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Reddit mentions of StarTech.com Dual Monitor USB-C Laptop Docking Station with 4K HDMI, DisplayPort, 4xUSB 3.0 Ports & 60W PD - USB C Dock for Windows (MST30C2DPPD)
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of StarTech.com Dual Monitor USB-C Laptop Docking Station with 4K HDMI, DisplayPort, 4xUSB 3.0 Ports & 60W PD - USB C Dock for Windows (MST30C2DPPD). Here are the top ones.
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- COMPLETE SOLUTION: This laptop docking station features HDMI / DP connectivity, 3x USB 3.0 Type A ports (fast charge port), 1x USB 3.0 Type C ports, 1x Ethernet RJ45 port and 2x audio 3.5mm mini-jack.
- DUAL MONITOR WORKSTATION: Connect your Windows based USB C laptop / Ultrabook / Surface Pro or PC to dual DisplayPort and HDMI displays with this MST docking station complete with Power Delivery 2.0.
- ASTONISHING PICTURE QUALITY: With resolution support up to 4K (for a single monitor), and 1920x1200 (for dual monitors), you will be able to deliver professional business presentations in UHD.
- PLUG & PLAY: Use this black IT-grade USB C dock to easily connect dual monitors (DisplayPort and HDMI) to your USB C device, right out of the box, with no display driver setup required.
- CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer, USB Event Monitoring, Windows Layout & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities
Features:
Specs:
| Color | black |
| Height | 1.1 Inches |
| Length | 8.3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | November 2021 |
| Size | HDMI & DP - 4K |
| Weight | 0.575407 Pounds |
| Width | 3.5 Inches |
No I don't know why. It makes sense that it should, but maybe there's something else in play that prevents it.
Just search for dual monitor usb-c/thunderbolt 3 docks.
Here's one, and another.
For those interested, I picked up one of these docking stations so that I could use 1 USB type C cable for charging, peripherals, and connectivity to the monitor. It's in the drawer below, not pictured.
I actually purchased this monitor in the hopes that it could charge the laptop, but unfortunately I never got it to work. I think it's an issue on Razer's end, as I've seen a lot of posts online about it since.
Alt(ernate) mode is using USB-C for something other than USB, in your case HDMI (it can also do DisplayPort, ThunderBolt, MHL) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C#Alternate_Mode_partner_specifications
The idea is it's not like DisplayLink that has to encapsulate the video data in USB traffic, alt mode uses the same signalling as the native interface. Less latency, higher performance.
Seems like you got it working though I suspect not ideally. Basically you have 2 displays hooked up via DisplayLink, something you could accomplish for much less $$$ I think. The 4k HDMI connection is why that doc costs more, and you're not getting to use it.
You have a couple of option I think. This looks like it might do the trick: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-USB-C-Docking-Station-Delivery/dp/B01IBNK6V0
Has native alt mode DP and HDMI (if your monitors only have HDMI no DP you can also get a cheap $15 DP to HDMI to have 2 HDMI).
But because you are only really using the dock for video it seems, you can probably get away with just an adapter + DisplayLink device. It's generally more reliable that way than a dock IMHO.
So get something like this that has alt mode HDMI and a couple of USB3 ports: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J4BO0X8/
Then plug in a DisplayLink adapter to one of the USB ports (your 2K HDMI Adapter from plugable for example). What you've created with your current setup is like plugging in 2 DisplayLink devices to a USB-C to USB3 hub (which is another option, buy a second 2K HDMI Adapter from plugable, return the dock and just get a USB-C to USB3 hub and plug in both 2K HDMI Adapter from plugable into the hub.)
I'm not really sure how good USB-C monitors are these days. The RBS uses standard USB-C, USB-PD, and TB3, so it's most likely an issue with how the monitor works. Drivers may be a factor for some things.
If you just want a hub to connect a monitor, there are a few options out there, and they're all cheaper than a core (but if you play games or use other GPU programs, a core could be a worthy investment). Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBNK6V0
How about these?
Between the two, you get one more USB port and one extra display on the Plugable product, but aesthetics-wise I think the StarTech's one will look sleeker and thus better. Both requires their own barrel-type power plug though, so unfortunately you cannot reuse the existing USB-C chargers to power them to in turn power the laptop.
Disclaimer: Not affiliated with either brands, have not tested both myself. Please do more research on the respective user reviews to see if there are any caveats especially for the multi-display output...