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What mattersPlugable UD-ULTCDLPlugable UD-ULTCDLChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and PD
Display technologydisplaylink
Maximum displays*3
Power to laptop (W)*100
HDMI sockets3
DisplayPort sockets0
Display conditions1 × 4K30 native; 2 × 1920 × 1200 at 60Hz DisplayLink
Mac requirementsRequires DisplayLink for the additional two screens
Windows requirementsWindows with DisplayLink software; native channel also requires DP Alt Mode
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
USB peripherals4 USB-A 5Gbps; front USB-C accessory connection
Before buyingMixed display resolution limits Protected video content is not supported by the DisplayLink arrangement
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