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Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock - with Integrated Thunderbolt Cable, 40 Gbps, Dual 4K Support, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gigabit Ethernet Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.6
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Details

BrandElgato
Hardware InterfaceThunderbolt
Compatible DevicesMacBook Pro
Total USB Ports1
Item Dimensions LxWxH2.2 x 1 x 4.1 inches
Number of Ports5
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Description of Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock - with Integrated Thunderbolt Cable, 40 Gbps, Dual 4K Support, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gigabit Ethernet

Thunderbolt 3: Enjoy 40 Gbps throughput for maximum performance across all ports. HDMI and Displayport: Drive, dual displays up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz each. USB 3.1 Gen 1: Benefit from high-performance support for SSDs, SuperDrive and more. Gigabit Ethernet: Capitalize on increased network performance. Built-in Thunderbolt 3 cable: Connect everything to your MacBook Pro or Windows notebook at once.

Reviews

Global ratings 7
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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Supports 144Hz!: Computers & Accessories

This thing supports my 34" 2560 x 1080 144Hz display AND my 34" 3440 x 1600 60Hz display out of the box. No interference, no adjustments required. This slim is fantastic! hp no g-sync support but in my case it doesn't matter.

Pros
  • Cool Product
Cons
  • Quick Start Guide

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ethernet not working

DisplayPort and USB ports work fine. Ethernet works for about a minute, then stops. Strange because the lights on the network adapter are on, the computer has an IP address from DHCP, but it seems like it just starts dropping packets. Temporarily disconnecting and reconnecting resolves the issue. Don't buy this if you need Ethernet!

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Upgradeable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great document. if you can get it at the right price.

It was listed for sale on Revain for under $50 and I sold it out almost immediately. It worked flawlessly to accommodate 2 external monitors. My only complaint is that my ethernet port seems to be a bit buggy, it connects fine but the network speed freezes with use. Overall for the price if you can get it at this price it's worth it.

Pros
  • Easy to Use
Cons
  • Legacy

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Video ports not working. Total garbage. Don't waste money.

I used this to connect my 2019 13" Macbook Pro to my 4k monitor via DisplayPort and it keeps turning the monitor on and off as well as my laptop screen. The laptop keeps trying to connect to the monitor and sometimes it works for a short time, the rest of the time it doesn't recognize it and shuts off. Did the same thing with HDMI. So I went back to my old USB-C adapter and everything works fine. I got this just for Get DisplayPort capability. It's junk. Don't buy it.

Pros
  • Brings joy
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Functional, yet delicate and uncomfortable.

While this is a great little Thunderbolt dock, I have a few criticisms. So far it works great when used with Razer Blade 15. No compatibility issues after installing the drivers. incredibly short, soft and gentle. If the cable moves or somehow bends when connected to the computer, everything starts to flicker, cut, etc. In this case, the dock is generally difficult to hide and should be hanging somewhere instead. it is connected outdoors.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Security

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I gave you my heart and you had to burn me

TLDR: The dock's performance degrades over time due to overheating, causing both monitors to stop working and the USB port to become unstable. I had to cool it down with a Corsair 120mm fan hahaha to keep the dock from glitching. Like it or not, we live in a world of keys. Many of us use Apple products. On the one hand, Apple has relieved itself of the responsibility of developing a diverse range of connectivity for its laptops. No more trying to guess how much from a specific port. We only get

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging