Belkin Professional Speakers with Docking Station and 4K HDMI Display, Model E248W 19203R Review

After several attempts and countless hours of watching videos on YouTube, I found out that the M1 supports dual displays. It worked *instantly*. First, make sure you have the DisplayPort drivers installed. When you connect your device for the first time, you may need to unplug and plug it back in. The power button glows blue when no monitors are detected and green when they are. SO GOOD TO HAVE TWO MONITORS. I'm not sure why this couldn't be supported at launch.

If I were just a college student trying to work in my dorm room and I needed to extend my monitor or something secondary then this would be the perfect product! I don't think this product is for people who work 9 to 5 and demand a lot from their gear... I am currently using the Big Sur 11.5 docking station... After I was able to resolve this issue, my next dilemma was that my peripherals were not working not good with it. In particular, I use a Bluetooth USB device for phone calls (Poly BT600).

I've gone through at least two docks before and it has the best features so far. It has three USB ports, a 3.5mm audio input and output, a power button, an Ethernet port and two HDMI ports. The power adapter for the docking station charges the laptop when it is plugged in. It's also surprisingly light. The DisplayLink software was pretty easy to use to get external displays working. The first dock I had only had 2 USB-A ports, which was pretty basic. It's enough for the devices I have…

Yes, it works with the M1 MacBook Pro to access secondary displays in combination with DisplayLink download and drivers. No, it is not error free. Some apps experience glitches when used, requiring disconnect and reconnect (e.g. Apple TV, which sometimes has issues with non-Apple displays). For my workflow, it's exactly what I needed from a trusted brand to solve the ridiculous problem Apple created with the M1 by not enabling multiple displays on the MacBook Pro. Thank you Bellini!

FYI: I returned this product and am currently awaiting a refund. It was a very strange product. I'm not sure if the one I got was just messed up, but it worked if and ONLY if I plugged in the hub AFTER (and usually 20 seconds after) I plugged the hub into my computer . Otherwise the hub will not send a display signal to my monitor. I kept getting an error saying there was no signal from either HDMI or DisplayPort depending on what I was trying to use. So if you are comfortable every time you…

When I ordered I didn't understand the restrictions - this pup needs extra. Requires an external 65W power supply. Otherwise the functionality is limited. Belkin Website Disclaimer: The USB-C port on the Belkin INC004 is for power only and cannot be used to sync data or charge the device unless using an external power source. [Ignore the double negative syntax, which is inherently confusing btw] Another problem - look closely, it ONLY has a Type-C USB connector. Oh, that's ONLY for power. This…

I was looking for a dock that was cheaper, good quality, and offered (2) dual displays plus the MacBook screen itself. Unfortunately not many devices seem to be compatible with the M1 chip installed in my work MacBook. I was nervous it would be buggy but it works great. And since the MacBook Air only has (2) USB-C ports, it's great that this docking station charges your computer at the same time and only requires the use of (1) USB-C port. Definitely recommend.

I liked it so much that I bought two, one just as a backup, one used which was actually much cheaper and in perfect condition than the new one I also bought. They seem to be in short supply or not widely available online. It comes with enough power adapter to power a laptop in transit, so you only need to connect a USB-C cable to the laptop, and it will also support dual monitors (I have two 27" Acer 1080p) and two external hard drives I use for manufacturing drive backups with Time Machine…

I have a MacBook Pro 13" 2020 M1 that has a hidden native "feature" that it doesn't support more than one display (beware of Gen 1 products). This dock combined with DisplayLink Manager provides support for multiple displays, but I know it will NOT work in clamshell mode (which is a compelling use case to allow a workstation to run) If you don't want an open MacBook left on your desktop, that's still not an option I'm assuming this is the only os intended for Apple Silicon MacBook 2nd Gen…

Nothing to say, I needed a docking station that would allow me to easily connect and remove my laptop to the monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc. I needed them to work on both my Windows laptops and Macbook laptops. I had no problems with that. Works well

I've been using this adapter for almost 2 months now with my Macbook Air 2021 and Lenovo Yoga 730. I only needed HDMI and USB-A ports so this was a good option compared to other products. I like that it is compact and portable. It has worked well so far and has been very useful for watching movies or working on the big screen. Remember that it uses more power when plugged in, so plug in your laptop's power cord while using it.

When I received the USB-C hub I was very impressed. It worked exactly as I had hoped. After 4 months the USB ports failed. Still works as a display multiplier but no longer recognizes BT USB mouse/keyboard ports. Unfortunately, I have been very happy with the device so far.

I tried several different USB-C adapters to be able to use 2 external displays on an M1 Mac. That's the only thing I've had success with. However, you need to use additional software to complete the task. Setting it up was a bit tricky as you have to allow the software to access the screen recording. Also, I couldn't see the initial login screen on my external monitor - I had to login on my laptop and then both of my external screens appeared. Using the laptop's internal screen, I was able to…

I can now use dual monitors on my MacBook Pro (2017) or MacBook Air (2020) while sitting at my desk. It also charges the laptop. Great product for your money.

Use it to connect an external monitor or keyboard. It would be possible to use a different USB-C but this one works well - I love Apple but not being generous with ports.

Needed a dock when unexpectedly had to work long term at my mother's house. The dock worked great but the rubber strips on top of the dock didn't work properly. The laptop keeps slipping out of the docking station. otherwise it works great.

I paid extra for the Belkin brand, but it's just as useless as an unnamed Chinese brand. Both USB ports are not working. Sometimes it doesn't even load. Not worth the money.

Belkin F4U092 adds this renowned manufacturer/distributor to many other jack manufacturers. Where laptop and tablet makers object, accessory makers must dare to fill the gap. Although Belkin might be a little late to this party. Luckily, your video options include USB-C, VGA, DP, or HDMI. In general, you get 4K HDMI 1.4, 4K DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, 1x USB-C PD 3.0, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x Ethernet, SD 3.0 card reader, MicroSD 3.0, Audio In/Out 3.5 mm. Which ports do you need? On…

I like this dock because it has allowed me to standardize my Mac and Windows laptops on the same device. Because it uses DisplayLink, Apple M1 computers can connect to up to two external displays with this device. I've given it to about 10 people in my company and I use it with my M1 Mac, I haven't had any problems so far except that I had to manually launch DisplayLink Manager once when it crashed. I highly recommend this product.

I bought it to connect my Chromebook to my TV and needed multiple USB ports for my peripherals (mouse, keyboard, webcam). I chose the Belkin because I know the brand and previously had a smaller size. Unfortunately the HDMI audio didn't come through so I sent it back.