Tripp Lite series U442-DOCK26 Docking Station

Features | USB4 Mini Dock Turns Your Device's USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 Port into a Multiport Workstation

This versatile 8K adapter adds multiple ports to the USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 port on your MacBook Pro, Windows laptop or Chromebook. The U442-DOCK26 allows you to transmit single 8K video or dual 4K video (plus audio) to external displays, add USB peripherals, and power and charge a PD Charging-compliant host device simultaneously. It is ideal for connecting the latest USB-C travel displays to your laptop for gaming or high-end video/photo editing.

Supports USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode for Transmitting Audio/Video Signals

By connecting the built-in USB-C cable to a source device that supports USB DisplayPort Alt Mode, you can output 8K video and digital audio to a compatible monitor, television or projector without installing special software drivers. Connecting the cable to a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port on a laptop allows full USB4 40 Gbps data transfer rates for quickly transferring large files between storage devices and maximizing video bandwidth.

Enjoy the Clarity of 4K/8K Video with Multi-Channel Audio, HDR and 4:4:4 Color

The USB-C port transmits full 8K video at 7680 x 4320 at 30 Hz or 4K video at 144 Hz for professional photo and video editing. When not used for video, the USB-C port can be used for transferring data to an external storage drive at USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps. The two HDMI ports each support up to 4K at 60 Hz. Up to two displays can be connected at one time (USB-C + HDMI or HDMI + HDMI) with maximum 4K/60 Hz or 8K/30 Hz (USB-C) + 4K/30 Hz or 4K/144 Hz (USB-C) + 4K/30 Hz.

HDR Enhances Your Video Stream with Richer Contrast and Expanded Color Accuracy

The USB-C video/data port and both HDMI ports support HDR (High Dynamic Range), which provides a wide range of vibrant colors with rich contrast, brighter whites and deeper blacks that pop on your 4K or 8K display. HDCP 2.3 encryption allows you to stream 4K/8K content with no loss in resolution. This dock also supports uncompressed 4:4:4 chroma subsampling for top-level PC gaming or using your HDTV as a PC monitor.

Connects USB Peripherals and Transfers Data at Fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 Speeds

The USB-C data port and one USB-A port support USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfers between the host device and an external USB peripheral, such as a storage drive. A second USB-A port supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates for adding a mouse or keyboard to your workstation. The USB-C 10G port provides up to 5V/1.5A (7.5W) of charging power to mobile devices. All three USB ports support over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature and short circuit protection.

PD 3.0 Charging Port Charges High-Powered Devices via AC Wall Charger

The USB-C Power Delivery port provides power output up to 20V 5A (100W), which is sufficient for charging and powering the connected source device, such as a MacBook or Chromebook. Just connect the device's AC wall charger to the USB-C PD port. Note : The dock allocates 85W to charging the host with 15W dedicated to the functioning of the dock.

Ready to Use Right from the Package, So You Can Plug and Play Immediately

The plug-and-play USB-C dock is specifically designed for the MacBook Pro, Windows laptops and other notebooks, smartphones, tablets and devices equipped with a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 port. It requires no extra software to be downloaded or installed. Its thin profile design fits easily into a pocket, purse or laptop bag for convenient connections on the go.