SIIG USB Type C 4K dual monitor docking station review

SIIG’s USB-C Dual 4K or Single 5K Display Advanced Docking Station transforms a single USB-C or USB-A 3.0 port into 6x USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, 2x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort ports, microphone input, and headphone audio output connectivity. Is it useful? What is good in SIIG USB Type C 4K dual monitor docking station? Get more in review.

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Ports

2 x HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz)
2 x Displayport 1.2 (4K@60Hz)
6 x USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x Audio Jack 3.5mm
1 x Mic Jack 3.5mm

Specs – SIIG USB Type C 4K dual monitor docking station

Chipset: DisplayLink 6590 + FL5002 + GL3523
Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.1 Gen 1 Specification and backward compatible with USB 2.0
Integrated DP 1.2/DP++ interface
Integrated HDMI 2.0 interface
Support 5.1 channel surround sound through DisplayPort and HDMI
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rate up to 5Gbps
USB Power Delivery up to 60W
Compatible with USB Battery Charge 1.2 (BC 1.2) specification (5V/1.5A output max) on USB-C downstream ports
Supported video cable length:
- HDMI: Up to 5M (max)
- DisplayPort: Up to 3M (max)
Resolution:
- Support resolution up to 5K / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p
- Dual 3840×2160@60Hz (4K) through DP + HDMI, HDMI + HDMI, or DP + DP outputs
- Single 5120×2880@60Hz through dual DisplayPort connection
  Note: In order to support 5K output, you must connect both DisplayPort outputs to a single 5K DisplayPort TV/Monitor
Gigabit Ethernet:
- Supports up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rate and is backward compatible with 10/100 Mbps
- Supports IEEE 802.3x full duplex operation
- Compatible with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
- Supports crossover detection and auto-correction
Connectors:
- 1x 24-pin, USB-C, Female, Input, PD charging
- 4x 9-pin, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Type-A, Female, standard downstream port
- 2x 24-pin, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Type-C, Female, data downstream port with BC 1.2 charging
- 2x 20-pin, DisplayPort, Female, Output
- 2x 19-pin, HDMI Type-A, Female, Output
- 1x 8-pin, RJ45, Gigabit Network, Female, Output
- 1x 3.5mm, Stereo audio, Output
- 1x 3.5mm, Mic, Input
Dimensions: 8.78″ (L) x 1.02″ (H) x 3.15″ (W)
Weight: 0.77 lbs
Color: Black
Housing material: ABS
Power Adapter:
- Input: AC 100-240V/50-60Hz
- Output: DC 20V/5A
Environmental Conditions:
- Operating temperature: 32 to 104 degrees F
- Storage temperature: 14 to 158 degrees F
- Relative humidity: 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Certifications/Standards: FCC, CE, RoHS

Key features

Industry Recognized DisplayLink^® Display Technology – Supports single 5K@60Hz Ultra HD video output through dual DisplayPort*
*Note: In order to support 5K video output, you must connect both DisplayPort outputs to a single 5K TV/Monitor
Versatile External Docking Solution – Uses a single USB-C or USB 3.0 port to add multiple connectivity options to your desktop or laptop computer
Note: Does not support laptop charging through USB-C
Maximizes connectivity by adding six USB 3.0 ports that can connect to multiple USB devices simultaneously
Flexible video interface enables to output dual 4K@60Hz resolution through HDMI/HDMI, DP/DP or HDMI/DP displays with 5.1-channel surround sound
Reliable wired network connectivity through embedded 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet port
Quickly connects with earphones/speakers and microphone through built-in 3.5mm stereo audio output jack and Microphone jack respectively
Integrated power switch conserves energy while not in use, built-in LED provides easy recognition of power status
Compatible with various Windows and Mac^® computers.

Compatibility Notes:
- macOS 10.15.6 or later: Uninstall any legacy DisplayLink driver (v5.2.5 or earlier) and install the latest driver on SIIG’s website
- This adapter DOES NOT charge laptops through the USB-C connector
- macOS limitations:
  - Our adapter is not compatible with macOS® 10.13.4 to 10.13.6 update. It’s recommended to upgrade to Mojave 10.14 or later or stay with 10.13.3 or earlier
  - Does not support Movie/video playback via iTunes and HDCP protected content via Safari web browser (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Go, etc..)

SIIG USB Type C 4K dual monitor docking station comparison

	JU-DK0D11-S1	JU-DK0911-S1	JU-DK0811-S1
Supported External Displays	Triple	Single	Dual
Supported Resolution	Single (4K@30Hz) / Dual (1080p) / Triple (720p)	4K@30Hz / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p	5K@60Hz / 4K@60Hz / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p
USB	2 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 + 1 x USB-C (Data Only)	4 x USB 3.0	4 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB-C
HDMI	1-Port	1-Port	2-Port
DisplayPort	1-Port	–	2-Port
Thunderbolt 3	–	–	–
Ethernet (RJ45)	–	10/100/1000 Mbps	10/100/1000 Mbps
Additional Ports	VGA	Audio Output 3.5mm	Mic Input + Audio Output 3.5mm
Power Delivery	✓	✓	✓
Compatibility	Windows 10/8/7, Mac OSx (Single Display ONLY)	Windows 10/8/7/Vista/ XP, Mac OS X 10.10 and later	Windows 10/8/7/Vista/ XP, Mac OS X up to 10.13.3 + 10.15

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