# 16-in-1 Docking Stations Plugable Unveiled its Thunderbolt 4 Quad Docking Station, The 'TBT4-UDZ' By Colin Smith | Published 2023-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-4-quad-docking References: [plugable](https://plugable.com/en-ca) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQJWKBMF?maas=maas_adg_18305D50E4C1EC46B5F0B859A50B3A45_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=trenhunt0f-20)  Plugable unveiled the '[Thunderbolt 4 Quad Docking Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugables) (TBT4-UDZ)' at CES 2023. The docking station is intended to offer the full capabilities of a Thunderbolt 4 port in one single hub. The interface options on the port accommodate all of a workers potential needs, including USB-C power delivery, 2.5 gigabit ethernet, seven USB ports of varying speeds, a 3.5mm audio jack, [four display outputs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidisplay-computer-peripheral), a micro SD and SD card slot, and a dedicated power button. This dock allows users to charge a connected device with 100W power delivery while simultaneously supporting up to four 4K 60Hz displays, making this dock a travelling workstation powerhouse. The TBT4-UDZ is available for preorder now via [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-3) at an MSRP of $299. The dock will release and ship on January 17th. Image Credit: Plugable ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **All-in-one Docking Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for computer accessory companies to create more comprehensive and efficient docking stations for remote work. - **High Power Delivery Chargers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop high-power delivery chargers to support similar all-in-one docking stations. - **Multi-display Support Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop technologies that support multi-display setups, meeting the needs of remote workers and improving productivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for computer accessory companies to create more comprehensive and efficient docking stations for remote work. - **Technology Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for hardware companies to respond to the need for high-power delivery chargers for all-in-one docking stations with similar capabilities to the Plugable TBT4-UDZ. - **Productivity Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for productivity software companies to improve multi-display support for remote work in combination with all-in-one docking stations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Support 4K Outputs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-3.md) - [High-Bandwidth USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ud-4vpd.md) - [18-Port Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-station-4.md) - [Streamlined Work Desk Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station.md) - [Industry-First Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ud-7400pd.md) - [Premium Multifunctional Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caldigit.md) - [4K Laptop Docking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-2.md) - [Feature-Rich Expansion Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-4-multimedia-pro-dock.md) - [Triple-Display Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ud-ultcdl.md)