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2.12.2019

I have a Dell XPS 9360 which shipped with Ubuntu, so it's always been tricky finding compatible hardware and drivers. So I got this dock and wasn't expecting much from it. I have a Dell Dock which uses DisplayLink, and it was my understanding my laptop wouldn't cope well without it. However, this dock doesn't make use of DisplayLink, and it actually works fantastically and drains much less CPU than my other dock!My setup ---My specs are 16gb RAM, 500GB SSD and quad-core i7-7500U CPU. I also have a QHD touchscreen (which is a pain with anything to do with Linux due to ultra high resolution!). I'm using Ubuntu 18.04 which has Dell software inbuilt into the image. I also have a desktop I use which is linked to two HD monitors.I have wanted to use my laptop at home with my screens for ages but haven't had a dock at home and it is fiddly moving wires around all the time. But, with the right placement I think it will work (the dock is currently sat on my tower so I can just change the source when needed).Wires tested ---So, for my two screens, I used one USB-C port on the Dock and used a USB C to VGA connector for one screen. I tried the other USB-C port to HDMI, but then realised only one USB-C works with a display. I bought a display port to HDMI cable and used this port for the other monitor. I then connected the ethernet, popped in my keyboard USB dongle, plugged in my vertical mouse and then plugged in the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable to my laptop. This is all with the Dock plugged into the mains of course with the battery pack included.It's normal in Ubuntu for the screen to go black and for it to struggle initially, but I tweaked the display settings on all the displays to match in resolution (ie downgraded the inbuilt display and upgraded the two external monitors so they all matched - this can be tricky in Linux, but the trick is to make them all match on the same scale) and applied the settings and it works seamlessly. This is without any DisplayLink working! So I was completely shocked that it worked and that it worked so well! Usually when using two screens with my laptop my laptop struggles and DisplayLink hogs the CPU so much that my mouse goes glitchy. But this just worked, and the laptop copes fine.I booted up a virtual machine, watched some YouTube videos and even plugged in some speakers into the Dock and everything works so well. I opened some heavy programs and the extra screens doesn't seem to impact functionality greatly at all. I honestly can't believe how well it works!Physical Look and Feel ---The dock has a smart, darker silver metal casing and has all the ports you'll ever need. As well as what I mentioned above, it has an SD and micro SD card slot too! I just can't believe the power it packs underneath it all. It's relatively light, but heavy enough that you can feel the good quality, and has rubber feet to help keep it in place. It isn't too thick and bulky but needs to be wide enough for all the ports, so don't expect something really thin. Also, with docks come lots and lots of wires.. Everywhere!It feels nice and cold to touch and doesn't overheat. It is powered by the mains with a battery pack, and comes with other attachments for different plugs. It is well designed and the ports are placed intelligently. The only thing I'd say is it would have been nice to get some wires included (like a displayport one) and a longer USB-C wire to connect to the host machine.So all in all, if you're a Linux user, I'd say this dock is really worth it even for the expensive price (the DisplayLink one was similar). My laptop is never going to be more powerful than my tower but considering I do all my website and application development on my laptop this dock is going to be priceless for me and the fact I don't get flickering cursors makes this win over my other dock. I don't need to connect to 4k screens so I cannot comment on this functionality, but it's truly performed above and beyond my expectations.
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29.11.2019

This makes a perfect dock for my Windows 10 laptop, and it is a superb piece of kit.If you're not familiar with the idea, modern laptops with a USB-C port (the tiny oval shaped sort) can charge through the port and simultaneously run peripherals like external disk drives, keyboard, mouse, monitor and a headset through that same port. So, when you arrive home from the office, all you need to do is plug one end of the supplied USB-C cable into your laptop. All the peripherals spring to life, and you're up and running almost instantly. You don't have to use external keyboard and monitor, but why wouldn't you?The power supply brick is a huge in-line thing. Not particularly elegant, but it packs a punch,and can power almost any peripheral or combination of peripherals you could throw at it, plus your laptop.The dock itself is wraparound metal with smart plastic front and back. It feels heavy and substantial despite its small size, and it has feet that grip the desk well, so it doesn't slide about.Connectors on the rear are:- Power in (from the mains power adaptor).- A Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port for your laptop - this is fully compatible with Apple devices as well as Windows.- A second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port for peripherals.- A Full-size DisplayPort socket for your monitor.- A Gigabit Ethernet port- Four USB 3.0 Type-A sockets.The front is a little more spartan:- Headset (phones and microphone) 3.5 mm jack- A full-size SD card slot- One each of USB-C and USB-A USB 3.1 sockets.You can theoretically run two (possibly even more) monitors, one from the DisplayPort and one from the Thunderbolt socket, but one 4K monitor is sufficient for my purposes. The rear USB sockets are ideal for permanent peripherals, while the USB 3.1 connectors on the front are great for fast-charging your phone or tablet.I can't emphasise how much this has changed my computing experience. Where previously I had to mess around with lots of cables and dongles - power, monitor, keyboard, mouse, external backup drive, which crucially meant that I often didn't bother, and just used the laptop on its own, I now actually use all the peripherals I have sitting in my office. You could look at it and say it's just a sophisticated USB hub with a beefy power supply, but its utility, the actual benefit you get from using it, makes it far more than that. It's a home for my laptop to come back to each day.
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18.2.2020

Belkin's stuff normally comes in their branded white and green packaging while this Thunderbolt 3 Dock Plus arrives in a simple compact plain brown cardboard box.Open the lid of the box and you're presented with the dock, which is a fairly featureless black plastic box measuring 165mm wide, 31mm tall when it's sitting on the four little rubber feet on its base, and 78mm deep. It has its name and the Belkin logo printed tastefully on top, and the plastics are rendered in a variety of surface finishes which give it a feeling of quality.Then we get to connectivity which is what this dock is all about - on the front is a Thunderbolt 3 socket, headphone socket and a single USB 3.1 Generation 2 socket.I do wish there were more USB sockets right here on the front of the dock, but hey ho, I'll need to find these elsewhere.On the back is a gigabit ethernet socket, then four USB 3.1 sockets, two in type A format, two type C. After this you have your two big displayport sockets and finally the power-in socket which needs a 20V supply.So that's the top of the box, but why is it so big? It's when you open the next layer that things start to unwind a bit - you have a power supply with captive cable that runs to the dock - this power supply is almost as big as the dock itself and is bigger than the power supply that came with my laptop. You get two power cables to connect the mains to the power supply, one for the UK market and one for Europe that goes straight in the recycling as waste.Finally you get a 48cm Displayport 3 cable - the product title says 2.6ft which it quite definitely isn't. At a foot and a half you really have to consider where you position this dock in relation to your screen. I guess you could just go and buy the cable length you require but at such a hefty price for this dock you'd think Belkin might bundle in a few more cables to make your life easier.I can't flaw this dock in use, it gives a bunch of connectivity that is really niche - I do wish there were more USB sockets on the front which would make it a more workmanlike tool, but I guess there are a handful round the back.
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23.4.2020

Bought my belkin thunderbolt 3 mini dock from. elsewhere after price went up by £20 here (Amazon normally my first choice to purchase from). The device feels nice, not to heavy. Only issue is the cable length, too short. If placing your dock flat it is fine as the device rests on the table, but if putting it on a vertical dock, the device floats in the air, with the resulting strain on the cable and the port. Back to the device, it has 2 HDMI ports, 1 usb3, 1 usb2 and a network port. Plugged device in (no drivers needed) to my MacBook Pro 15” and it was recognised straight away. The device shows on the thunderbolt port at the full 40Gbs. The two 2560*1440 show at full resolution at 60Hz.The usb3 works without a hitch and so does the usb2. I don’t know why the other two mini docks makes cost so much more than the belkin, when they look the same. I tried all the connections at once except the network port. I can’t so far fault the device.The cable is an issue as it limits its safe use. All the thunderbolt 3 mini docks seem to have the same issue.I have the exhaust vents pointing upwards, so not to restrict it. If you have a dock that allows you to have the exhaust vents at the bottom, then cable length is no problem..The device though works really well. If this is what you need, and don’t want a power pass thru, then it has to be on your list of items for a MacBook or thunderbolt 3 pc.Some of the reviews I have read do not even relate to this product, please people give reviews on the product being displayed. Another thing, why would you use hdmi on a LG 5K thunderbolt C type monitor from a 16" MacBook!!!!!! Belkin have generally been good products, but their updates can sometimes be a bit slow. This product so far does not need any update, it is simply plug and go. I read somewhere, why did it not have two usb3 ports, reason is it needs to stay within the power output of the port, which is 15w. If your monitor is not usb c then either this HDMI or the DisplayPort version would be a worthwhile purchase.
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3.2.2020

These days, you can never have enough ports. With a dongle or two in place, I would have to disconnect one peripheral in order to connect another.That's no longer a problem with this little beauty!Firstly, setup is straightforward plug and go on my Windows 10 gaming laptop.Mouse, external drive, Blu Ray player can all be corrected with ease. But, best of all, for the ultimate gaming experience, connecting to a 4K UHD TV with negligible lag is simplicity itself.So far, I've only scratched the surface of what this hub can do - the instruction leaflet is minimalist to say the least, but there's loads of information out there to give you some ideas about experimenting with connectivity.Only criticism is that the hub itself doesn't come cheap and the one USB C lead supplied is annoyingly short.It is also powered by a fairly chunky transformer, which does add to the clutter on your desk. The plus side of this though is that the upstream charging facility will keep your laptop battery topped up, without the need to plug in a separate charger.Thunderbolt 3 is the future of connectivity and I am delighted to be able to give this a try.If you don't baulk at the price, this cutting edge device is very highly recommended!
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6.2.2020

Delivered by Parcel Force in a quite heavy box .This Belkin Thunderbolt 3 dock plus is just what my son needed , he's running his own business and frequently complains about having to move all of his computer equipment wiring etc between his office and home .Inside the box contained everything he needed to use on both his work Mac and home Windows PCs .Included a 2.6ft Thunderbolt 3 Cable , the unit has its own power cord , 3 USB-A 3.1 ports , 3 USB C.3.1 ports 2 display ports a 3.5mm audio in/ out port and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port .It supports Dual 4K s teens and has upload speeds of up to 60W... I'm not going to pretend I understand any of the technical jargon , because I don't !All I know is my son is able to transfer and update multiple screens at the same time ,and use his USB keyboard and mouse with no problems.Personally I don't think that it's particularly good value for money at £235 , however as I'm not the one using it I am basing this rating on my Son's impressions .It's a weighty good quality unit that works and that's all you need to say mum .
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12.9.2019

This type C USB hub is compact but very useful for the MacBook.Featuring 2 x HDMI (4K 60Hz), USB-A 3.0, USB-A 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet connections it allows you to connect to most accessories. I like that it also has a USB type C port so you can charge your computer whilst this is connected. 2 x USB 3.0 ports deliver at the super speed of 5Gbps, a revolutionary advancement compared to USB 2.0 port.I bought silver and it pretty much perfectly matches the colour of my MacBook.When plugged in, I would recommend putting your computer on a flat surface since there would a risk of damaging the type C connector if you caught it on your lap. This is due to it only having one point of connection,which will mean this is a real risk.So far I haven’t had any issues with a USB data stick.I brought this because of these quality controls: stable output, temperature protection, anti-over-current and anti-short-circuit; Certified by CE, FCC, RoHSOverall, it is a small, portable and very useful device that has allowed me to connect a lot more to my MacBook.
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24.11.2019

Tested on an HP Envy 13...Docks are surprisingly expensive bits of kit enabling lots of peripherals to be connected to a laptop in one go. I have used a previous Belkin device for some time and found it works well but periodically starts flickering and a gentle tap fixes it.This is a much sturdier proposition - it feels well built and features lots of ports, notably dual 4K which I was unable to quite get working as I wanted. I was a bit frustrated to see the native video port was Displayport rather than HDMI but I was able to get a conversion cable for £5 so not the end of the world. The second video port is USB-C so you just need an adapter there (to HDMI for example)to get that working.There is also plenty power fed through so you can charge the laptop via thatThere's lots of ports front and back and generally speaking I would say it's a good bit of kit. I must say I think it is expensive for what it offers and the Displayport with no native HDMI is a minor annoyance.
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14.11.2019

This Belkin mini Thunderbolt 3 is another serious quality product from Belkin. It starts with the packaging the item is very well packaged comes in a quality box with the unit wrapped in a protective cover. The unit itself feels very well built with its brushed aluminium design and is a very robust build. This  pro dock comes with 13 different ports as listed below1. 1 x USB-A 3.12. 1 x USB-C 3.13. 1 x SD card reader4. 1 x Audio in/out5. 1 x 170W PSU (Power Supply Unit)6. 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (connects to laptop)7. 1 x Thunderbolt 3 port (connects peripherals)8. 1x DisplayPort9. 1 x GB Ethernet10. 4 x USB-A 3.0 portsI got this to work with my MacBook but it’s intel chip is also compatible with the windows operating systems so does give you the option to use on both.This is a great item and lives up to the quality belkin name:
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14.11.2019

This pro Dock is absolutely superb!Before this I had a basic plug and play into the side of my mac dock, which had issues and kept cutting out so I returned it.This dock is leagues above the other style I got and really is a pro product.The tolerances are great and it sits neatly behind my desk and it's a single cable plug into the laptop which is perfect.Overall its the best dock I've ever used but I have to knock off one star for the price. I don't know if I could justify almost £300 for a dock! If you're using 4k/8k monitors then maybe but for the average person this is very expensive.If you can justify the price then you won't be disappointed as it has all the USB A,USB C and display peripheral ports you'd ever need and it's solid, stylish and very powerful.
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11.9.2019

First of all I want to tell you I did not purchase this item but it was sent to me by Amazon in return for an unbiased and honest review.Packaged well with instructions written on packaging on the inside, sturdy and stylish. Used HDMI ports (cable not supplied) for slide show from Apple Mac onto TV - worked well. Used USB3&2 ports to transfer images from camera memory card reader and direct from camera - both worked first class. Overall a very useful piece of kit, with renowned Belkin quality, but slightly over priced.

27.9.2019

I love Belkin products they are well made and high quality product. The reason why I gave only 4 star for this hub is the price... i think it's a bit overpriced. But other than they this makes my MacBook actually usable. I can do several thinks such like using a USB stick or connect an external HDMI displays. Even with this price is much cheaper than buying all the adapters that Apple required to get all the same inputs. A slim good looking port multiplier that is sturdy and secure.

16.11.2019

This is a great dock that is very sleek, it's quite heavy but is beautifully made in aluminium. Plenty of connections available allowing you to connect everything from your laptop to your printer and speakers. The data speed is excellent and it definitely speeds things up as well as being able to cope with multiple monotors. It does have a slight buzz to it but nothing annoying. My only gripe is the price, I think it is expensive for what it is.

28.10.2019

Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Mini with Tethered Thunderbolt 3 Cable.So this went a bit over my head if I'm honest, but my teenage son insisted he needed this for his bedroom as he wanted to run a screen off his laptop.This did the job nicely and he has claimed it for his desk.This has two HDMI ports, 2 USB and an ethernet.It came packaged well with instructions and seems a sturdy bit of kit.So far so good my son is happy with its performance.

12.11.2019

A very good unit that has all the connection availability and doesn't lose speed at a noticeable rate anyway. Certainly keeps the desk clear of cables and looks alot cleaner. Looks pretty nice with its brushed aluminium finish and fits perfectly underneath a laptop stand. The price is a little more than similar products of different brands and performance doesn't realy match this. A nice addition to any workspace and a handy device.

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