StarTech.com TB4CDOCK Docking Station - StarTech Thunderbolt 4 Dock, 96W Power Delivery, Single 8K / Dual Monitor 4K 60Hz, 3x TB4/USB4 ports, 4x USB A, SD, GbE, 0.8m cable Certified Thunderbolt 4 96W PD Works w/TB4 laptops and TB3 MacBooks (11.0+) Sing

This Thunderbolt 4 Certified docking station lets you use a single Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 or USB4 port to add high-performance connectivity and charge your Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 Windows laptop, or your Thunderbolt 3 M1 or Intel MacBook (macOS 11 Big Sur or higher).

For easy deployment the dock includes a 2.6 ft. (0.8 m) Thunderbolt 4 cable that connects to the front-facing host port, and features Kensington-style security slots.

High-Performance Port Connectivity

The docking station utilizes the high throughput available to your computer's Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB4 port to provide a wide range of port connectivity to suit a variety of applications, including daisy chaining up to five devices from the TB4/USB4 ports.

The dock features:

3x downstream Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports to flexibility connect Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB peripheral devices and display(s), with the added benefit of 15W (3A) device charging per each port.

3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A portsto connect USB peripheral devices.

1x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) Type-A port that supports BC 1.2 with 7.5W (1.5A) for charging tablets and smartphones, or connecting USB Human Interface Device(s) (HID), such as a USB transceiver, to minimize signal interference.

1x Gigabit Ethernet port with PXE boot and WoL to connect to a wired Local Area Network (LAN).

1x Secure Digital (SD) 4.0/UHS-II card reader to externally access SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards.

1x 3.5mm 4-position TRRS Audio Jack to connect a 3.5mm headset.

High-Resolution Display Connectivity

Up to two monitors can be attached to any of the downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports using USB-C monitors, Thunderbolt monitors or USB-C DP Alt Mode to video adapters (video adapter required, each sold separately).

On Thunderbolt 4 Windows laptops the dock can support dual monitors with resolutions up to 4K 60Hz, or a single monitor with resolutions up to 8K/6K/5K/4K 60Hz.

On M1 Thunderbolt 3 MacBooks the dock can support a single monitor with resolutions up to 6K/5K/4K 60Hz.

On Intel Thunderbolt 3 MacBooks the dock can support dual monitors with resolutions up to 4K 60Hz, or a single monitor with resolutions up to 5K/4K 60Hz.

On USB4 Windows laptops the dock can support a single monitor with resolutions up to 8K/6K/5K/4K 60Hz.

96W USB Power Delivery Certified

The Thunderbolt 4 docking station includes a 135W power adapter and supports 96W USB power delivery. This enables the dock to charge your MacBooks and Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Windows laptops. Plus, the added power provides downstream TB4/USB4 ports with 15W (3A) for device charging, and enables one of the USB-A ports to support BC 1.2, for charging tablets and smartphones.

Product Description

Technical Information

Connectivity Technology:
Wired
Number of Displays Supported:
2
Supported Resolutions:
3840 x 2160, 5120 x 2880, 7680 x 4320
Screen Mode Supported:
8K
Memory Card Reader:
Yes
Memory Card Supported:
SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Device Supported:
Tablet PC, Monitor, Notebook, Desktop PC, Smartphone

Network & Communication

Ethernet Technology:
Gigabit Ethernet

Interfaces/Ports

Host Interface:
Thunderbolt
Number of USB 2.0 Ports:
1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports:
3
USB Type-C:
No
Number of USB Type-A Ports:
4
USB Type-A:
Yes
Number of RJ-45 Ports:
1
Network (RJ-45):
Yes
DisplayPort:
No
Headphone/Microphone Combo Port:
Yes
HDMI:
No
Thunderbolt:
Yes

Software

Operating System Supported:
macOS 14, Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura

Power Description

Maximum Power Supply Wattage:
100 W

Physical Characteristics

Product Color:
Black, Gray
Height:
1.10"
Width:
7.60"
Weight (Approximate):
2.21 lb

Miscellaneous

Kensington Security Slot:
Yes
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Certification:
EU RoHS
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Country of Origin:
Thailand

Connector(s)
External Ports
1 - SD Slot
1 - USB 2.0 A (Fast-Charge, 4 pin)
1 - 3.5mm Audio (4-Position, Speakers + Mic, CTIA)
3 - Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4.0)
1 - Ethernet Gigabit
3 - USB 3.2 Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10Gbps)
Host Connectors
1 - Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4.0)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 to 50^oC
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70^oC
Humidity
0% to 95% (non-condensing) at 25^oC
Hardware
Fast-Charge Port(s)
Yes
Displays Supported
2
Audio
Yes
Bus Type
Thunderbolt 4
Compatible Lock Slot
Kensington Mini Slot / Standard Slot
Kensington Standard Slot (K-Slot)
Chipset ID
Intel - JHL8440
Cypress - CYUSB4357
Parade - FL5801
Parade - FL5801
Cypress - CYPD5235
Realtek - RTL8153B
Realtek - ALC4042
Genesys Logic - GL3226
Indicators
LED Indicators
1 - White On: Power
1 - Green On: Connected to Host
Performance
Maximum Digital Resolutions
Thunderbolt 4 Windows Systems: Dual 4K 60Hz or Single 8K 30Hz / 6K 60Hz / 5K 60Hz / 4K 60Hz
Thunderbolt 4 M1 Pro and M1 Max Mac Systems: Dual 4K 60Hz or Single 5K 60Hz / 4K 60Hz
Thunderbolt 3 Intel Mac Systems: Dual 4K 60Hz or Single 6K 60Hz / 5K 60Hz / 4K 60Hz
Thunderbolt 3 M1 Mac Systems: Single 4K 60Hz or 6K 60Hz /5K 60Hz / 4K 60Hz
Thunderbolt 4 and Compatible USB4 Systems: Dual 4K 60Hz or Single 8K 30Hz / 6K 60Hz / 5K 60Hz / 4K 60Hz
USB4 Systems: Single 8K 30Hz / 6K 60Hz / 5K 60Hz / 4K 60Hz
USB4 Windows laptops may support dual-displays over Thunderbolt if supported by the USB4 Windows Laptop
Audio Specifications
Analog Stereo - 2 Channel Audio
Memory Media Type
SD/MMC (Secure Digital/Multimedia Card)
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity)
microSD (Micro Secure Digital) (adapter required)
microSDHC (Micro Secure Digital High Capacity) (adapter required)
microSDXC (Micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) (adapter required)
Compatible Networks
10/100/1000 Mbps
Auto MDIX
Yes
PXE
Yes
Full Duplex Support
Yes
Color
Black and Gray