Plugable
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 HDMI Docking Station with 96W Charging (TBT4-UDX1)
Overview
The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 HDMI Docking Station (TBT4-UDX1) is an 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock that delivers 96W certified laptop charging, dual 4K@60Hz display output, and 40Gbps data speeds across three Thunderbolt 4 ports. It expands a single host Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port into versatile connectivity including 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, SD UHS-II card reader, and a high-resolution 32-bit 384KHz audio jack. The TAA-compliant design and included 1m Thunderbolt 4 cable make it an ideal docking solution for Windows and Mac laptops in professional and enterprise environments.
Key Highlights
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Three Thunderbolt 4 ports (1 upstream, 2 downstream) with 40Gbps bandwidth — fully USB4 compatible for ultra-fast peripheral connectivity
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Dual 4K@60Hz display support via HDMI 2.0a + included USB-C to HDMI adapter, or single 8K@30Hz via Thunderbolt downstream
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96W certified Power Delivery (100W capable) charges a MacBook Pro 14" from 0-50% in ~30 minutes; 15W charging to each downstream Thunderbolt port
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11-port expansion: 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE with Wake-on-LAN, SD UHS-II card reader (312 MB/s), and bi-directional 3.5mm audio with 32-bit 384KHz DAC
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TAA-compliant, compact aluminum design at 445g with included 1m Thunderbolt 4 cable and 135W external power supply
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Plugable |
| Model | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 HDMI Docking Station with 96W Charging (TBT4-UDX1) |
| Upstream Interface | Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps bidirectional, USB4 compatible) |
| Downstream Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (15W each, 40Gbps, USB4/Thunderbolt 3 compatible) |
| Power Delivery (Upstream) | 96W Certified (100W Max, PD 3.0 protocol) |
| Power Delivery (Downstream) | 15W per Thunderbolt port (dynamically allocated from host power budget) |
| Display Support | Dual 4K@60Hz via HDMI + USB-C to HDMI adapter (included); single 8K@30Hz via Thunderbolt; 3840x2160@60Hz max on HDMI |
| HDMI Specification | HDMI 2.0a (4K@60Hz, HDCP 2.2) |
| Ethernet Speed | 2.5Gbps (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, Realtek RTL8156B) |
| SD Card Speed | UHS-II (up to 312 MB/s, Genesys Logic GL3227/GL3232S) |
| Audio Specification | 3.5mm TRRS Combo Jack (bi-directional, 32-bit 384KHz, Realtek ALC4042) |
| Compatibility | Windows 10 & 11, macOS 11.2+; Thunderbolt 4, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C hosts; dual display requires M1 Pro/Max or later on Mac |
| Material | Aluminum / High-Grade Plastic |
| Weight | 445 g (15.7 oz) |