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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Quad Monitors 100W
Bottom line: The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Quad Monitors 100W: Drives up to four 4K displays (2x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt) or one 8K panel; main trade-off: HDMI outputs need DisplayLink software installed; manual install on macOS.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Drives up to four 4K displays (2x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt) or one 8K panel
- ✓ 96W certified host charging keeps a laptop topped off over the single upstream cable
- ✓ Three spare 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 ports for data, video, and 15W device charging
- ✓ Gigabit Ethernet plus an SD card slot built in, no extra dongles
- ✓ Certified for Windows 10+, macOS 11+, and ChromeOS 100+ hosts
Cons
- ✗ HDMI outputs need DisplayLink software installed; manual install on macOS
- ✗ Base M1 and M2 Macs cap at three extended displays, not four
- ✗ Base M3 Macs must run in clamshell mode to reach four displays
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Why Choose This Dock: The MacWorld Editors' Choice winning Plugable Quad Display Dock is a productivity powerhouse with up to 4 displays on PC and Mac, 100W (96W certified) host charging, 4x 40Gbps Thunderbolt ports, and high-speed USB ports, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, and an SD Card slot
- Quad Display: Featuring the power of Thunderbolt and the flexibility of DisplayLink technology, connect up to 4 displays (2x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt). All four displays up to 4K or a single 8K display (Thunderbolt/USB-C display output capabilities determined by the host system). Note: The DisplayLink software application must be installed on a Windows or Mac computer for the dock’s HDMI video outputs to function. This process is typically automatic on Windows, manual install required on macOS.
- Thunderbolt 4 Dock: This Plugable docking station features 1x 40Gbps Thunderbolt port that connects the dock to your computer and offers up to 96W laptop charging, and 3x 40Gbps Thunderbolt ports for data, video, and 15W charging for your connected Thunderbolt, USB4, and USB-C devices
- Works With: This certified Thunderbolt dock works with Windows 10 and newer, macOS 11+, and ChromeOS 100+ computers with a Thunderbolt, USB4, or full-featured USB-C port. Most Thunderbolt 4 Windows, and Mac computers will support up to 4x extended displays (Base model M3 Macs need to be in “clamshell mode” for 4x displays). ChromeOS and base model M1, M2 Macs will support 3x extended displays
- Lifetime Support: Every Plugable product, including this Thunderbolt docking station, comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase
Full Specifications
| Brand | Plugable |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 96 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Model Number | TBT-6950PD |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac |
| Input Voltage | 21 volts |
| Built-In Media | PLUGABLE THUNDERBOLT DOCK DOCKING STATION WITH DISPLAYLINK |
| Mfr Part Number | TBT-6950PD |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 13 |
| Total USB Ports | 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 6 |
| Total HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 Type A, USB Docking Station |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.7"L x 8.3"W x 0.7"H |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Full listing title | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Quad Monitors 100W, Thunderbolt Docking Station Connects up to Four 4K Monitors for Windows and Mac Laptops, 2x HDMI, 4x Thunderbolt 4/USB C, Driver Required TBT-6950PD |
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