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# 4K Laptop Docking Devices
Plugable's USB Dock is Compatible with Two 4K 120Hz Monitors

By Kanesa D | Published 2023-07-19 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-2
References: [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/barrycollins/2023/07/18/plugables-new-usb-dock-supports-two-4k-120hz-screens/?sh=55ae5bfacbf2) & [plugable](https://plugable.com/en-ca)

![4K Laptop Docking Devices](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/510/plugable-2.jpeg)

[Plugable's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ud-4vpd) 'USB-4 Dual Monitor Docking Station' is the perfect product for consumers who require robust power connections for high-quality displays. The new device provides enough power to support up to [two 4K displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidisplay-computer-peripheral) with 120Hz refresh rates, and can also work with a single 8K 60Hz monitor. Consumers must plug the dock into a [USB-4 or Thunderbolt 4 port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caldigit-ts5) to use it. The Plugable 'USB-4 Dual Monitor Docking Station' also offers three USB-A ports, one USB Type-C port, and a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port.

The dock can provide the host laptop with up to 100W of charging power. To complete the package, it comes with a 1M USB-C cable for easy setup and is priced at $200 USD.

Image Credit: Plugable

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 17%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **USB-4 Dual Monitor Docking Station:** The trend of USB-4 dual monitor docking stations presents an opportunity for companies to provide robust power connections for high-quality displays.
- **4K Displays with 120hz Refresh Rates:** The trend of 4K displays with 120Hz refresh rates opens up opportunities for businesses to deliver immersive visual experiences for consumers.
- **8K 60hz Monitors:** The trend of 8K 60Hz monitors creates disruptive innovation possibilities for manufacturers to push the boundaries of display resolution and clarity.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for USB-4 dual monitor docking stations and high-quality displays.
- **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can embrace the trend of 4K displays with 120Hz refresh rates to offer enhanced visual experiences for users.
- **Monitor Manufacturing:** The monitor manufacturing industry can explore the market potential of 8K 60Hz monitors to deliver cutting-edge display technologies to consumers.

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