Plugable TBT4-UD5 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station
Awarded Best Thunderbolt Dock 2024 by Tom’s Guide (July 23rd, 2024) and verified for the Intel Engineered for Evo program, the Plugable TBT4-UD5 is a Thunderbolt-certified, 13‑port docking station designed to power modern, multi-display workspaces.
With dual 4K 60Hz HDMI, 8K-ready display support, and up to 100W Power Delivery (96W certified), this dock delivers high-speed connectivity and flexible expansion through 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 upstream and downstream ports.
Key Features
- Award-Winning Performance
- Named Best Thunderbolt Docking Station by Tom’s Guide (July 23rd, 2024)
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Verified for the Intel Engineered for Evo program
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13-Port Thunderbolt 4 Dock
- Thunderbolt 4 certified
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 host port
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40Gbps downstream Thunderbolt 4 port
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Powerful Display Support
- Dual 4K 60Hz via 2x HDMI ports
- Or a single display up to 8K via the downstream Thunderbolt 4 port
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Supports up to two total external displays
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High-Speed Connectivity
- Thunderbolt 4 downstream port for:
- Up to 40Gbps data transfer
- Up to 15W charging for phone or tablet
- Driving a single 8K display or USB‑C monitor
- 1x USB‑C port (10Gbps)
- 4x USB‑A ports (2x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps)
- SD and microSD card slots
- Combo audio jack
- Gigabit Ethernet
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Slot for K lock
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Power Delivery
- Up to 100W Power Delivery (96W certified)
- Designed to support most power‑hungry laptops
- Ideal for business and education environments
Dual 4K or Single 8K Displays
Set up a more productive workstation by dedicating one screen to your main project and a second to email or reference material.
- Dual 4K 60Hz via 2x HDMI ports
- Or single 8K via the downstream Thunderbolt port
- Dual display capability depends on your system’s external display support
On Mac systems, dual display is supported only on: - M1 Pro / M1 Max - M2 Pro / M2 Max - M3 Pro / M3 Max
Base M1, M2, and M3 Macs support only a single extended display.
Thunderbolt 4 Docking Power
As a fully Thunderbolt 4 certified dock, the TBT4‑UD5 delivers:
- Up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds
- Downstream Thunderbolt 4 port for fast storage and advanced peripherals
- Up to 15W charging from the downstream Thunderbolt port for phones or tablets
- Support for a single 8K external display via the downstream Thunderbolt port
Compatibility
Operating Systems
- Windows 10 and later
- macOS 11 and later
Host Requirements
- Built-in Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port
Mac Display Configuration
- Dual displays require:
- M1 Pro / M1 Max
- M2 Pro / M2 Max
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M3 Pro / M3 Max
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Single display only on:
- Base M1, M2, and M3 Macs
Drivers
- Typically, no driver installation is required to use the TBT4‑UD5.
- On Windows, it may be necessary to manually install an Ethernet adapter driver for best performance.
Display Capabilities
- 2x built-in HDMI video outputs:
- Up to 4K resolution at 60Hz each
- Up to 8K video supported via the downstream front Thunderbolt port
- Maximum of two external displays in total
- Dual display capability depends on the host system’s external display capabilities
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Thunderbolt Host Port | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) |
| Thunderbolt Downstream | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, up to 15W charging, up to 8K display) |
| HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI (up to 4K 60Hz each) |
| USB‑C Ports | 1x USB‑C (10Gbps) |
| USB‑A Ports | 4x USB‑A (2x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps) |
| Card Readers | SD and microSD slots |
| Audio | Combo audio jack |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Security | Slot for K lock |
| Power Delivery | Up to 100W (96W certified) |
| Total External Displays | Up to 2 (dual 4K 60Hz or single up to 8K via TB4) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 and later; macOS 11 and later |
| Port Standard | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 host required |
In the Box
- 1x Plugable TBT4‑UD5 Docking Station
- 1x 1.0m 40Gbps 240W Thunderbolt 4 Cable
- 1x Quick Start Guide
- 1x Power supply
- 1x Power cable
