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Plugable Launches $199 Thunderbolt 4 Dock With Native Dual 4K HDMI for Macs

It uses Apple Silicon’s built-in dual-display support to power two 4K monitors without DisplayLink drivers.

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The Plugable TBT-UDM fits with Mac setups while adding 13 ports.
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Overview

  • The dock is available now for $199.95 at Plugable.com and Amazon with a launch discount, and it comes with a 1-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable, power supply, and a two-year U.S. warranty.
  • Its 13-port layout includes two HDMI 2.0 outputs for dual 4K@60Hz displays, a downstream Thunderbolt 4 port for a single 6K@60Hz panel on macOS (or 8K@30Hz on Windows), four USB-A, one USB-C, UHS-II SD and microSD slots, gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
  • The TBT-UDM delivers up to 96W host charging to power MacBooks at near-full capacity, enabling a single-cable workstation setup.
  • By relying on macOS’s native GPU output, it supports dual external monitors on Apple M4 and M3 Pro/Max systems (with clamshell support on base M3) without requiring DisplayLink drivers.
  • Priced well below many $300+ Thunderbolt 4 docks, Plugable targets creative professionals, developers, and remote workers who need high-resolution displays and fast card readers in a compact aluminum chassis.