WAVLINK USB-C/USB 3.0 5K Universal Laptop Docking Station with Dual 4K Display for Specific Windows, Mac OS (2 HDMI & 2 DP, 2 USB C & 3 USB A, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio&Mic) for Working Online

Was easy to set up and install the driver software. Works great on both PC and Mac running 2 monitors with no issues

Tried multiple docks to get 3 monitors running off laptop alone. Reaching these lofty prices was not something I had expected but I have this dock flawlessly running two 27 inch monitors and a 34 inch monitor at full resolution. Also running multiple items from the USB ports provided and connecting to the laptop with a single cable is very neat and tidy.As said in the title, not cheap but certainly works.

This review is for the: Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, WAVLINK 8K Single / 4K Triple Display Laptop Dock. (Don't you just hate it when a vendors puts 10 quite different products into one listing, coz how do you tell who's reviewed what). Anyway, this is about the 4k Triple display dock and specifically using it with a Apple Macbook Air M3.So initial thoughts were encouraging. I'd done research. This Dock was recommended on Macworld. Supports triple display but only two displays extended mode for a Macbook Air M3 due to Apple limitations so you have to shut the macbook. Fair enough. However, on receiving the device and checking the manual, the dock is actually only 2 HDMI ports. The third is a usb c port into which you have to plug a usb-c to hmdi adapter. So it's not triple display. It's dual display + pass thru. But there's more. If both HDMI ports are used (with Mac) they are only mirrored. To get dual extended display, you have to use pass through usb c port and buy your own usb-c to hdmi adapter. So actually, in my book that's 1 display port + 1 pass through.But there's more. I tested ethernet first with my old displaylink dock (it works but the drivers are a little flaky so I'd like to use a Thunderbolt HW solution). I have 1Gbs. With the triple display dock, with two monitors connected, this drops to 100Mbs. OK. And I'm only have HD monitors, not 4K. So two HD HDMI and the LAN cuts to 1/10th speed.If I remove both displays, (open my laptop because now I can't see anything), re run the ethernet test, I do get 1GBs.If you're happy that you've paid a premium for a triple display dock and you've got 1 display + 1 pass thru and you don't need to connect to ethernet at same time, perhaps this dock is for you. It looks good. Construction seems fine. The power cable could run a kettle it's so thick. I didn't test the PD ports but the specs should give rapid charing for a phone or tablet. For me, it's expensive and doesn't deliver on the functionality promised.

Easy to use although did have some issues initially connecting no idea why. Once set up no problems just one lead from laptop to hub and everything else attached to hub. Therefore I can move my laptop by unplugging one lead - ideal.

I was looking for a Docking Station for my MacBook 2021 (14inch M1 Pro Max). I primarily wanted to drive three monitors, run an external SSD, and also have the optionality of plugging in some additional USB / Thunderbolt devices.I initially chose this as it has a large number of down stream thunderbolts (4), USB ports with some running at 10gb, a 2.5Gig Network and also 2 * DisplayPort and 2 * HDMI outputs.So definitely felt like versatility and optionality.My two main issues with this device1. Displaylink - the device relies on DisplayLink software if you are to use the Displayport or HDMI outputs. The issues with Displaylink which I wasn't aware of are the fact you cannot run any copyrighted streams at all (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV etc..). In addition Displaylink performance is not great, ie when you move windows around on a Displaylink monitor there is lag / lethargy at times and not the crispness you want. I spoke with Support and you cannot bypass Displaylink if you are using the HDMI / Displayport outputs2. Size and aesthetic appeal - This thing is a huge brick. See photo next to my 14inch MacBook. It is also not very asthetically appealing, the cables go in both sides so it starts to look a bit of a mess on the desk. There is also another brick of a power adaptorI could put up with the size and asthetics if I could use all the ports the way I want. Not being able to use HDMI and Displayport (due to DisplayLink) cuts out half the brick and also the device begins losing its selling points. I also start to clog up all those extra Thunderbolt outputs.If you have a lower spec MacBook where you need to use Displaylink for multiple displays then this device could be for you.It has a compelling price point, but alas its compromised Displaylink and the massive size put me off.

Very pleased with this. Where once I had many things plugged into my lappy, now I have just one. Everything working just fine.

I've using this with an M3 Macbook Air, with an additional Thunderbolt to HDMI cable plugged in to the passthru port of the dock to use two external monitors (with the macbook lid closed). This means I only have one Thunderbolt cable plugged into my Macbook giving a nice clean, multiscreen setup with no need for Display Link software/screen recording or any of the related issues.

I was looking for a dock that could provide two monitor outputs. It works for usual activity but had issues with some video playback and regularly cuts out when Zoom or Microsoft Teams is being used (I don't know if this is linked to screen recording). A screen or both will just go black. The visualisation can also be a bit laggy, even on powerpoint. Overall fine, but not optimal for the price point.