OWC 12 Port Thunderbolt 2 Dock

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A Wirecutter editor who uses the TS3 Plus with two LG 27UK850-W monitors and a 2017 MacBook Pro has reported issues where one or both displays don’t wake up when the computer wakes from sleep mode: “The solution is usually to unplug one or both of the displays and replug. Port performance: Devices connected via the Thunderbolt 3 dock should perform almost as well as devices connected directly to the computer. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool when using OWC Atlas memory cards with OWC Atlas readers and reader equipped products.Dual Extended Displays is the ability to have two external monitors that extends the desktop of the laptop (with lid open). For our 2021 testing, we used a 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro to test performance and speeds, and we confirmed compatibility with a 2020 13-inch, M1-based MacBook Pro and an HP Spectre laptop.

When the dock was connected to two 4K monitors, we measured a proper 60 Hz refresh rate on both displays; one was connected directly to the DisplayPort, while the other was attached through a USB-C–to–DisplayPort cable plugged into the Thunderbolt port. Note that not all computers have the graphics capabilities to support multiple monitors and may run into display issues when attempting to use multiple displays. The OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock has the same ports as our top pick from CalDigit, plus a microSD card slot.audio combination, dual USB-C ports (one with 20W of charging power), and UHS-II SD and microSD card readers that can be used simultaneously. This dock has the most—and the most useful—ports, including USB-A and USB-C ports and an SD card slot.

Although this dock supports dual monitor display, actual display output will vary based upon the host device specifications. The back of the CalDigit dock has (from left) Gigabit Ethernet, S/PDIF audio out, a DisplayPort connector, one USB-C 3.Thunderbolt docks are ideal for creative professionals and other people who demand a lot from their computers, including the fastest possible transfer speeds and the widest port selection.