing anything on top of the dock. I used the T4 ports to connect the monitors rather than HDMI so that I would not need to install the DisplayPort software, so I have not tried that method of connecting the monitors. That’s all I have used so far. So far so good.The upstream connector for T4 to the laptop is located on the right side of the unit. This allows me to unplug my power adapter and leave that in my case for use only when I travel. Only unplugged it recently, but so far seems to be doing a good job of supplying power to the laptop which doesn’t draw the whole 100W available. The connector on the side is a bit unusual and makes cable management a bit trickier especially if the T4 connector on your laptop is not on the left side. However, I suppose a valid solution for that is to flip the dock unside down so the connector is on the right side.Plan to use the USB A connectors on the front for other sometimes connected stuff like my iPhone 15 etc which has enough power delivery to charge the phone. My Logitech Unified receiver is plugged into a laptop USB-A port so that it stays with the laptop when I unplug from the dock, so I have lots of USB-A ports remaining.

I really like this dock; it has changed how I use my Mac and simplified my desktop setup and cabling.PROS:- With this dock, you can use more than 2 monitors with an Apple silicon Mac. I have a Mac with M1 chip and previously was limited to two displays. With this dock and the DisplayLink driver for macOS installed, I now have a triple monitor setup for the Mac. The DisplayLink driver was easy to install, and the only thing I had to do afterward was adjust the monitor layout.- The dock comes with a separate Thunderbolt 4 cable, so you’re not stuck using a too-short built-in cable.- There are plenty of ports; 3x Thunderbolt/USB-C ports on the back and 2x 10Gbps USB-A on the front.- The dock comes with a good separate power supply with more than adequate power, and almost 100W can be delivered to your laptop via the dock. Docking a laptop can be as easy as plugging in the single Thunderbolt cable, if everything else on your desk is connected to the dock.- The dock has a power button, so I can shut off the dock in order to disable the additional displays and other connected devices, instead of having to unplug from the dock. This is useful to me because I also share two of the monitors with a Windows PC under my desk, so those monitors aren’t always used as additional Mac monitors; sometimes I use 2x Windows and 1x Mac simultaneously.- The dock doesn’t run hot; it is large enough and made of metal and heat seems to dissipate well. The dock never got too hot to touch.- The integrated card reader and headphone jack at the front are conveniently located.CONS:- The Ethernet adapter is limited to 1Gbps. At this price point and coming from Plugable especially, I would have loved to see at least 2.5Gbps LAN support. There’s enough bandwidth, and Plugable makes such adapters, so they could’ve integrated something better than 1Gbps, yawn. If you’re slinging very large files around your network, you may have already upgraded your LAN to multi-gig. The 1Gbps port on this dock is, IMHO, the biggest miss for a premium product like this — I’m surprised no other reviewer has mentioned it yet. (Plugable, please consider 2.5Gbps the minimum acceptable LAN port for future products. kthx)- There’s no USB-A port at the back, and no USB-C port at the front. They ought to have both kinds of port at front & back. USB-A at back would be handy for plugging in a keyboard & mouse dongle. I ended up using a USB-C to USB-A adapter to hide that dongle at the back.- I wish the primary Thunderbolt port that connects the dock to a computer wasn’t on the side. Having to stick a cable in the side means additional space is needed to the right of the dock, space in my monitor stand’s shelf that could be put to better use. I couldn’t use a right-angled Thunderbolt 4 cable that I already own because that port on the dock is slightly recessed, so I have to use the cable that came with the dock, but that’s a straight connector and I’m wasting 2.5″ of space to the right of the dock as a result, so that cable isn’t bent too close to the connector.- At just under CAD $400 at the time of my review, this is an expensive product. It delivers, especially on the additional displays front for Apple silicon Macs. With respect to Windows, IMHO you’ll mainly be interested in this if you want additional Thunderbolt ports on a Windows box that supports it; i.e. if you don’t have Thunderbolt, this is overkill.

This might be one of the best USB-C docking station out there! I got this because I wanted a way to have my M1Pro MacBook connect to my two monitors through a single USB-C cable, as I knew it should be capable to do so but all the other docks I’ve tried never allowed for that.There are two differences with this dock that make it better than cheaper ones: DisplayLink and Thunderbolt 4.- DisplayLink docks allows your computer to run a virtual additional monitor, and then take this virtual monitor and display it on a real screen. It’s a commonly used way to work around computers with hardware limitations preventing them from having additional displays.- Thunderbolt 4 is a port category that uses USB-C, but that allows for way more data to pass through. It’s enough data to allow a few displays to work through only one port.The combination of these two things allows for this dock to be extremely powerful. In theory, it should be able to run 4 4k displays! I haven’t tested this in practice, but I’ve been able to run a 16:9 1080p, a 21:9 1080p and the laptop’s screen simultaneously, without even using DisplayLink! And using Displaylink, I was able to add an additional display. I was running 4 displays on a M1Pro MacBook, all through one cable!Now obviously, DisplayLink has some limitations, and I’d rather not use it. Fortunately, it only works through the HDMI ports, so if you’re not using those, you can connect at least two displays to the Thunderbolt ports and it won’t require the DisplayLink driver! You can even use HDMI to USB-C adapters and plug these in the Thunderbolt ports of the dock, and it works. I’d recommend doing that instead of dealing with Displaylink.On that note, let’s get in the cons of this dock:- No Micro-SD card reader included, which is usually pretty standard on these docks.- No way to choose if Displaylink is active or not: This one might originate from my lack of understanding of the whole MacOS screen limitations, but I’d like for it to be a way to use multiple screens through HDMI without needing DisplayLink. I thought that I would at least be able to use one of the HDMI ports and a Thunderbolt 4 port, but even then, DisplayLink is required.- With Displaylink, no streaming services will work. This can be worked around easily by simply disabling hardware acceleration in Chrome, but if you’re using Safari, no luck.- Displaylink may have some lag to it, for example, fast mouse movements will sometimes feel choppy.Overall, this is an amazing dock! It has it all, and should allow you to make almost any screen setup work! Although DisplayLink can be a pain, it’s still a nice tool to have and opens the door for many possibilities. And there are still ways to avoid using it!I know it’s a bit pricey, but after trying many other docks, this has been the only one that allowed me to connect 2 screens to a MacBook through 1 cable. And it charges the Mac too! The steep price pays for the peace of mind of knowing that I can still add other screens in the future, and it’ll still all work fine. I’d absolutely recommend!