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What mattersPlugable UD-ULTC4KChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-C with DP Alt Mode; DP 1.4 for full triple 4K60——
Display technologyUSB graphics / DisplayLink——
Maximum displays*3 displays maximum——
Power to laptop*100W published host power——
HDMI sockets3——
DisplayPort sockets3——
Display conditions3 × 4K60 with suitable DP 1.4 host; DP 1.2 reduces native channel to 4K30——
Mac requirementsDisplayLink required for two channels; native output needs Alt Mode——
Windows requirementsWindows with DisplayLink software; native channel also requires DP Alt Mode——
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet——
USB peripherals4 USB-A 5Gbps; 1 USB-C 10Gbps accessory port——
Before buyingDisplayLink installation and permissions required; Only three monitors despite six video sockets——
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