But things get tricky when you want to connect two displays simultaneously. Attaching virtually any single display works great via either HDMI or Thunderbolt/DisplayPort. Speaking of displays, that’s one area that might cause confusion (which is common to many Thunderbolt docks). The StarTech Thunderbolt 2 4K Docking Station isn’t the company’s first foray into the docking station market (they also offer a USB 3.0-based docking station and one based on first-generation Thunderbolt), but it’s one of the most versatile when it comes to port selection and, in our opinion, one of the most attractive docks from a design perspective. The latest is from StarTech, a technology manufacturer that produces a wide range of computing devices and accessories. We’ve looked at several Thunderbolt docking stations in recent years, including some that have been updated for Thunderbolt 2. Perhaps the most interesting use of Thunderbolt has been the docking station, a device that lets you make a single connection to your Mac or Thunderbolt-equipped PC and then enjoy access to a variety of displays, data ports, networking, and audio interfaces. Thunderbolt 2 offers significantly faster bandwidth, daisy chaining support, and a wider range of supported device types and peripherals.

StarTech Thunderbolt 2 4K Docking StationĪpple (and Google) recently introduced the new USB-C specification to the market, and while the new port is much more versatile than its predecessors, don’t think that Thunderbolt is going anywhere, at least any time soon.

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