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⚡ Silver StarTech.com Thunderbolt 2 Dock 4K Laptop Docking Station with Thunderbolt to HDMI, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and eSATA (TB2DOCK4KDHC) Review

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BrandStarTech
ColorSilver
Hardware InterfaceHDMI
Compatible DevicesMacBook Pro
Total USB Ports4
Item Dimensions LxWxH12.28 x 5.51 x 3.54 inches
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Description of ⚡ Silver StarTech.com Thunderbolt 2 Dock 4K Laptop Docking Station with Thunderbolt to HDMI, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and eSATA (TB2DOCK4KDHC)

UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION: The TB2DOCK4KDHC laptop docking station is compatible with all Thunderbolt 2 equipped MacBook Pro (macOS 10.12 to 10.13.3) and PC laptops (Windows 7 and up). Compatible Networks: 10/100/1000 Mbps. CONNECT DUAL MONITORS: Hook up two displays to this dual monitor docking station using the HDMI DisplayPort port and the Thunderbolt 2 port to multitask with graphics and video. Content in 4K Ultra HD resolution can be displayed on one monitor. HIGH-END AUDIO: Connect speakers by hooking up an audio receiver to the docking station with the 5.1 SPDIF optical audio output and line input to harness the audio capabilities of your laptop or MacBook. Enjoy high-end audio for a studio experience. MORE PORTS: Connect up to 11 peripherals to this Thunderbolt 2 dock, which includes hard to find ports such as eSATA and SPDIF. There are also 4 USB 3.0 Type A ports, including one Fast-Charge port for mobile devices. FAST CONNECTIONS: Leave your peripherals hooked up to the Thunderbolt docking station and quickly connect your PC laptop or MacBook with a single Thunderbolt 2 cable (included). Maximize your productivity with 20Gbps of throughput.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Works Mostly - Laptop Accessories

I use this every day as a docking station for my MacBook Pro. It works great with my external monitor, keyboard and other accessories. The only problem is that the 1/8" audio (headphone) jack isn't always recognized. Sometimes I need to replug the device, but usually I just give up and plug my cable into the headphone jack on my laptop.

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Makes me nervous

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Gigabit Ethernet port and video issues - Works on MBPR 2015

- Product looks good but has issues1. The Gigabit Ethernet port doesn't work with my Mac. It worked for some time, now it doesn't work at all.2. Video bandwidth is also sluggish, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Because of this problem, I ended up connecting an additional 4K display directly to the MBPR via the HDMI port. This is primarily against the purpose of the document and what I was looking for. I currently have a bulky USB hub for almost $200. I have a support message at…

Pros
  • Works great for me
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Think twice when you buy STARTECH THUNDERBOLT 2 Dock

Bought about two weeks ago. It worked quite well, I'll be honest, because the combo I/O (3.5mm jack) rarely showed up in the system configuration. Sometimes I had to reboot the mac to make it viewable and usable, to this day I've used it after shutting down the entire system (mac and dock) and at night when I needed to use it again, the option in Die System configuration stopped showing, I think the internal chipset must have burned for some reason, other services work fine, but the RJ-45…

Pros
  • Large selection
Cons
  • No insurance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Solid performance, flexible and beautiful appearance.

I don't review much of what I buy, only electronics that are of exceptional quality and/or have had a long and healthy tinkering experience. It's safe to say that this device ticks both the boxes. I've been using this product for a little over 2 1/2 years and it has proven to be reliable. With great build quality and simple looks, it's the perfect companion for MBPro (it's my desktop until I unplug it and go to the library). It's been a faithful companion, powering my 34-inch LG monitor…

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • Annoying