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What mattersStarTech DK30A2DHUChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-A or USB-C laptop; dock-side USB-B host socket——
Display technologyUSB graphics / DisplayLink——
Maximum displays*2 displays maximum——
Power to laptop*No laptop charging——
HDMI sockets2——
DisplayPort sockets2——
Display conditionsTwo independent 4K60 screens using HDMI or DisplayPort pairs——
Mac requirementsDisplayLink required; extended displays supported on listed Macs——
Windows requirementsSupported Windows with DisplayLink driver——
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet——
USB peripherals6 USB-A 5Gbps ports——
Before buyingNo laptop charging.; Dock-side host connector is USB-B; use the correct included cable.; DisplayLink software required; four video sockets support two screens.——
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