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Reviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2025
Después de un par de horas de uso se sonre calienta y puede crashear. Me parece que no es muy buena idea que alimente a tu computadora con electricidad además de hacer su función de Dock. El modelo anterior de plugable que usaba, solo servía como Dock y nunca me dio problemas de sobre calentarse.
Edwin
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
This is a great and solid device! Clear and crisp video audio and more. Connected 3x4k 27” monitors, 10 Mbps LAN Thunderbolt adapter, USB Keyboard/Mouse and USB fan. All works solidly. It gets pretty hot (>90 degrees while using in my setup), so I keep a fan on it and on the LAN card as it also gets hot (this is normal). I added an external heat sink to keep it cool and it stays cool to the touch.
Erik
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
Originally purchased on Cyber Monday, the item I received had been an open/used product missing cables and booklets. I was highly disappointed. I contacted Plugable's customer service immediately. Turns out, they have some of the best customer service I have experienced in a long time! The rep assigned to me was very polite, professional, and understanding. He mentioned that sometimes Amazon just cycles through returned products for some reason, and that's not in the hands of Plugable. However, Plugable immediately shipped me a brand new, unopened product along with a shipping label for me to print out to take to UPS to return the original item. Unfortunately, I had to print the label at UPS (which cost nearly $5 for a piece of paper...). I notified the customer service rep of that, and he sent me a refund for the label, too! Most companies can learn from Plugable on how to do customer service correctly.As for functionality of the product, it has worked extremely well for me. It does get warm, so I have it elevated on a tray to let air circulate, and I would say that's the only issue I have with the product. Currently running a usb-c to HDMI and a usb-c to DP from 2 of 3 usb-c ports, and have no issues on either monitor while having the TB4 plugged in my M3 Macbook Pro Max. I am planning on getting more monitors which is why I went with this particular model.Great product, and even better customer service. Will purchase more in the future!
Vipul N. Shah
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
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!
Dieter Dorin
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2024
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.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2024
This is not the cheapest box but you pay for quality.I've been looking for TB 4 doc station for a while, so far I'm very happy with this box.I working with two external monitors (1xUSB-C, 1xHDMI), I have my headphones Bluetooth USB-C and another small USB-C port extension. Also USB-A external HDD, and still ports available like jack and SD card slot.But the best part is ease of use. I just connected it and it worked out of the box.Seamless switching between two different laptops.So far so good! And recommended.
Old Barnacle
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2024
I have a couple of other Plugable docks in use and have always been happy with their performance and features. It's nice to get a Thunderbolt 4 version to use with the new laptop. One of the older docks is probably three or more years old and it still performs without any glitches and has been powered on the whole time. My experience with Plugable has been nothing but positive.I have a lot of externally connected devices, so I am always in need of more USB ports. A couple of times a year, I may need an SD card reader, so for me it would have been a better option to put a couple more USB 3.2 connections, Type-A or USB-C, where the card slot is. The other irritating item is that the USB-C port that connects to the laptop is off of one end instead of the sides where other ports are. This makes it messier on a desktop as now there are cables running off three sides! The included tiny quick-start fold-out is pretty much useless. There is no real user manual, not even on their website. In the quick setup up there is a link to the website for downloading the driver/software, but that's it. That's my nitpicking for this device. On the company website, there are choices for downloading Display Link driver/software for various OS.👀 One thing to note that is NOT in the tiny quick start guide is that a driver, DisplayLink Software, should be downloaded from the Plugable website. I already had it installed, but there is a new version which, when running the exe, upgraded the existing driver. The software also allows some quick monitor configuration, which can also be done through the Windows setup up, but here it's all in one UI. That said, the Plugable docks do run on Windows machines without installing the driver but the HDMI ports haven't offered 4K performance, only 2k.► Like the other Plugable docks, this is well-built, and I like the slim form factor. Because it generates a fair bit of heat, having a slim and broad case allows the heat to be dissipated more easily.► The adapter provides enough power to run a lot of today's laptops while still powering up USB-connected devices that do not have their own power supply.► Not that I need it but the built-in audio jack may come in useful at a later date. Windows found this and set it up without any manual configuration.► I run two subnets through two routers, and the laptop only has one Ethernet port. I've always had to use a USB to Ethernet adapter. Here, with the built-in gigabit port, I can do away with one more USB-connected device. When running speed tests, it's full gigabit.► Performance when writing to an external USB-C-connected SSD is very good. There are no speed drops throughout the duration of data transfer.≡ It's advertised as a four-monitor dock. That is if, in addition to using the HDMI ports, you use two of the USB-C ports and since there are only three C ports, running four monitors means connecting another multi-port adapter with more USB ports to the one C port that's leftover on the dock.🚩 One thing that needs to be noted, even without using the HDMI ports (no monitors connected), the dock runs quite warm. This also happens on the first dock of theirs I have but the second runs cool. It would be nice if there was software from the company which allowed a user to monitor what's going on in the dock and turn off services that aren't needed to reduce the amount of power it consumes. If it's running very warm and there isn't much going on, something internal must be running up the power bill.Overall, it's a versatile dock, and I expect it will offer good service for a long time, but there is definitely room for improvement. Find a way to keep the heat down and add more USB-C ports.TitleWell-made and solid performance with a couple quirks
Chris
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2024
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.
Ash
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
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!
Lord Helvetica
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
It works well and immediately. I've had a Tobenone product and it was bad. Plagued with constant hiccups and blips with monitors failing and flickering. This has been very steady. I love being able to clear up space on my desktop, so this is perfect. Lots of ports for USB and USB C, which is amazing. Easy to keep those pesky ext. hard drives out of sight.The only con, and the reason I give it 4 stars is because it, like so many others, relies on DisplayLink to operate. This means you can't watch Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV or any other proprietary streaming service—something to do with copyright. But I don't understand it or like it. There has to be another way to do this so you can still watch tv on your computer while hooked up to this. Perplexing.
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