TobenONE 18-in-2 MacBook Docking Station Dual Monitor 4K@60Hz, 150 Power Adapter, 20W Charging, USB C Docking Station with 2 HDMI&DP, 7 USB, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 2 Audio, Dock Stand for MacBook Pro 1

I recently purchased a Macbook M4 Pro (fantastic laptop by the way) and require a dock to expand functionality and provide a means to connect my Macbook to my 4k monitor. I tried several other docks prior to selecting this particular dock and none of them provided me with as many features as the TobenONE 18-in-2 dock. For starters, I think the biggest feature of this dock is it gives you a place to store your Macbook when it's connected. My Macbook fits perfectly in the vertical slot and thanks to the attention to detail, the rubberized coating within the slot prevents scratches of any sort on my MacBook. As it sits vertically in the dock, it's simple to connect the included USB cable to the two ports on my MacBook and all of my connected devices are instantly available as well as my monitor connectivity.I will say I looked high and low for a dock that was capable of more than 60Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution, but I wasn't able to easily find one in my price range. As far as the 60Hz 4K docks go, I don't think there is a better dock out there. I love the aesthetic look this dock provides on my desk while my laptop is connected. It is definitely wife approved.The rear panel of the dock includes the following:USB-A Ports:2 x USB-A 2.0 ports: Data transfer speeds up to 480Mbps.2 x USB-A 3.0 ports: Data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps.Display Outputs:1 x HDMI 1 port: Supports resolutions up to [email protected] x HDMI 2 or DisplayPort: Supports resolutions up to [email protected] Port:1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet port: Supports 2500/1000/100/10Mbps.Audio Port:1 x 3.5mm audio in & out port: Allows connection of headphones or speakers.Host Connection Ports:2 x HOST ports: Connect to your MacBook using the included dual USB-C cable.The front panel of the dock includes the following:USB-C Data Ports:2 x USB-C 3.2 ports: Data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. One of the ports also supports 20W PD.SD/TF Ports:1 x SD 4.0 port: Supports UHS-I with speeds up to 104MB/s1 x TF 4.0 port: Supports UHS-I with speeds up to 104MB/sAudio Port:1 x 3.5mm audio in & out port: Allows connection of headphones or speakers.USB-A Ports:1 x USB-A 3.2 port: Supports data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps.The dock requires no driver installation and setup is as quick as you can connect the cables. I only use this dock with a single 4K monitor and I have had no issues at all. Everything I have connected has been instantly recognized and the connectivity speeds of the ports are extremely fast. This is a must have accessory to anyone who owns a Macbook who wants to expand the functionality as well as utilize an external monitor. I highly recommend it!

At the beginning of this year, I purchased a new MacBook Pro M3 max with the idea of using this as my only computer and bringing it back and forth from work to home. I researched some options and decided to buy a TobenONE USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor for MacBook Pro (UDS020). I chose this one because, among other things, the dual USB-C cable that connects both USB-C ports on the MacBook to two USB-C ports on the dock thus giving the dock all the capabilities needed for a desktop application: ethernet, audio, dual HDMI, multiple USB ports, etc. It holds the MacBook securely in a vertical manner thus saving quite a bit of desk space. I submitted a review to Amazon about that doc on June 23, 2034. The first annoyance (minor) is that to boot the MacBook after a shutdown, one needs to pull the laptop up and out of the dock completely to open it. Again, a minor annoyance. A second minor annoyance is that it does not have its own power supply, and I need to connect both the USB cable and laptop power supply to the MacBook. I set up this dock at my work and decided to buy another one for home.Before purchasing another one, I looked to see what other options may have popped up since I bought the one described above and I saw that Tobenone has a couple of other models with higher specs and so I purchased one of them – the TobenONE 18-in-2 MacBook Docking Station model UDS040M. (There is also a similar model, UDS040W, for Windows). What attracted me to this one was that it had the same dual USB-C cable that allowed for easy connectivity but now has its own power supply and that eliminated one of the annoyances I had with the previous dock. It also has a few more USB ports with a bit higher speed including 2.5 Gbps ethernet. It also has a small desk footprint holding the MacBook in the vertical position. In what may seem like a minor point, but one that I find VERY useful is that I do not need to lift the MacBook out of the dock to get it to boot – It has enough freedom of motion of the clamshell to open it and have it boot. (See photo) That eliminates the second of my annoyances with the previous one. Overall, the UDS040M meets all my needs and then some. I need to mention that when I first received it, it did not function well: while HDMI 1 drove my monitor, there was no internet connectivity, HDMI2 did not work, and the USB ports did not work. I asked for a replacement, it was approved immediately, and the replacement works just fine. So, I am pleased with their service and response time in approving a replacement. I am tempted to sell my USB C docking station UDS020 and purchase a second UDS040M so that I have one for both home and office.FYI, the MacBook is running Mac OS 15.1.1 and the monitor is an LG Ultragear 45 inch (a great monitor).