Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, Dual 4K@60Hz Display Support, 85W Power Delivery, 3X Downstream TBT4, 1xUSB A 3.1, Mac/Windows Compatible, Black, 4.76 x 2.84 x 0.86 inches

This is a great docking station! It has a durable metal casing, with just the right amount of ports, and a good compact size. I decided to try it out given that the competitors and "name brands" are charging around 2-3x the cost for a simple thunderbolt docks. I have been shopping a long time, and everything I was looking at was either incompatible, expensive, provided the wrong ports for my needs, or was too bulky. When I just wanted simple function. I have a MacBook Pro with a M3 Pro chip, and I'm generally happy with it, but it does not support MST and daisy-chaining. So, I have been looking for a good thunderbolt docking station that would allow me to upstream charge my laptop, and at least two downstream ports to cast my dual-monitor setup. I also thought it would be a bonus if I could attach my mechanical keyboard to a USB-A port, if available. When I came across this, it seemed like a perfect docking station to hook my entire desktop setup to, so I could easily connect my laptop and have it come to life. I have done heavy work if it is writing and debugging code, editing large files for photography projects, running VMs, etc. I have not yet run into any connectivity, speed, or quality issues while using this dock. I was very happy that it is so compatible with MacOS. Reading the many reviews on the competitors, they either didn't support every OS or it was grainy and slower with MacOS. I switch between my MacBook, or my dual-boot Lenovo with Windows and Linux. I will be testing with the Lenovo soon, to see the compatibility with all OS. I am so far very happy with the compatibility and simple yet high quality product. TLDR: If you want a simple docking station with a good performance at a reasonable cost, I would highly recommend getting this one!

When I look for things to plug into an outlet and then into my equipment, I'm checking for a few things, but mainly power supplies because a lot of manufacturers skimp on these, and that's just not right. So I'll start with the power supply that comes with this unit, which is a big, beefy and heavy power supply made by Chicony, Model A18-135P1B, which is grounded, well-made and is UL and CE Listed. These things do matter to me. While it's long and wide, it's actually quite narrow and mounts under a desk very nicely. The dock itself is also very well-made and reminds me of any number of other higher-end units on the market in both size, shape, design and features. it has all of the ports I need (three USB-C/ThunderBolt 4 ports, one on the front to connect to your computer and two on the rear), three USB-A ports, again one on the front, one on the back, an Ethernet port, one HDMI port and a headphone jack. If you need more than this, hubs will always work, but so far I've been satisfied. Connected to my MacBook Pro M4 Pro, I get every ounce of speed and performance I expected with an external thunderbolt 4 drive, the audio works great passed-through, although I use a 3rd-party amp plugged into it's USB port and have noticed no issues at all. It's featureful enough to satisfy my needs, compact enough to fit under my laptop stand, and inexpensive enough to have me still scratching my head. I can't recommend it enough. If you're worried about spending too much on the flagship products, getting a dock that fits on your desk, but also worry about plugging something cheap into your valuable equipment, this is the dock for you. Great fit and finish all around, wonderful quality and attention to safety details like the outstanding power supply convinced me.

Major Charging Issues After a Few Months I bought this Amazon Basics Thunderbolt 4 Pro Dock to use with my Dell XPS (which has native Thunderbolt 4 ports) to drive two 4K @ 60Hz monitors. Unfortunately, it has been plagued with technical issues. The Issues: Boot-Up Screen Flickering: From day one, whenever I power on the laptop, the BIOS and Windows logo flicker and blink heavily before finally reaching the Windows logon screen. Charging Failure (Trickle Charge Only): It worked decently for about three months, but then my laptop stopped fully charging. I initially assumed it was a BIOS battery protection setting, but it has gotten progressively worse. The dock now only "trickle charges" my laptop—taking a staggering 8 hours just to go from 30% to 44% before stalling completely. It's the Dock's problem: To rule out a laptop issue, I tested my original Dell travel charger. The OEM Dell charger handles a 100% charge in 3 to 4 hours with zero issues. This dock simply cannot sustain the power delivery it promises over time. For a premium Thunderbolt 4 device, failing after just three months is unacceptable. Avoid this unit if you need reliable power delivery. The power on blinking is an indication this dock is not syncing with Laptop (driver issues).

As a simple, inexpensive dock, this one does the job admirably. Yes, there are more powerful docks out there, but their prices show it. I'm using this one with an M1 MacBook Air, and an HDMI connection to the 42" OLED TV I use as a monitor (more on that later). There are plenty of USB ports for my use case, I use the SD card slot regularly, and I'll eventually use the ethernet port. It's capable, compact, and well made; I recommend it. That said, there are a couple of things that I find irritating. First, why put the computer connection USB-C port on the front of the device? For day-to-day use, it would look much cleaner and offer easier access to the front ports if that were on the back (see photo). The second thing relates to my TV/monitor setup. I use my monitor with two computers - a Mac Studio and the MacBook Air (with the dock), connected on TV HDMI inputs 1 and 2, respectively. When I'm using the Mac Studio, the dock periodically "wakes up" and causes the LG TV to pop up a notice asking if I want to switch to the active device on HDMI 2. That could be viewed as a TV issue (I haven't found a setting to prevent it), but since it doesn't happen when the MacBook Air is connected directly to HDMI 2 (using a USB-C to HDMI cable), it clearly has something to do with the dock as well. Those issues aside, this is a worthwhile choice for anyone looking for a capable Thunderbolt 4 dock that won't break the bank.

Been using it daily for about a year now and it's had virtually zero issues. I have lost communication with my keyboard twice over usb on this. I'm not going to knock a star for that though because it could just be me pushing my machine too hard. That said, when it did happen I did have to unplug the dock and and plug it back in. I use it for a 1440p monitor, mechanical keyboard, Yeti mic, and a 990 pro in a 3.2 enclosure. It would be nice if it had a few more type A ports, but again, not going to knock a star for something I knew about going in. It does get hot at times though, so I am a little concerned about it last more than 5 years.

Headline: Great TB4 performance, but serious USB daisy-chaining issues The dock is affordable and meets all the standard requirements for a Thunderbolt 4 dock, including successful dual-screen support on my M4 MacBook Air. However, I’m rating it 3 stars due to its internal architecture. The dock USB-A ports are buried five levels deep into a USB chain because the dock uses four internal hubs. This caused major compatibility issues; for example, my DAS mechanical keyboard (which acts as its own hub) ended up at Tier 8, making it completely inoperable. If you use devices with built-in hubs, you'll likely have to plug them directly into the dock or your laptop instead.

I highly suspect that many people experiencing trouble with this dock have inadequate cables. Purchase the correct (quality) cables and this dock works. I extend dual monitors through one USB port in my MacBook Pro M1. Right now, the dock is connected to my MacBook through one usb c port. It is charging my MacBook quickly. From the dock out, I am running two USB C to display port cables to both my monitors as well as an external drive (usb a) and a USB keyboard. Both monitors are 4k ips and are running at 60hz. This dock works if you have quality cables. It will not work (as won’t most other docks) with cheap hdmi cables that come in the box with monitors/etc as they are not rated for this use case. Everything is working perfectly. UPDATE: I want to add that BOTH monitors are IPS 4K and are running 4k at 60Hz, because other reviews are saying this is impossible. I wonder if this is a hardware issue with cheap cables or their computer, but it is working perfectly well for me.

It works well, and at $108 this is the cheapest Thunderbolt 4 dock that I could find that fits my needs. This thing gets pretty warm. There's not a good reason for it to get this warm, basically all it's doing is powering my M3 Macbook Air, outputing a 4K60 HDMI signal and acting as a USB hub for some peripherals. There's no need for it be using much power, so this dock must be very inefficiently designed. Update: This thing even gets very warm when my macbook is asleep. It must be wasting a lot of energy. I better replace this thing before it burns down my house. The other thing is that the HDMI outputs a really weird signal to my Dell UP2316Q monitor when the connected laptop is turned off. The monitor gets confused somehow, even when it's getting a signal from a different computer connected through Displayport. The monitor doesn't display a picture or respond to any of the buttons until I either turn on the laptop or unplug the dock from power. This wasn't an issue with my previous Elgato Thunderbolt 3 dock.

★★★★★ Excellent Thunderbolt 4 Dock – Works Perfectly with My Mac Studio I purchased the Amazon Basics Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Docking Station to expand the connectivity of my Mac Studio, and it has exceeded my expectations. The dock was truly plug-and-play. It was recognized immediately, and all ports worked exactly as advertised. The three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports provide excellent flexibility for connecting high-speed storage, displays, and other peripherals. I particularly appreciate having multiple Thunderbolt ports available, as many competing docks offer fewer options. Performance has been excellent. External SSDs operate at full speed, displays are stable, and I have experienced no disconnects or reliability issues. The dock feels solid and well-built despite carrying the Amazon Basics name, and it compares favorably to more expensive alternatives. For anyone looking for a reliable Thunderbolt 4 dock without paying premium-brand prices, this is an outstanding value. It has become an essential part of my desktop setup and I would not hesitate to purchase it again. Pros: • Easy plug-and-play setup • Three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports • Reliable and stable performance • Excellent value for the money • Solid build quality Cons: • Only one USB-A port, which may be limiting for some users Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars

Works perfect with my MacBook m4 pro!. I’ve been trying to find a docking station that supports my dual monitors and this docking station does it! I run x2 1440p monitors at 165hz/144hz with hdr enabled with zero issues! I’ve also ran a 4K 240hz monitor on it fine but when connected with another monitor it changes to 144hz I have noticed it gets tad bit warm but nothing to be worried about. One of the best docking stations under $300! Oh it also charges at 96w with no issues *edit* had issue with display and ordered another one. I had issues with the power button not working so now I’m on my 3rd one. Annoying i had to re buy them cause amazon wouldn’t exchange them. But needless to say this one is working perfectly

I spent a lot of time reseraching for a good dock at a reasonable price. I have a Surface Pro 9 Intel with a 32 inch screen hoked up to TP-Link Devo BE65 network and a WD MyCloud NAS, plus various devices connected through USB. I was using my monitor built-in USB hub as a downstreem conection to my SP9. It worked well but had various issues including causing issues with waking up my monitor when connecting my SP9, and a speed bottleneck created by the USB-network cable adapter. When I received the Amazon Basics dock, I plugged it in and cennected it using the supplied cable to the thunderbolt port on my SP9. I used my existing Thunderbolt cable to connect the new dock to my monitor's downstream port, and connected the network cable (all Cat6) and my outboard USB hub, and instantly, everything worked. My monitor waking up issue disappeared and the speed from the the laptop to the network increased substantially. Next up is a new SSD upgrade for my SP9 to increase the speed of moving files, and upping the speed of my internet service to gigabit speed. Amazon Basics thunderbolydock was a great investment.

This dock is pretty affordable as far as Thunderbolt 4 docks go, so I didn't necessarily expect the best build quality. Turns out it's surprisingly sturdy, looks great in person and works just as advertised. Recommended.

Poor performance, avoid: - doesn't always supply of power to my laptop. All of the devices connect fine, but no power is supplied to charge the laptop, annoying - internal ethernet is slow. external usb-c ethernet adapter (which uses the same chip as this dock) is faster - 10GbE USB network adapter only runs at half speed with it. NIC works fine directly connected to laptop. Should have plenty of bandwidth for that - power button is hard to find by feel and not well labelled. almost perfectly flush, forcing you to look for it rather than reaching it by touch