MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 (2024) docking stations and compatibility

Apple lists up to 2 external displays for this chip under its combined-mode conditions. A single dock can have a lower limit.

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Laptop · Reviewed 8 September 2026 · Documentation-based, not hands-on testing

Dock options for this exact device

Manufacturer guidance

Dell WD22TB4

Screens
2 external screens
Charging
Check Mac charging support
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Dock Thunderbolt host cable + screen cables; on Mac, use a separate Thunderbolt path for screen 2.
Full conditions & sources

Use separate output paths for two screens. Check the monitor modes and Dell’s Mac-specific limitations.

Manufacturer guidance. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Manufacturer guidance

Dell WD19TBS

Screens
2 external screens
Charging
Check Mac charging support
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Dock Thunderbolt host cable + screen cables; on Mac, use a separate Thunderbolt path for screen 2.
Full conditions & sources

Use separate output paths for two screens. Check the monitor modes and Dell’s Mac-specific limitations.

Manufacturer guidance. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Manufacturer guidance

CalDigit TS4

Screens
2 external screens
Charging
Up to 98 W
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + screen cables. HDMI screens need suitable video adapters.
Full conditions & sources

Use separate output paths for two screens. Match the monitor inputs and cables.

Manufacturer guidance. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Needs DisplayLink software

Plugable UD-6950H

Screens
2 screens, up to 4K60
Charging
Does not charge the laptop
Software
DisplayLink required
Cables
Dock USB host cable + HDMI/DisplayPort cables, one per display group. Separate laptop charger.
Full conditions & sources

Requires DisplayLink installation and permission. Use a separate charger; check workload limitations.

Needs DisplayLink software. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Needs DisplayLink software

Plugable UD-3900PDZ

Screens
Up to 3 screens; mixed resolutions
Charging
Up to 100 W
Software
DisplayLink for screens 2–3
Cables
Supplied USB-C host cable + HDMI cables. HDMI 1 differs from HDMI 2/3.
Full conditions & sources

HDMI 1: up to 4K30. HDMI 2/3: Full HD with DisplayLink. Check installation permission.

Needs DisplayLink software. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Manufacturer guidance

Plugable TBT4-UDZ

Screens
2 external screens maximum; check modes
Charging
Up to 100 W advertised; 98 W certified. Confirm actual host delivery.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + HDMI/DisplayPort cables. On Mac, one screen per output group.
Full conditions & sources

For two Mac screens, use one socket in Group 1 and one in Group 2. The rear USB-C port is for data, not a monitor.

Manufacturer guidance. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Manufacturer guidance

Plugable TBT4-UD5

Screens
2 external screens maximum; check modes
Charging
Up to 100 W advertised; 96 W certified. Confirm actual host delivery.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + HDMI cables, or a confirmed downstream Thunderbolt video adapter.
Full conditions & sources

Use HDMI or a verified downstream Thunderbolt display route; two is the dock’s total limit.

Manufacturer guidance. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Needs DisplayLink software

Plugable UD-6950PDH

Screens
2 external screens maximum; check modes
Charging
Up to 100 W to a compatible USB-C charging host; negotiation and workload still matter.
Software
DisplayLink required
Cables
Supplied USB-C host cable + HDMI/DisplayPort cables, one per display group.
Full conditions & sources

2 DisplayLink screens, up to 4K60 each, subject to software, monitor and cable requirements. DisplayLink installation and OS permission are required. Check protected-video and demanding-graphics limitations.

Needs DisplayLink software. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (120 W supply)

Screens
2 external screens maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 100 W USB-C host delivery; 120 W names the supply, not laptop delivery.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Attached Thunderbolt host cable + screen cables for the selected HDMI, DP or USB-C video outputs.
Full conditions & sources

Do not transfer the 280 W combo-cable model’s workstation charging claim to this 120 W USB-C model. Up to four 4K displays is host-dependent. Check DP 1.4 DSC, output combinations and the exact OS. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

ASUS Triple 4K Thunderbolt 4 Dock DC500

Screens
2 external screens maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 96 W to the host; the 150 W adapter rating is not delivered laptop power.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + HDMI cables or a downstream Thunderbolt video adapter.
Full conditions & sources

The phrase “Triple 4K” is conditional. ASUS requires suitable input capabilities and DSC compression for the stated three-screen arrangement. Two HDMI outputs plus downstream Thunderbolt. Triple 4K60 requires the stated host and DSC conditions. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

CalDigit TS3 Plus

Screens
2 external screens maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 87 W host charging; check the unit’s firmware and supplied adapter.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + DisplayPort and downstream Thunderbolt video paths. HDMI needs adapters.
Full conditions & sources

The ordinary USB-C ports are data-only. The spare Thunderbolt port is the second video route. Up to two 4K60 screens on a suitable Thunderbolt host. Base-M1/M2 laptop native limits still apply. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4)

Screens
2 external screens maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 60 W host charging. The 150 W supply also powers hub functions and peripherals.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + USB-C video cables/adapters; no built-in HDMI or DisplayPort sockets.
Full conditions & sources

Three downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

Anker 675 / A8377 (monitor stand dock)

Screens
1 external screen maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 100 W dynamic host charging; confirm delivery with the accessories you use.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
USB-C video-capable host cable + one HDMI screen cable.
Full conditions & sources

This product combines a monitor stand and a single-display dock. It does not provide a second native video output. One HDMI 2.0 output, up to 4K60 with a suitable host, monitor and cable. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

Plugable TBT4-UDX1

Screens
2 external screens maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 100 W advertised; 96 W certified host delivery. Confirm a strict 100 W requirement.
Software
No DisplayLink for video
Cables
Thunderbolt host cable + HDMI cable; second HDMI screen uses a downstream Thunderbolt adapter.
Full conditions & sources

One built-in HDMI port is sufficient for the documented two-HDMI-screen arrangement because the second screen uses a downstream Thunderbolt adapter. Up to two 4K60 screens on a suitable host. Use HDMI plus a downstream Thunderbolt video route. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Check model-specific limits

Plugable UD-ULTC4K (three HDMI / DP groups)

Screens
3 external screens maximum; exact modes need checking
Charging
Up to 100 W advertised; 96 W certified. The front USB-C port serves accessories.
Software
DisplayLink for screens 2–3
Cables
Supplied USB-C host cable + one HDMI/DisplayPort cable per numbered display group.
Full conditions & sources

Choose one socket from each numbered group. Six video sockets represent three display groups, not six independent screens. Display 1 uses native USB-C video; Display 2 and 3 use DisplayLink. Up to 4K60 per group with the required host and software. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.

Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.

Device-specific limits

Apple lists up to 2 external displays for this chip under its combined-mode conditions. A single dock can have a lower limit.

Documented direct connection: Thunderbolt / USB-C video port.

Check one screen without a dock

Before choosing a dock

  1. Match the entire device name, including processor, generation and chassis variant.
  2. Record your screen models, inputs and intended resolutions and refresh rates.
  3. Confirm those screens work together through the proposed dock outputs.
  4. Check the supplied power adapter, laptop charging requirement and software permission.

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