Customer Reviews for StarTech® Thunderbolt 3 Dock with SD Card Reader, Dual-4K, 85W USB Power Delivery
Item # : IM12NP242
Model # : TB3DOCK2DPPD
- Connect dual UHD 4K 60Hz monitors (DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 USB-C) to your MacBook Pro or Windows laptop with this Thunderbolt 3 dock
- Connect more devices with 6x USB 3.0 ports - 1x USB-C and 5x USB-A (includes 1x Fast-Charge)
Price is $336.99
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14 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Aug 16, 2019
Macbook Pro
Simply great - easy set up, bonus that the cables were included, nice touch StarTech!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 4, 2024
This dock is not worth it.
It makes noise, impossible to work, no matter computer connected or not.
going to stop spend money on these docks for our company, very disappointed.
also having hard time with intel mac with two external display.
going to stop spend money on these docks for our company, very disappointed.
also having hard time with intel mac with two external display.
Ehsan
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Posted Mar 4, 2024
This dock is not worth it.
It makes noise, impossible to work, no matter computer connected or not.
going to stop spend money on these docks for our company, very disappointed.
also having hard time with intel mac with two external display.
going to stop spend money on these docks for our company, very disappointed.
also having hard time with intel mac with two external display.
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March 11, 2024
Mook
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Posted May 1, 2023
This dock is not worth the money.
It makes noise, impossible to work when it is connected to my laptop. Will be advising my company to no spend money on these docks, very disappointed.
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Atha, May 17, 2023
bra123
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Posted Oct 12, 2022
Great features and looks, strange noise
I love the features and looks of this dock but I'm so disappointed that it makes a squealing sound.
Is there a way this can be fixed ?
Is there a way this can be fixed ?
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Atha, October 12, 2022
MBPUser
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Posted Sep 10, 2022
Great dock, loud coil whine
After going through several docks, this is the only one I've found that works reliably with two 4K60 monitors on a 2019 Macbook Pro - the others almost always have one port that fails to give a picture when the laptop or monitor is coming out of sleep mode or powering on, or has weird USB issues. This one is rock solid.
The only downside is there is a TON of coil noi...
The only downside is there is a TON of coil noi...
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Atha, September 12, 2022
Asim
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Posted Jul 6, 2022
Great features but horrible noise
Summary: Great features, solid build quality but very loud coil whine.
Cons:
-If you have headphones or are in calls, or listening to music then it is fine, but if you are just trying to read emails/articles or prepare a presentation, it is very difficult to concentrate.
-The noise only happens when the Thunderbolt Cable is connected to a computer. As soon as yo...
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-If you have headphones or are in calls, or listening to music then it is fine, but if you are just trying to read emails/articles or prepare a presentation, it is very difficult to concentrate.
-The noise only happens when the Thunderbolt Cable is connected to a computer. As soon as yo...
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Atha, July 6, 2022
stevesteve
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Posted Jul 24, 2021
Linux drivers
I recently got this after using another StarTech docking device, can't remember the model number. The only issue I am having with this one is that I am not able to use it on Ubuntu 18.04. Would be great if there was drivers available to make this work.
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DaveM1
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Posted Jul 5, 2021
What's with the squealing sound?
I love the functionality of this dock but I'm so disappointed that it makes a squealing sound (static?) constantly. I can't work with it as it drives me nuts.
I've see other reviews with the same issue, how can i fix this?
I've see other reviews with the same issue, how can i fix this?
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We have occasionally received scattered similar reports, but it’s not clear why the sound level is different in different setups. One of our Technical Advisors will reach out to see if we can help resolve this for you.
Dan, July 6, 2021
BogeyMan
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Posted Jun 16, 2020
A pretty solid dock
Bought for use with my MacBook Pro (15", 2019). Works fine straight out of the box.
Only issue I have is the power delivery - it's not passing through enough power to keep my MBP fully charged, so I still have to connect my Mac to additional power.
Only issue I have is the power delivery - it's not passing through enough power to keep my MBP fully charged, so I still have to connect my Mac to additional power.
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Thank you for your review. The TB3DOCK2DPPD is rated for 85W of power delivery. If your laptop consumes more than 85W there is a possibility that the charge requirements are not being met for your specific laptop model. If your laptop is rated for 85W please reach out to our Technical Advisors for further troubleshooting. We are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, to provide support.
Stacey, June 17, 2020
DudelikeMrDude
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Posted Aug 16, 2019
Macbook Pro
Simply great - easy set up, bonus that the cables were included, nice touch StarTech!
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Slvrscoobie
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Posted May 20, 2019
One Cable Maniac
I bought this to eliminate clutter and docking time on my macbook pro. it has 4 thunderbolt ports, but plugging them all in was a pain. I was able to use this to allow GigE connection, but more importantly, dual monitors. worked with the thunderbolt 3->2 adapter to allow me to use my dell U2713hm along with a Thunderbolt display from apple. I recently upgraded both moni...
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Curt
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Posted Feb 11, 2019
Meets all expectations
Everything you could possibly ask for in a docking station - 1) lots of ports; 2) no drivers required; 3) no problems.
Plugged this into my HP Spetre set-up and immediately had power distribution and DP support; I approved the ThunderBolt device and all connected USB devices / external hard drives were recognized.
Plugged this into my HP Spetre set-up and immediately had power distribution and DP support; I approved the ThunderBolt device and all connected USB devices / external hard drives were recognized.
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11nivek11
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Posted Apr 17, 2018
Amazing
I got this Dock because I got tired of constantly connecting and disconnecting my peripherals. Now i just pull one plug and I am on my way.
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jrh85674
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Posted Mar 20, 2018
Great Functionality on this Thunderbolt Dock
I have been in the AV/IT Integration space for over 30 years.
This Thunderbolt 3 dock provides connectivity to two 4K Ultra HD monitors. I like the ability that this dock provides 85W of Power Delivery to charge the laptop, while also powering peripherals with its 180W power adapter. What is unique about this dock is that the dock provides direct access to SD memor...
This Thunderbolt 3 dock provides connectivity to two 4K Ultra HD monitors. I like the ability that this dock provides 85W of Power Delivery to charge the laptop, while also powering peripherals with its 180W power adapter. What is unique about this dock is that the dock provides direct access to SD memor...
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Danorian
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Posted Feb 28, 2018
How is this possible??
This dock has saved my computer's life. I used to use all four of MBP's thunderbolt 3 ports including the headphone jack. Now I just come in to work and this dock magically does everything through one cable flawlessly. It charges my computer, phone, reads my SD cards, runs my second monitor (4k), speakers, ethernet, printer, and time machine backup. It could do more, bu...
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