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What mattersStarTech 132N-TB4USB4DOCKStarTech 132N-TB4USB4DOCKChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionThunderbolt 4 or USB4 recommended; reduced USB-C fallback
Display technologythunderbolt
Maximum displays*4
Power to laptop (W)*98
HDMI sockets2
DisplayPort sockets2
Display conditionsUp to quad 4K60 Windows with documented DSC host; up to dual 4K60 supported Mac
Mac requirementsNative model/chip limits; not a DisplayLink workaround
Windows requirementsQuad 4K60 requires supported host with DP 1.4 DSC
Wired network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
USB peripherals6 USB-A ports at mixed 480Mbps/5/10Gbps plus 1 USB-C 10Gbps
Before buyingQuad displays depend on Windows, host GPU, DSC and video configuration. Base M1/M2 support one native external display; other Mac limits vary. Official host charging is 98W, despite 100W listing wording. DisplayPort outputs require active adapters when conversion is needed.
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