Plugable's Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Dual Display Dock with 100W Host Charging (TBT3-UDZ)

The TBT3-UDZ is Plugable’s most versatile, powerful and accessible docking station yet. Its unique, exclusive design allows users to connect up to two 4K displays using either HDMI or DisplayPort without the need of external adapters - the first Thunderbolt 3 docking station to offer this flexibility of display types. Using the Intel Titan Ridge chipset and Plugable's custom design, the TBT3-UDZ delivers a combination of more port options, fastest charging up to 100W, and widest PC and Mac compatibility of any dock on the market.

  • Up to 100W Power Delivery to host (96W Certified)
  • 2x DisplayPort and 2x HDMI ports (for a total of two displays)
  • 7x USB ports: 1x USB-C 10Gbps port, 1x USB 10Gbps port, 5x USB 5Gbps ports
  • 1x SD card slot
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 1x Combination audio input/output jack
With this dock, we set out to solve customer pain points that users have been dealing with for a long time now. These include the difference between Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C, which have identical looking ports, HDMI versus DisplayPort, USB-C or USB-A peripheral ports, and the different levels of charging wattage offered. The TBT3-UDZ eliminates any confusion between these different types of technologies by offering a simplified solution that answers these questions for you.

DisplayPort and HDMI

Plugable's unique design allows users to connect up to two additional 4K displays with your port of choice using either HDMI or DisplayPort without the need of external adapters.

This is the first Thunderbolt 3 docking station to offer this flexibility of display types. Made to adapt to the user's setup, the TBT3-UDZ is unparalleled in flexibility.

Vertical and Horizontal

The horizontal or vertical design of the TBT3-UDZ goes against the grain of other docking stations. Fit the dock in any space standing up or lying flat so there's more room for monitors and peripherals, while keeping a productive and clean workspace.

The dock includes a sturdy, detachable base for vertical orientation, which ensures a stable, sturdy setup no matter how many cables you connect.

Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C

The TBT3-UDZ is built upon the latest Intel Titan Ridge chipset, enabling the widest compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C laptops on the market. Thunderbolt 4 laptops are also supported.

Its dual connectivity removes frustrations from having to pick a docking station for either type of laptop while delivering unrivaled performance.

100W Charging

The TBT3-UDZ’s 100W* Power Delivery is the highest charging wattage to be implemented in any universal Thunderbolt 3 docking station. With Apple now releasing notebooks with 96W chargers, such as the Intel based 16” MacBook Pro, the TBT3-UDZ is the best docking station to pair with these devices for unrivaled performance.

Charge your laptop at noticeably faster speeds - so you’ll have one less thing to think about and you can say goodbye to your other power supply.

*To strictly comply with 100W regulatory limits with margin, Thunderbolt certification limits to charging to 96W.

Dual 4K Displays

Expand your workspace with 40Gbps Thunderbolt speeds and drive any combination of two DisplayPort or HDMI monitors. When connected to a compatible Thunderbolt 3 or 4 Windows or Mac* system:

  • Drive up to two 4096x2160 @ 60Hz displays (lower resolutions also supported)
  • M1 / M2 / M3 base model Macs are limited to a single extended display (M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max support dual displays). Not DisplayLink compatible

When connected to a compatible USB-C system:

  • Windows: Drive two 1920x1080 @ 60Hz displays or drive one 4096x2160 @ 30Hz display
  • 12” MacBook Retina: Drive up to two 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz mirrored displays

Expand your workspace with 40Gbps Thunderbolt speeds and drive any combination of two DisplayPort or HDMI monitors. When connected to a compatible Thunderbolt 3 or 4 Windows or Mac* system:

  • Drive up to two 4096x2160 @ 60Hz displays (lower resolutions also supported)
  • *M1 / M2 / M3 base model Macs are limited to a single extended display (M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max support dual displays). Not DisplayLink compatible

When connected to a compatible USB-C system:

  • Windows: Drive two 1920x1080 @ 60Hz displays or drive one 4096x2160 @ 30Hz display
  • 12” MacBook Retina: Drive up to two 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz mirrored displays

Flexible Connectivity

The docking station features 14 ports making it one of the most comprehensive docking stations available, ideal for the most demanding of professions that require multiple inputs and peripherals.

With a mix of five USB 3.0 (5Gbps), one USB-A (10Gbps) and one USB-C (10Gbps) ports, you’ll be able to connect your phone or USB flash drive to the easily accessible front USB and USB-C ports, then connect other USB peripherals such as a keyboard or mouse to the back of the dock.

Note: The USB-C port on the front of the dock supports data transfer only (no video). When connected to a USB-C laptop the front USB-C and USB-A port may be limited to 5Gbps depending on host specifications.


Compatibility

Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 Systems:

  • PC: Windows 10 or 11 with Thunderbolt 3 or 4 and Power Delivery support (PD required for charging)
  • MAC: macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later with Thunderbolt 3 ( M1 Macs are limited to a single extended display)
  • LINUX and CHOME: Not supported

USB-C Systems (No Thunderbolt):

  • PC: Windows 10 or Windows 11 with USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode video output support (required for video functionality) and Power Delivery charging support (required for charging).
    • Multi-display capabilities will vary depending on host system graphics card support.
  • MAC: 12” MacBook Retina models ( limited to a single extended display or dual mirrored displays up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz)
  • LINUX and CHOME: Not supported

Important Notes:

  • Apple M1 based MacBook, Mac Mini, and iMac systems (non-Intel processors) only support a single external display via Thunderbolt ports (this is a limitation of the M1 graphics card)
  • Some Thunderbolt 3 Windows systems will not support dual displays (only one DisplayPort stream). Please check with your system manufacturer to verify dual displays via Thunderbolt 3 are supported
  • Not all systems with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 support charging from these ports. Use of separate laptop power adapter may be required. Please check with your system manufacturer to verify Power Delivery charging is supported
  • Dock capabilities are reduced when connected to USB-C only systems. When using the dock in USB-C mode (no Thunderbolt support from system) the front 10Gbps USB-C and USB-A ports will be limited to 5Gbps operation. Display support may also be limited to a maximum of two 1080p @ 60Hz displays (dependent upon system graphics card DisplayPort implementation)
  • Windows systems may require updated Thunderbolt drivers, Thunderbolt NVM firmware, system UEFI BIOS, and graphics card drivers from the system manufacturer (Apple systems provide this automatically)