A "do-it-all" dock, the Thunderbolt Certified TBT4-UD5 Plugable Docking Station was awarded The Best Thunderbolt Docking Station by Wirecutter in 2025. It stands out as a versatile and powerful hub for modern workspaces. Its robust design includes an array of 13 ports, catering to a wide range of connectivity needs.Starting with the 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 host port, this TB4 dock offers plenty of bandwidth to support two HDMI ports, each capable of driving dual 4K 60Hz displays. A downstream 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 port is also included to provide high-speed connectivity for advanced Thunderbolt-based applications, such as fast storage devices.
In addition to its display options, this Thunderbolt USB4 dock boasts a USB-C port with a 10Gbps transfer rate, ideal for quick file transfers and efficient data management. There are also 4x USB 3.0 ports (2x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps), perfect for connecting a variety of peripherals like keyboards, mice, and external drives. Throw in SD and Micro SD slots, a combo audio jack, Gigabit Ethernet, and a slot for a K lock, and this setup ensures that users can create a powerful and integrated workstation.
Speaking of power, the TBT4-UD5 docking station Thunderbolt 4 packs it in with up to 100W Power Delivery (96W certified) - more than enough for most power-hungry laptops. Especially useful in business and education environments, the Plugable TBT4-UD5 Docking Station delivers exceptional functionality and convenience.
- Thunderbolt Certified & Award-Winning Performance: Officially recognized as the Best Thunderbolt Dock 2025 by Wirecutter, this Thunderbolt docking station is Intel Evo certified. With 13 high-performance ports, dual 4K 60Hz HDMI, 100W Power Delivery (96W Certified), and 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 speed.
- Dual 4K or Single 8K Display Support: This Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking station connects two 4K 60 Hz HDMI displays or one 8K monitor when used with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, or USB4 laptops.
- Thunderbolt 3 and non-Thunderbolt USB-C ports can only output a single external display. On macOS, base M1 and M2 systems support a single external display. Base M3 supports dual display in clamshell mode.
- Thunderbolt 4 Performance: This premium Thunderbolt dock delivers ultra-fast 40Gbps speeds, 15W charging via the downstream Thunderbolt 4 port, and robust performance for USB-C peripherals, high-speed storage, and dual displays.
- Compatibility: A top-tier Mac docking station and perfect for modern setups. This USB C dock works seamlessly with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5, or USB4 systems running Windows 10+. On macOS, dual display is only supported on M4, M5 M3 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max and M1 Pro/Max models, as well as base M3 models in clamshell mode. Single display is supported on Windows Thunderbolt 3 and non-Thunderbolt USB-C ports, as well as base M1 and M2 MacBooks
- Comprehensive 13-Port Design: 2� HDMI, 1� Thunderbolt 4 downstream (40Gbps, 15W charging, 8K), 4� USB (10Gbps and 5Gbps), 1� USB-C (10Gbps), SD/microSD, audio combo jack, Gigabit Ethernet, and K-lock slot. Plugable quality testing ensures long-term reliability.
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| Brand | Plugable Technologies |
| Power & Battery | |
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| Charging Capability | Yes |
| USB Ports | |
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| USB Power Delivery | 96W |
| HDMI Ports | |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt Ports | |
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| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| General Features | |
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| Manufacturer | Plugable Technologies |
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| Product Name | Docking Station |