BusyConsumer
Comentado en Canadá el 20 de marzo de 2025
It works well with three displays. I do not have a fourth monitor right now. I have been using this product for a few months. I truly recommend this product. I use it for office work each day.Pros:- 4 hdmi and 4 display port. You choose which one to use.-Multiple connectors, USB-A and USB-C-It comes with USB-C cable-Does not over heat-Compact design-Works out of the box for Windows computers. Plug-and-play. Windows will detect docking station and download driver then install the it. No hassle with downloading drivers on your own. You can manually download for Apple computers or if you operating system doesn't support plug and play.-Startech is reputable Canadian Company!It is dependable and if you have any problems, you can call their support team by phone or email.Cons:-Cannot be used for video games. Startech explicitly states this in their documentation.-Navigating, maximizing and moving windows feels sluggish later in the day if you have many window programs open or running graphic intense programs.
Leonado Varuzza
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 7 de abril de 2025
Using with macbook pro
John W.
Comentado en Singapur el 8 de abril de 2025
My setup is two laptops, dual screen via DP, mouse, keyboard and other USB peripherals via USB 3.0 hub. So far it works fine for me. No issues during setup and with switching. Used an Avocent KVM switch and two Dell docking stations before which resulted in a clutter of cables and extra chargers. One of my laptops has no USB Type C but I connected this one with and C to A adapter. Only drawback that it does not charge via this connection and requires its own charger. The box is compact. There are USB connectors on the back; only in the front panel. Note some USB cameras may not work via the switch (or hub) but this is usually clearly stated in the respective manuals. I was not so pleased with the packaging and stuffing inside the Amazon box. There was hardly any protection (stuffing) inside to prevent the StarTech box from moving. Ideally the front panel should have a 1️⃣ - 2️⃣ indication LED to indicate which of the two laptops is active. Notability it almost took two months after ordering before the switch was shipped. Luckily I was not in a hurry.
Taylor396
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 26 de junio de 2024
### Review for StarTech Quad Monitor Docking StationThe StarTech quad monitor docking station has been a game-changer for my productivity. With the ability to connect four external monitors plus my laptop screen, I now have a total of five independent screens, allowing me to manage multiple tasks and applications seamlessly.The setup process did take some time and required a bit of experimentation, but I found the best configuration was using a combination of HDMI and DPI cables. Despite my graphics card only supporting three monitors, this docking station has enabled me to run all five screens without a hitch.I am using four ThinkVision T22i-10 monitors, and the clarity and performance have been outstanding. The additional screen real estate has drastically improved my workflow, from coding and debugging to project management and content creation. The ability to have multiple documents, applications, and windows open simultaneously has been invaluable.Overall, the StarTech quad monitor docking station is a robust and reliable solution for anyone looking to maximize their screen space and enhance their productivity. Highly recommended!
Nick V
Comentado en Canadá el 25 de noviembre de 2024
Bought it to easily change between Macbook Air and work laptop (Windows), connected to two monitors, keyboard, and a mouse.Pros:- It works! Both monitors are picked up by macOS, which is fantastic- One cable connection to laptops for both peripherals and power delivery is very convenient- Having some extra USB-A and USB-C, as well as headphone jack, is neatCons:- Switching between PC/Mac is not instant, takes 10-15 seconds to fully switch- When switching to Mac, monitors are offline until you press any key on the keyboard. I got used to it, but it's still annoying- On Mac, there are often minor display artifacts, specially in the parts of UI that involve some sort of semi-transparency (for example, when hovering over icons in the dock). Occasionally, the monitors flicker, i.e. go dark for a second. These are minor annoyances though, nothing serious- A few times dock just randomly stopped working for no apparent reason - every connected peripheral went offline, power delivery stopped. Unplugging dock's power chord and plugging it back helps, but having everything shut down in the middle of work or game session is VERY frustrating- On several occasions, keyboard/mouse straight up refused to connect to Mac (while monitors surprisingly worked), but connect without issues to Windows laptop- Also, often switching between PC/Mac just doesn't work. Turning off/on the dock usually helps, but sometimes you need to let it cool off for a while.I have this dock for about 3 months, and as the time goes, the number of issues keeps increasing, and now it's almost daily. At this point it feels like it'll just give up on me, which is certainly not I'd expect from a $400+ (CAD) product. If you're looking for a dual-monitor KVM solution for your Mac - this thing will give you ample amounts of frustration in everyday use, so I suggest looking elsewhere. On the other hand, if you have two Windows machines, it might work just fine, but for this price you can find better and more reliable alternatives anyway.