Articles about DisplayLink

Plugable is back with a new docking station, and this one is sort of unique. You see, the UD-7400PD supports up to five connected monitors at once -- four running at 4K resolution and a fifth capable of going all the way up to 8K!

Built on the new DisplayLink DL-7400 chipset from Synaptics, this dock also provides up to 140W of Power Delivery, which should be enough for most high-performance laptops. It’s compatible with both Windows and macOS, so it can fit into just about any office environment.

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Plugable is back again with yet another productivity-focused tool for both Windows and macOS. The company has launched the USBC-7400H4, a USB-C graphics adapter that can power four 4K displays at 60Hz. Yes, you read that right, folks -- a quartet of HDMI 4K monitors running off a single USB-C port!

This adapter is the first to use the new DisplayLink DL-7400 chipset, giving it capabilities most other adapters can’t match. It’s designed for professionals who want more screen real estate without turning their desk into a tangle of wires and dongles. But of course, it can be used by non-pros too.

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Satechi has unveiled its latest offering: the Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Display Docking Station. Tailored for professionals, this docking station boasts cross-platform compatibility, supports up to four external monitors, and delivers up to 8K/60Hz video output along with 96W of charging power to the host device. Its sleek Space Gray design, crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum with chamfered edges, features conveniently labeled ports and a slim profile that integrates seamlessly into any work environment.

Adding to its robust Thunderbolt 4 lineup, Satechi’s new docking station distinguishes itself from the 2023 Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock by including Thunderbolt 4 downstream ports and DisplayLink software for additional external monitors. The Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock remains a solid choice for those with legacy products, focusing on USB-A ports and offering vertical docking.

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Today, VisionTek launches the VT4950 KVM USB-C docking station. An improved successor to the VT4900 KVM docking station, the VT4950 allows users to effortlessly toggle between two connected Windows, Mac, or Chromebook host systems, along with three 4K displays and various peripherals, all via a single USB-C connection. The VT4950 offers a customizable display setup, enabling users to either operate all displays on one system or distribute them between two systems.

The new docking station supports KVM switching between two systems and three displays via DisplayLink and DisplayPort over USB-C, delivering up to 100W power to each system. It also offers dual-system connectivity, power delivery, flexible display options, universal compatibility with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 systems (including M1/M2 Mac computers), and high-speed ports. Additionally, the included KVM Link software facilitates file transfers between connected systems, adding to the device's convenience.

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