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๐Ÿ”Œ Wavlink USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station: Dual Video Monitors, HDMI, DVI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 4USB 3.0 & 2 USB-C Ports Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”Œ Wavlink USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station: Dual Video Monitors, HDMI, DVI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 4USB 3.0 & 2 USB-C Ports

Built-in HDMI and DVI outputs each resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, HDMI port supports resolutions up to 2560x1440@ 50Hz with a single HDMI display only. DVI to VGA adapters are supplied for added flexibility, great for different home and office workspace applications. Gigabit Ethernet network RJ-45 port 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet, 6x USB 3.0 ports for super transfer speed up to 5 Gbps. Docking station is suggested for use with web and productivity software; not recommended for gaming, cannot be mixed with non-DisplayLink USB adapters. Supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, 2015 and later Chromebooks, Android 5.0(5.0 or later) Tablet or Smartphone. (Please refer to Display Link website for more system compatibility). Build in USB 3.0 GPU certified by DisplayLink. What in the box:1 x Aluminum USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking station - 1 x 12V/3A power adapter - 1 x DVI to VGA converter - 1 x USB 3.0 cable -- 1 x Instruction Manual - 1 x 12 months manufacturer Card.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Terrible Support - Cannot Install Driver

I am using Dell XPS 13 - 64 bit with Windows 10. The machine looks good enough but the support is terrible. The only guide in the box tells you to download the driver from wavlink.com/drivers/ which would be good enough except these drivers don't work (at least not compatible with Windows 10), but because they come as . RAR files and no documentation that you probably won't recognize until you waste a lot of time. After contacting the company, you'll find that the "real" drivers are onโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Pleasant
Cons
  • Not Reliable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

He does everything he says. Really really good.

I bought this because we are testing a Chromebook at work (HP13). This is really great for my needs. I am using a Dell 15" Ultra on HDMI and a Dell 24" HD on DVI. They work great. I also have an Anker hub with 8 USB3.0 ports plugged into the back of this unit. All peripherals work amazingly well. The only "minusโ€ is charging. It doesn't charge my Chromebook HP13, but it's not supposed to. What pleased me was the ability to charge a Chromebook. I can use it all day by plugging it in and notโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Running macOS 10.14.1

Attention! The WavLink website does not link to the latest DisplayLink drivers (for macOS as of 11/28/2018). However, support for WavLink proved helpful: when I emailed them my problem, they sent me a link to the actual DisplayLink site download page for the latest drivers. I also had to upgrade my MacBook from macOS 10.14 to 10.14. 1080p display and docked my iPhone and it works fine. Edit: While not officially supported, it's very easy to remove the base of this device and mount itโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Stable test results
Cons
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 3 out of 5

It works for me without any problems, but I noticed that the download speed does not decrease.

I was very happy to open my package on September 18th and connect the docking station. It has everything I wanted in a dock, including USB-C ports (didn't look for it in a dock). It works fine for me, but I've noticed that my download speed won't exceed 7.5 MB/s. I'm not happy with that. When I use Wi-Fi instead, or connect Ethernet to my laptop, I get speeds in excess of 100Mbps. I upload a lot of things and the files are usually large, which makes them take longer to load. I use fast.comโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Drivers are now banned! was: Everything works, with extended monitors on Mac after November 2018 Disc 5.0.1

Update February 2020 The company is now blocking this product as it is not for sale so you will do it have to buy another one. The latest driver does not display a window on dual monitors, and the driver currently in beta no longer supports rotated monitors. Apple does not support the functionality of the DisplayLink drivers used by WavLink. Avoid this company until they develop Apple supported drivers. And if you buy one, get ready to let the company wipe the screen on your other monitors too.

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Nothing here