Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt Dock - High-Speed Docking Station with Thunderbolt4 Ports
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About Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt Dock - High-Speed Docking Station with Thunderbolt4 Ports
Overall Feedback:
71% positive
91% found it compatible with devices,yet
I had to buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter for multi-monitor support on the docking station since it does not have HDMI or DisplayPort.
90% found it compatible with different os,yet
If you have a normal HDMI cable, not a USB-C, you should get a different brand.
The product is not compatible with my Surface Studio laptop.
69% liked the data transfer speed,while
When I route my gigabit wired internet through this unit, the speed drops by two thirds.
I have experienced constant disconnects while using the laptop-docking-station.
I had to buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter for multi-monitor support on the docking station, as it does not have HDMI or DisplayPort. This resulted in additional cost to me.
73% appreciated the durability; however
I have experienced constant disconnects and inconsistent audio jack, indicating poor quality of the product.
I had to return the product and get a different one because it did not have HDMI or DisplayPort.
83% were satisfied with the ease of use, althrough
When I started using it with the dock, the frame rate improved by 10% on average with my VR headset.
The dock renumbers the ports/monitors after powering on my laptop, causing inconvenience by switching the orientation and position of both monitors.
I had to buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter because the docking station only supports multi-monitor and not HDMI or DisplayPort.
85% highlighted the multi-monitor support,but
The docking station supports multi-monitor but lacks HDMI or DisplayPort, so I had to purchase a USB-C to HDMI adapter which added unexpected expenses.
On rare occasions, I experience some lag and glitches when moving between screens.
69% liked the number and types of ports,while
The cable from the TB to computer takes up a C port on my computer.
In line with other reviews, the dock limits what can be used in the port.
I have to buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter for the docking station as it does not have HDMI or DisplayPort ports, which is not as per the product description.
The only drawback of the dock is the absence of an SD card reader.
82% were satisfied with the power delivery,but
I have noticed that this laptop-docking-station has a regression in functionality compared to the older Surface Dock 2 since it is not able to charge the Surface Book 3 or Laptop Studio at 120W and maxes out at 96W.
This laptop-docking-station has a regression in functionality compared to the older Surface Dock 2 as it cannot charge the Surface Book 3 or Laptop Studio at 120W and maxes out at 96W.
86% appreciated the security features,but
I noticed that the dock limits what can be used in the port. This could be related to security features of the laptop-docking-stations.
The dock limits what can be used in the port, possibly due to security features of the laptop-docking-stations.
I had to buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter for the docking station as it does not have HDMI or DisplayPort. Although the product description claims to support up to two 4K monitors, it requires the adapter to do so.
