USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor HDMI for Dell HP, Laptop Docking Station Thunderbolt 3/4 Dock USB C Hub Multiport Adapter with 2 HDMI,VGA,Ethernet,5 USB,100W PD,SD/TF, Audio for Lenovo,Surface Go

 

This Abiwazy docking station expands one Thunderbolt 3 / Thunderbolt 4 / Full-Functioned USB-C laptop port into fourteen ports. These are:

2 x HDMI (4K@60Hz for HDMI 1, 4K@30Hz for HDMI 2);

1 x DisplayPort (DP 1.4 – 4K@30Hz maximum resolution / refresh rate);

2 x USB-C 3.0 (5 Gbps);

2 x USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbps);

2 x USB-A 2.0 (480 Mbps);

1 x USB-C 100W PD (supports 65W pass-through charging);

1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps);

1 x SD Card Reader (104 MB/s);

1 x TF (Micro SD) Card Reader (104 MB/s);

1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack.

All ports work as per their stated spec, which in the case of the video ports isn’t as impressive as it could have been. There are plenty of other multiport docking stations that feature 3 or even 4 video ports capable of delivering 4K video at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Only one of this docking station’s video ports (HDMI 1) can deliver this resolution and refresh rate. The manufacturer should have spent a little more on components in order to improve the spec of the video ports. Most gamers, cinephiles and video editors would gladly pay an extra 5 or 10 in order to get a docking station that features HDMI and DP ports which can all achieve 4K@60Hz performance, even when used simultaneously. Plenty of other manufacturers are producing docking stations capable of that. I think that Abiwazy should have followed suit – that would have broadened this docking station’s appeal and future-proofed it to a degree.

All the other ports work well – no criticisms there. The USB-A ports, of course, could all have been 3.1 or 3.2 instead of 2.0 and 3.0, but the 2.0 ports are meant for keyboard and mouse (which they’re more than adequate for) while the 3.0 ports offer fast enough data-transfer rates to satisfy the vast majority of people.

The shell is made of aluminium alloy – a good choice of material for the job, as it is strong and lightweight plus its high conductivity makes it effective at dissipating heat, thereby keeping internal components at a safe operating temperature.

The current retail price of 49.99 (down from the RRP of 59.99) is decent value. I’d rather see the price a little higher and the video ports’ spec improved accordingly, though. Nevertheless, this 14-in-1 drive is a useful piece of kit.

 

There are many USB C hubs available. Most follow a similar design, a grey alloy box and a short USB C connection cable to leverage a high-spec (at least data and display) USB C socket.

The various hubs for sale on Amazon offer different ports, and when considering which hub to buy, the principle question has to be; “how many ports and what kind of connections do I need?”

The main price driver is usually the number and quality of the display connections. However, the quality and speed of the data ports are also important.
The price point of this hub is on the higher side; however, does the impressive number and the quality of these connections justify the asking price?

Here you get two HDMI ports (4K@60Hz if used individually), and the third is a DP port which is also 4k.
If you use all three ports, the output is limited to 1080p.

Regarding connecting multiple monitors, how the desktop will present depends on your OS and hardware, so worth checking out what your device and software can deliver. (Also see the descriptions infographic).

The data connections are:
Two USB-C 3.0 5Gps data ports.
Two USB-A 3.0 5Gps data ports.
There are then SD/TF and Micro-SD card reader slots; this is a useful feature if you use these data storage devices frequently.

In addition, there are two old-school USB A 2.0 ports, and while USB A 2.0 has been around for over twenty years, it is still the standard used by peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard or webcam.
So these have utility in this way, but data moves at a pedestrian 480Mpbs.

There is an up-to-100w pass-through charging via a USB-C PD port.

Further, there is an ethernet port at 1Gbps via the standard RJ45 socket.

Lastly, there is a 3.5mm Audio and microphone combined jack port.

While this product deserves consideration, MOKIN and others have hubs with higher-definition display connections and faster USB 3.2 data ports at and above this price point.
However, 14 expanded ports from a single USB-C make this a useful device for the range of good standard connections at a reasonable price.
So, in conclusion, the value of this impressively titled 14-in-1 USB-C hub must come down to how well it fits your individual user requirements.

 

Using it with an Elitebook 840 G8 – three monitors ( 2 x HDMI and 1 x VGA) in extended mode – Windows 10 – and the laptop display stays active also. Running the audio from the hub also. All good, no issues so far. Browsing and office apps, no games.

 

An excellent product at a fraction of the HP price for the same thing. I use it on an HP Laptop to primarily view two monitors – which works fine. Would recommend to anyone that uses HDMI cables.

 

Two Simple Questions:
1. What device do you use the adapter for?
2 AOC E2070S whn monitors and wireless keybord
2. Did the adapter compatible/work well with your device?
Yes, a Lenovo Yoga 7

 

I use it on my notebook air1. And it worked out on the box straight away. Get a bit warm but not a problem.

 

Great featured usb-c dock let down by the short captive usb-c connecting cable meaning of you want to hide it away you’ll need an extension cable

 

I had an issue and it was corrected swiftly by support, great product support. The item itself is sturdy and works well, I only get one output in 1440p and one in 1080p but that’s acceptable.