WAVLINK DisplayLink Laptop Docking Station - Dual Monitors 5K/4K@60Hz, 100W Charging - Thunderbolt 4/3, USB-C/A - M1 M2 Mac, Windows, Chrome, Ubuntu - 2HDMI, 2DP, 6 USB Ports, 130W Power, LAN, Audio

DOUBLE UPDATE: After my initial review and update, I tried using this dock in one USB-C port and my Anker 7 in 1 USB-C hub in the other. I plugged the displayport adapter into the WAVLINK, and an HDMI into the Anker. I have had zero stability or connection issues since I made this fix. I don't enjoy having to use two different hubs, but it's worth having two displays.UPDATE: Let me start off by saying I don't think the dock that's the main issue. I think it's displaylink and how it interacts with iOS to get the double display. Starting a couple days after I received it, it was finicky when waking the computer up from sleep. Sometimes the monitors wouldn't come on, so I'd have to open my Macbook and even unplug and replug the USB-C cable. Annoying, but not a dealbreaker. Today, I came home and the mouse and trackpad were unresponsive, and it kept freezing. It all went back to normal when I unplugged the 2nd monitor. Bottom line is if you're trying to get the dual display with clamshell mode, I'm not sure I would trust any dock and/or DisplayLink software on my Macbook anymore. Until Apple decides to issue an update to natively support dual displays, I'm out.ORIGINAL REVIEW:After watching a TON of tutorials on how to extend the desktop in clamshell mode onto two unique (not mirrored) monitors with a Macbook Pro M1, I settled on this docking station. I bought it used from Amazon warehouse and was able to get it roughly $60 off the retail price, which is a steal for a 4k docking station. I got it all plugged up and it is amazing. If you're looking for a dock that takes up minimal space, feels solid, and looks great, I think this would be a good choice. It was super easy to set up, and is performing well so far. For those of you just embarking on this brutal (and really unnecessary journey Apple is forcing us to take), I've included some resources and notes below. Hopefully it helps!If you're reading this and don't know how it all works, there are alot of video tutorials about how to hook this up. The simplest was probably Plugable's video "How to connect two 4k monitors to an M1 Mac.Most tutorials say you need to connect one Displayport and one HDMI to make this work, but I've tried it both ways, and can use 2 HDMI or 1 HDMI and 1 Displayport to accomplish this. Both behave exactly the same for me.To get both displays to operate in clamshell mode, the power adapter must be plugged in.Finally, once you get both displays up and operating in clamshell mode, your Macbook will still be operating a 3rd screen even if it is closed. This creates issues with your menu bars and your dock. To fix this, in System Preferences>Displays>Arrangement hold down the Alt (Option) button, and click on the monitor you'd like to serve as your desktop and drag that onto the main display. This will mirror just those two screens and keep your displays from being pandemonium.

This product worked beautifully up until 3 months into its usage when it was plagued with constant freezing and dropping of port functionality. I use it two run two monitors, a mouse, keyboard and network connection but almost every 45 minutes it freezes where the mouse, keyboard, and networking just stop working completely. The unit then has to be unplugged and plugged back in for it to recognize and use the devices plugged into it. Editing my review to be 1 star due to the unhelpful nature of their customer support and still trying to get a warranty replacement.

I purchased this dock to supplement a new Dell laptop, as newer Dell laptops are no longer compatible with their famous E-series port replicators.PROS: This dock works very well. I have connected 2x 1080p 60Hz displays via HDMI, gigabit ethernet, an external hard drive, my external speakers via the headphone jack, and an external keyboard which itself is a USB hub and has my wired mouse and wireless headset receiver connected. I have not experienced any slowdowns or any display problems (which I noticed were common issues cited in reviews of other docks). The dock will be ready for me if/when I choose to upgrade to newer displays (requiring DisplayPort) or newer peripherals (requiring use of USB 3.1 via Type C connectors). The dock is sturdy and slightly heavy, won't tip over, and the metal case stays cool and looks stylish.CONS: As USB docks go, it's at the more expensive end. More USB 3.0 ports on the back would have been nice as well, but the space back there is limited. I like to keep my cables hidden as much as possible, so I would prefer to not connect regular peripherals to the front (front ports are better served for temporary connections like USB drives); this would make me prefer to have the headphone jack on the back, but that is because I am using it to connect external speakers (anyone using actual headphones would prefer the current design, which is on the front). The drivers come on a CD, which can be a challenge for someone without access to an optical drive (this was not a problem for me), though the box contents say that the drivers can be downloaded from a website.OTHER THOUGHTS: There are quite a few brands offering quite a few products in this space. I'm glad that I went with this one. The USB 3.0 docks are temptingly cheap, but when you are connecting so many peripherals, the extra bandwidth provided by USB 3.1 is essential.

This works great for being a USB 3 standard device. Meaning it doesn't depend on thunderbolt bandwidth to deliver it's ability to work. My PC is 3.2 Gen 2 which is not nearly as fast as tb3/4. It still works great. M1 has zero issues obviously. I use this as a dock for two monitors. 4k60hz 1440p144hz. Mouse and keyboard dongle, Usb DAC and webcam.This connects usually to my M1 Mac for work with everything mentioned. It all connects and works flawlessly occasionally I have to turn it off and turn it on again so it reconnects but that works quickly.Desktop works also. No issues. I can't say I've had luck with any other product. Driving two displays is usually the hardest part usb protocols aren't standard. M1 has a higher bandwidth than my PC which is USB 3.2 gen2 so thunderbolt 4 is a waste and thunderbolt 3 is also not needed.

using this docking station for work laptop when working from home to use with two monitors. was super easy to setup and easy to connect to and provides enough usb connections for everything i need. works perfectly.