Plugable Thunderbolt 4 16-in-1 Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ) review

The Plugable TBT4-UDZ ranks first because it pairs a full set of video outputs with a mid-range price. Plugable lists 16 ports, including two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs, so most monitors plug in directly without adapters. On Windows Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 laptops it can drive up to four 4K 60Hz screens, and on Macs with M3, M4, M5 or any Pro or Max chip it extends to two 4K 60Hz displays with no drivers. Laptop charging is up to 100W (98W certified), and the dock adds 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD and microSD slots, audio and six USB-A ports. A 1 m Thunderbolt 4 cable and a stand come in the box. The limits are the host: base M1 and M2 Macs still get one external display, and Windows Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C laptops top out at two. It costs $289.99 on Plugable's US page. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the dock.

Who it is for

Mac and Windows users who want native dual or quad monitor support

Price

$289.99 on Plugable's US product page as of November 2026.

PLUGABLE THUNDERBOLT™ 4 16-IN-1 DOCKING STATION FOR MACBOOK AIR/PRO $289.99 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 16 ports: 2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C (10Gbps), 3x USB (10Gbps), 2x USB (5Gbps), 1x USB 2.0 charging port
• Up to 100W laptop charging (98W certified)
• Two 4K 60Hz displays on M3, M4, M5 and Pro/Max Macs, up to four on Windows Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 laptops
• SD and microSD slots, audio in/out and 2.5Gbps Ethernet
• Includes a 1 m (3.3 ft) 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 cable and a stand for vertical or horizontal use

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Dedicated HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, so no adapters or DisplayLink drivers are needed
• Strength: Plugable says dual 4K 60Hz works with no drivers on M4 and M5 Macs
• Strength: $289.99 for 16 ports, less than the $379.99 CalDigit TS4
• Weakness: Base M1 and M2 Macs get only one external display, a limit of those chips
• Weakness: Laptop charging tops out at 100W, below the 130W the Dell WD25TB4 gives Dell laptops
• Weakness: Reaching 2.5Gbps Ethernet needs a 2.5Gbps switch or router

Key facts

• Price: $289.99
• Ports: 16
• Laptop charging: 100W (98W certified)
• Max displays: 2 on Mac, 4 on Windows
• Ethernet: 2.5Gbps

Where it ranks

Plugable Thunderbolt 4 16-in-1 Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ) is No. 1 in our Best Laptop Docking Stations verdict.