USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows, macOS, ChromeOS (Dual HDMI Monitors or DVI/VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports)

This Docking station I bought to link to 4K monitors to my HP Laptop. No noticeable lagging in the speed. No noticeable excessive heat buildup. Connecting it was a breeze with the included cables that gave me options. Power supply isn’t to large, and the Docking Station itself is relatively small and fits on my desk with out taking up much real estate. Also like that I can plug in my peripheral equipment like mouse and wireless keyboard to the docking station instead of the laptop top. One cable handles it all from the docking station to my laptop. Only complaint is that it should have had 2 built in HDMI instead of having to use the blu gin that came with it. It would make the profile sleeker and standard. The adapter plug should be reversed, so it plugs into an HDMI and creates the old VGA or whatever that connection i rather than plug into VGA to convert to HDML. Just my opinion, but a quality plug and play station.

TLDR: Bought a different brand originally, it was awful, returned that one and got this one instead and it's been great. I originally bought this brand's below: "USB Docking Station GIQ USB C HUB USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI VGA Adapter Triple Display USB C Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor HDMI Splitter Extender Compatible with MacBook M1 M2 M3 USB Dock-Grey" BUT! It was TERRIBLE. Long story short, I needed an adapter to work for both laptops I use - one for my contract role (their laptop) and my personal laptop that I do separate contract work on. With the brand above, the mouse would jump around, move slow, not select the right things, keyboard wouldn't always be recognized, etc. It was a PAIN. WHAT I HAVE PLUGGED IN: - wireless keyboard/mouse usb dongle - webcam usb dongle - 2 hdmi cords *** Not sure if there'd be any issues if I had more plugged in. I use it for two screens outside of laptop screen and the other items mentioned. PROS: - This one works seamlessly between the two and fingers crossed, no issues! - Plus it was half the price. - Does not get hot - barely warm even (I am using it anywhere from 10-12hrs/day - with a few short breaks around 15-20mins) - Comes with the ability to plug in by USB or USB-C (important as my partner will use my workspace and previously used my USB-C adapter, so I wanted to make sure it worked well for him, too) - No issues with Display Link (I already had it installed before using on my personal laptop and it works without it on my work laptop) CON: So far, the only con is it is a little big on top of my desk, but I did purchase a laptop/adapter holder to mount on my wall that will take care of the space issue.

I’ve been using this product for a while to connect my Mac with two monitors, and the experience has been fantastic. The setup was simple, and everything worked seamlessly right out of the box. It exceeded my expectations, making my workflow much more efficient. What really sets this product apart is the amazing warranty support. I ran into an issue a few months after purchase, and the customer service team responded immediately. They handled my warranty claim quickly and professionally—no hassles at all. Having such reliable support gives me a lot of confidence in recommending this device.

A universal docking station will never be as good as a manufacturer's docking station for several reasons. That being said, for a universal docking station that will work regardless of brand, it is still pretty handy. This is a solid 4 to 4.5 star product despite the list of minor cons below. Will update below review if any problems arise later. PROS: + Cost. Brand specific docks can be 2 to 3 times the cost of this dock. + Slim. It looks like this comes in vertical and horizontal models (I chose horizontal) + Easy to set up if you're technically savvy in any capacity + Use with any number of devices in your home at a single station, which is exactly what mine is being used for (Home dual monitor work station which now can have work and home laptops swapped out.) CONS: (these are minor, but could be a major inconvenience depending on your scenario) - Requires driver installation (which isn't listed in the instructions) but is easy enough to locate from their website. - **Oversight: you MUST have administrative rights on the device. Normally this isn't an issue unless, for example, you are issued a laptop for work but must contact your IT department to allow the drivers to be installed locally. I purchased this for my wife who ran into the same issue, and luckily their policy allowed them to install the drivers on her completely locked down machine. - Can't charge laptop through the dock. - Laptop requires independent power, it's one more power cord to have to route and cause clutter. - Can't power on from dock if laptop is shutdown (have to open, power on, shut lid which can cause additional wear and tear) - Because it isn't a manufacturer dock, it takes up a little more room since it's not designed for the device to nestle in/on the dock. - USB to device connector (USB 3.0 and Type C to laptop) is really short and may limit where you can place your dock VS where the port(s) are on your laptop, though you can always buy longer cables to replace the provided ones. - Even with the provided adapters you may still find yourself not able to use one of your monitors without additional adapters (Specifically Display Port). The best monitor solution you could hope for is if both of your monitors have HDMI and DVI options so you can plug directly into the dock without the need for adapters (included or not).

I purchased this docking station in December of 2021. It has worked perfectly for almost 4 years, but suddenly the USB 2.0 ports stopped working. I reached out to Plugable for assistance. Even though my unit was out of warranty by a couple of years, they immediately got back to me to help with the problem. Updating the driver didn't solve the problem, so they sent me a NEW unit! Received and set it up in 10 minutes. I am impressed with their service and the unit does what I need it to do. But with confidence! This company stands behind their product!

Initial impression: very good! First, the Quick Start Guide is well written and clear. It has multiple languages and the English is very clear. The needed driver is easy to find and installed on a Win 11 laptop without a hitch. No further configuration was needed; it was plug-and-play after that! I used the wired Ethernet port and immediately had a gigabit connection. I ran a Speed Test and got 580 Mb/s down and 22.1 Mb/s up. (I'm only paying for 400Mb service!) I attached the mouse to the Plugable UD-3900H and saw no latency. I connected two displays and had 3 desktops running simultaneously and all smooth (native laptop display, large screen TV via HDMI and another desktop monitor via HDMI (using the supplied DVI to HDMI convertor). This will be used at church for multimedia displays on Sunday. I will report on the analog audio then. I saw some reviews that had device failures after a few months. I will post again when we have some use on the Plugable dock. 01JUN2025: First follow up. We did try the analog audio; it works well and is clear. No delay. We moved to a USB2 connection to the Mackie ProFX12 audio mixing panel. Bidirectional, digital audio works without delay. (Mackie note: Use the Loud driver, version 6.62! If you use the older ver 6.58, you will not get bidirectional, digital audio. This is a Mackie issue, not Pluggable.) Also, for a three-display setup, you will need to fiddle with the Windows>Settings>System>Display configuration to get the desktop layout you like. Fortunately, this is a one-time hassle and the Pluggable connections are stable and repeatable after a new power-up of Windows.

Love this thing. It solved a huge problem for me. I can now run 4 external monitors (plus the built-in screen) on my 2019 MacBook Pro. Externally powered so that it handles all the other devices just fine.

Just what I needed to be able to hook 2 external screens to my laptop via usb. It was plug and play