The Plugable TBT3-UDC3 docking station has a long name and a long list of ports

Plugable Tbt3 Udc3 Docking Station Lifestyle
Plugable Tbt3 Udc3 Docking Station Lifestyle (Image credit: Plugable)

What you need to know

  • Plugable announced the TBT3-UDC3 docking station.
  • The docking station can drive two 4K displays at once at 60Hz and has a 40Gbps bandwidth.
  • The Plugable TBT3-UDC3 docking station is available today for $219.

The docking station has two USB-C ports that support transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. It also has gigabit Ethernet, a DisplayPort, an HDMI port, a 10Gbps USB-A port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an audio in/out port. The "100W" charging of the docking station is done through an additional Thunderbolt 3 port. Note that while Plugable states that the docking station supports 100W charging, that it specifies that it is only 96W certified.

Being 96W certified is important because some new laptops, such as the 16-inch MacBook Pro, can utilize the quick charging of 96W. According to Plugable, the TBT3-UDC3 docking station can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro in just 110 minutes.

Plugable Tbt3 Udc3 Docking Station Ports

Source: Plugable (Image credit: Source: Plugable)

With support for dual 4K displays at 60Hz, the Plugable TBT3-UDC3 should be able to power the desk setups of creative and professional users.

The docking station uses an Intel Titan Ridge Chipset and works with Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and Thunderbolt 4, which makes it relatively future proof.

Sean Endicott
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