Strong security, simplicity, and cost efficiency has made the Chromebook a popular choice for students, teachers, and government employees. When you connect that to a docking station with two HDMI ports and two DisplayPort ports (standardize on one or a mix of both) for extending two displays and up to 4K 60Hz resolution, 60W host charging, gigabit Ethernet, combination audio port, 4x USB 5Gbps ports, 2x USB 10Gbps ports, and 1x USB-C 10Gbps port, you go from laptop to productivity powerhouse.
Works With Chromebook
There is more to “Works With Chromebook” than just a compatibility statement. It’s actually a pretty tough badge to acquire. That’s because
laptop docking stations that carry the badge are validated to ensure they will “work seamlessly with current and future ChromeOS devices.”
It comes with other features, too, like automatic secure firmware updates while the USB-C dock is connected to a Chromebook laptop. Perfect for ensuring employees always have the latest compatibility improvements and features.
Dual 4K
It doesn’t matter if you are on a Chromebook or a Windows laptop, this laptop docking station is all about choice.
Offering two ports each, HDMI and DisplayPort, so users can standardize on one, or use a mix of both to extend to up to two screens. And no matter how you connect your displays, all video ports are capable of up to 4K 60Hz.
And with 60W charging, this USB-C docking station will power your productive endeavors.
Laptop docking station dual monitor resolution is dependent on host. DP 1.4 host is required for Dual 4K 60Hz. DP1.2 hosts will see resolutions up to 4K 30Hz.
Compatibility
Many organizations and households have mixed device fleets that span platforms, so while this docking station has been designed for ChromeOS, it’s also compatible with Windows devices.
This Plugable docking station provides full functionality to Windows 11 and Windows 10, systems with Thunderbolt 3 or 4, USB4, and USB-C.
The dock can also be used on Macs, however due to lack of MST functionality in macOS, the USB C dock only allows for one additional extended display. The second display will be mirrored.
This product works with devices capable of running the latest version of ChromeOS and has been certified to meet Google's compatibility standards. Google is not responsible for the operation of this product or its compliance with safety requirements. Chromebook and the Works With Chromebook badge are trademarks of Google LLC.