Plugable TBT4-UD5 ThunderBolt 4 Dual Monitor (2x 4K or 1x 8K) 96W USB-C PD Docking Station

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)

• Verified for the Intel Engineered for Evo program

• 13-Port Thunderbolt 4 Dock

• Thunderbolt 4 certified
• 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 host port

• 40Gbps downstream Thunderbolt 4 port

• Powerful Display Support

• Dual 4K 60Hz via 2x HDMI ports
• Or a single display up to 8K via the downstream Thunderbolt 4 port

• Supports up to two total external displays

• 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

• Slot for K lock

• 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

• M3 Pro / M3 Max

• 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

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