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What mattersj5create JCD543Choose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode——
Display technologyCheck model documentation——
Maximum displays*3 displays maximum——
Power to laptop*100W published host power——
HDMI sockets2——
DisplayPort sockets1——
Display conditionsHDMI + VGA + DisplayPort or HDMI; digital 4K30, VGA 1080p60——
Mac requirementsDriver required; observe manufacturer mode restrictions——
Windows requirementsWindows 10 or later with manufacturer driver——
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet——
USB peripherals3 USB-A and 1 USB-C data ports, 5Gbps——
Before buyingMaximum three external screens despite four video sockets.; Triple-screen combinations include VGA; 4K is limited to 30Hz.; Requires j5create display driver and USB-C video support; up to 100W pass-through needs a separate charger.——
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