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What mattersStarTech DK31C2DHSPDStarTech DK31C2DHSPDChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-C DP Alt Mode; DP 1.4 HBR3/DSC for maximum output
Display technologymst
Maximum displays*3
Power to laptop (W)*100
HDMI sockets1
DisplayPort sockets2
Display conditionsDSC: dual 4K60 or triple 4K30; lower host bandwidth lowers resolution
Mac requirementsNot an independent multi-display Mac dock
Windows requirementsMST-capable Windows host; ChromeOS also listed
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
USB peripherals2 USB-C 10Gbps; 2 USB-A 5Gbps; 2 USB-A USB 2.0
Before buyingDual 4K60 or triple 4K30 requires DP 1.4 HBR3 with DSC. Independent MST multi-monitor operation is not supported on macOS. Laptop GPU display-count limits still apply.
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