Tuesday, July 18th 2023
Plugable Launches UD-4VPD, a USB4 Dual 4K HDMI Docking Station
Vibrant and immersive visuals come standard with Plugable's USB4 Dual 4K HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD), one of the first docks on the market to support dual HDMI displays at up to 4K 120 Hz. But pristine display properties are only part of the proposition offered up by the UD-4VPD. In addition to the 11-port expansion, it supplies 100 W charging for your laptop and 20 W high-speed charging for your phone, tablet, or other USB-C peripherals.
Immersive Display Options
Leveraging the latest chipsets, the UD-4VPD delivers smooth and fluid images that are great for video editing, graphic rendering, gaming, and getting work done. The docking station can also support a single 8K display at 60 Hz to complement a wide range of professional and creative applications.
Prepare for Productivity
The USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station is designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Whether users are focused on content creation, design, or general office applications, the UD-4VPD docking station offers improved performance and versatility. Its 11-in-1 expansion capabilities include:
The UD-4VPD docking station utilizes the benefits of USB4 technology to offer high-speed data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. It is also fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 systems, providing seamless connectivity across a wide range of devices. Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C hosts are also supported, though in some cases with reduced display mode options. Plug-and-play connection through a single 1 m USB4 Type-C cable (included), the UD-4VPD simplifies setup and reduces cable clutter.
The docking station is designed for Windows 10 and newer. While the UD-4VPD can also be used with Macs, the macOS does not support MST so only one display can be extended.
Buy the Plugable USB4 Dual Monitor Docking Station with 4K 120 Hz HDMI, 100 W Charging: List Price: $199.95
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Plugable Blog
Immersive Display Options
Leveraging the latest chipsets, the UD-4VPD delivers smooth and fluid images that are great for video editing, graphic rendering, gaming, and getting work done. The docking station can also support a single 8K display at 60 Hz to complement a wide range of professional and creative applications.
The USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station is designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Whether users are focused on content creation, design, or general office applications, the UD-4VPD docking station offers improved performance and versatility. Its 11-in-1 expansion capabilities include:
- HDMI 2.1: Enjoy stunning visual clarity with support for dual 4K displays at 120 Hz or a single 8K display at 60 Hz
- USB4: Powered by the latest chipsets and leveraging the full potential of the USB4 standard to enable 40 Gbps bandwidth on USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 systems while providing backward compatibility for previous generations of USB-C systems
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet: Stay connected with lightning-fast wired network connectivity
- Combination Audio Port: Conveniently connect headsets or external speakers
- SD/MicroSD Card Reader: Easily access and transfer files from memory cards
- Four USB ports: Connect peripherals and devices, including one USB Type-C port with 20 W power delivery for charging tablets and smartphones
- Safe Host Charging: Keep laptops charged with 100 W USB-C Power Delivery, featuring safe power negotiation for laptops requiring less power
The UD-4VPD docking station utilizes the benefits of USB4 technology to offer high-speed data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. It is also fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 systems, providing seamless connectivity across a wide range of devices. Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C hosts are also supported, though in some cases with reduced display mode options. Plug-and-play connection through a single 1 m USB4 Type-C cable (included), the UD-4VPD simplifies setup and reduces cable clutter.
Buy the Plugable USB4 Dual Monitor Docking Station with 4K 120 Hz HDMI, 100 W Charging: List Price: $199.95
10 Comments on Plugable Launches UD-4VPD, a USB4 Dual 4K HDMI Docking Station
There's no direct-disclosure; safe to assumeno.kb.plugable.com/en_US/usb-c-docks/what-are-the-display-output-capabilities-for-the-ud-4vpd
Only 4K 120hz, and no 8K Resolutions are listed; something is fishy about this Hub.IMO, this looks like some off-the-shelf solution with a firmware hack to support 4k 120hz, that's it.
I contacted the company; reply added at beginning of post.
Edit: I take that back. This dock doesn’t seem all that different than existing solutions on the market. At least some others have additional downstream thunderbolt ports, and can support multiple independent displays on macOS. This is a yawn.
Like... productivity ends with a single port...
Normal working day here means (besides mouse and keyboard, thats 2 USB-A) there are 2 to 4 USB-A extra devices connected, 2 to 3 USB-C devices connected at the same time.
Nowadays pretty much all usb-c devices come with usb-c to usb-c cables. So you can only connect a single one to this dock, and if you want a second one, you have to go and buy a new USB-A -> USB-C cable.