Will this docking station work with my computer?

A computer that has a Thunderbolt 4 port or USB4 port that is running Windows 10 or later or macOS 11 or later should be compatible with the Plugable TBT-6950PD docking station. Computers that do not meet these requirements are not supported.

Do I need to install software or drivers in order to use the TBT-6950PD docking station?

Yes, a DisplayLink software application must be installed on a Windows or Mac computer in order for the dock’s HDMI video outputs to function. This process is typically automatic on Windows, but must be manually installed on macOS.

Is this docking station compatible with M1 / M2 / M3 /M4 /M5 Mac laptops?

Mac laptops with ‘base’ M1, M2, or M3 processors will only support up to three external displays. Macs with M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max, 'base' M4, M4 Pro/Max, 'base' M5, M5 Pro/Max processors will support up to four external displays.

What types of technologies are used to allow this dock to use up to four displays, and are my monitors compatible?

The TBT-6950PD combines Intel Goshen Ridge and DisplayLink technology to drive up to four displays at 3840x2160 @ 60Hz. Displays with HDMI or USB-C video inputs are supported, and if needed USB-C video adapters can be purchased separately.

Does the surface of the TBT-6950PD become warm during normal operation?

The dock’s aluminum enclosure is designed to act as a heatsink in order to dissipate heat generated inside of the unit. This is normal, and the device has been 3rd-party tested to the UL 62368-1 standard for safe operation and temperatures.

ASIN	B0D6X91JS2
Best Sellers Rank	#17,312 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #303 in Laptop Docking Stations
Brand	Plugable
Compatible Devices	MacBook Pro 13" / 14" / 15" / 16" M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max, base M4, M4 Pro/Max, base M5, M5 Pro/MaxMacBook Air, MacBook Retina, MacBook M1 / M2 / M3, HP Spectre x360 / Pavilion / Envy, Dell XPS / Precision / Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga / Flex, Surface Pro 7 / 7+ / 8 / 9, Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 / Go / Go 2 / Studio / SE, Surface Go / Go 2 / Go 3, LG Gram, Acer Aspire / Swift / Spin, ASUS Zenbook / Vivobook, and Most Windows systems with Windows 10 or newer / Most Chromebooks running ChromeOS 100 or newer Compatible Devices MacBook Pro 13" / 14" / 15" / 16" M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max, base M4, M4 Pro/Max, base M5, M5 Pro/MaxMacBook Air, MacBook Retina, MacBook M1 / M2 / M3, HP Spectre x360 / Pavilion / Envy, Dell XPS / Precision / Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga / Flex, Surface Pro 7 / 7+ / 8 / 9, Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 / Go / Go 2 / Studio / SE, Surface Go / Go 2 / Go 3, LG Gram, Acer Aspire / Swift / Spin, ASUS Zenbook / Vivobook, and Most Windows systems with Windows 10 or newer / Most Chromebooks running ChromeOS 100 or newer See more
Customer Reviews	4.1 out of 5 stars 132 Reviews
Hardware Interface	Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 Type A, USB Docking Station
Manufacturer	Plugable
Number of Ports	13
Total HDMI Ports	2
Total Number of HDMI Ports	2
Total USB Ports	6
Total Usb Ports	6
UPC	819927013433
Warranty Description	2 Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty
Wattage	96

Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Quad Monitors 100W, Thunderbolt Docking Station Connects up to Four 4K Monitors for Windows and Mac Laptops, 2x HDMI, 4x Thunderbolt 4/USB C, Driver Required TBT-6950PD

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