The big draw of the Plugable UD-MSTH3 is its flexible HDMI video output. The dock can run in Dual Display Mode, driving up to two 4K displays at a smooth 60Hz refresh rate. In Triple Display Mode, the dock can drive one 4K display at 60Hz, alongside a couple of monitors running at 1080p with a 60Hz refresh rate.
If you’ve ever tried to hook up three external monitors to your laptop without paying Thunderbolt prices or installing third-party display drivers, you’ll know what a pain the whole process can be. Plugable’s latest workstation hub aims to fix that.
Connecting several high-resolution monitors to a laptop usually means choosing between an expensive Thunderbolt dock or installing third-party display drivers like DisplayLink. Computer accessory brand Plugable Technologies is offering a middle-ground solution with its newly announced UD-MSTH3, a driver-free USB-C docking station that’s been designed specifically for Windows and ChromeOS power users.
By harnessing native Multi-Stream Transport technology, the UD-MSTH3 can deliver true plug-and-play multi-monitor setups. Plug in one USB-C cable and you’ve got yourself a workstation across up to three screens.
The Plugable UD-MSTH3 docking station can sit flat or stand vertically to save precious desk space, plus it has integrated Kensington lock slots for ensuring the dock stays where it should be, a particularly useful feature for hybrid working or hot-desking environments.
