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Laptop · Reviewed 8 September 2026 · Documentation-based, not hands-on testing
Dock options for this exact device
Manufacturer-reported test
Use the Neo’s USB 3 port. Additional screens require DisplayLink.
Two revisions share this name: black V1 (Aug 2022–Aug 2024) and silver V2 (serial 4157+, Aug 2024 onward). Identify yours before using port guidance.
- Screens
- 2 external screens maximum; check picture modes
- Charging
- Up to 100 W to a compatible USB-C charging host; negotiation and workload still matter.
- Software
- DisplayLink required
- Cables
- Included USB-C host cable; bring one HDMI/DisplayPort cable per logical display group.
Full conditions & sources
Plugable reports this dock passed its Neo test; Connect Your Dock has not tested it. Use the USB 3 host port, the dock’s own supply and supported DisplayLink software. Respect each output group’s mode limit.
Manufacturer-reported test. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.
Manufacturer-reported test
Use the Neo’s USB 3 port. Additional screens require DisplayLink.
Original (Nov 2017–May 2022) and updated (June 2022 onward) units have different ports, link speed, charging and display layouts.
- Screens
- 3 external screens maximum; check picture modes
- Charging
- Up to 100 W advertised; 96 W certified. The front USB-C port serves accessories.
- Software
- DisplayLink for screens 2–3
- Cables
- Updated unit: included 1 m USB-C host cable; bring one HDMI/DisplayPort cable per numbered group.
Full conditions & sources
Plugable reports this dock passed its Neo test; Connect Your Dock has not tested it. Use the USB 3 host port, the dock’s own supply and supported DisplayLink software. Respect each output group’s mode limit.
Manufacturer-reported test. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.
Manufacturer-reported test
Use the Neo’s USB 3 port. Additional screens require DisplayLink.
Units before January 2025 deliver up to 60 W; updated units deliver up to 100 W. The rear label and included supply distinguish them.
- Screens
- 3 external screens maximum; check picture modes
- Charging
- Up to 60 W; confirm host charging
- Software
- DisplayLink for screens 2–3
- Cables
- Included USB-C host cable; bring one HDMI cable per screen. Check the 60 W / 100 W rear label.
Full conditions & sources
Plugable reports this dock passed its Neo test; Connect Your Dock has not tested it. Use the USB 3 host port, the dock’s own supply and supported DisplayLink software. Respect each output group’s mode limit.
Manufacturer-reported test. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.
Device-specific limits
One native external screen, up to 4K60, through the USB 3 port only. The other USB-C port has no native video; this Mac has no Thunderbolt.
Documented direct connection: USB 3 USB-C port supporting DisplayPort (not the USB 2 port).
Check one screen without a dockBefore choosing a dock
- Match the entire device name, including processor, generation and chassis variant.
- Record your screen models, inputs and intended resolutions and refresh rates.
- Confirm those screens work together through the proposed dock outputs.
- Check the supplied power adapter, laptop charging requirement and software permission.
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