Lenovo USB Type-C Gen2 Docking Station Review
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This is a review of the Lenovo USB Type-C Gen2 Docking Station. This is a "universal" Type-C docking station that provides power via USB Type-c. It has 3x USB3.1, 2x USB2.0, 2x Display Port, 1x HDMI Port, 1x Combo Audio Jack, and 1x Gigabit Ethernet port. amzn.to/3lRrZkv
It supports Monitors: 1 x 4K @ 60 Hz, or 2 x 4K @ 30 Hz, or 3 @ 1080p.
I tried to use a USB 3.1 A to C cable, to connect it to older PCs without Type-C, but the dock would not work.
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This video just saved the day, very literally, for my BF's new job as he does very important training program from home. He was in full meltdown that his docking station, which IT just swapped out, wasn't working which meant he would miss instruction time with his class. Within the first minute of this video you helped us identify the problem. C cord was plugged into the front slot. Moved it to back...works! Thank you!!
So glad I could help!
I can't count how many clients of mine have also done that. I drove to the 1st one's office and figured that out instantly. The cute picture of the laptop on the back Type-C port is clearly not enough to guide users!
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Thanks for doing this short and simple video.
You're welcome!
Thanks for watching, and please subscribe!
Nice video, mate!
The turn-on/wake up function on the dock really sold the deal and I just put an order for myself. Thanks for such a clear and concise review. Subscribed!
thank you so much!
Thanks for the quick review - and the extra tidbit of Gen 1 docks at the end there
You're welcome! Glad to help!
Thank you for "plugging in the back" info, already started to search for drivers :)
That seems to be a very common problem 😉
Haha same thing happened to me.
This was my issue plugged it in the back and action it worked.
what a great video, thankx again high jackman, cmon lets get more subs for this channel
Thanks so much!
it helped me very much, specially that part when you turned on your pc with the dock, greetings from chile
Great. Glad you liked it!
Excellent review! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Clear, concise and helpful.
😀
Thank for the help man. My company sent me one of these docks, and since I have a KSwitch in my monitor I didnt think it mattered.. but it DOUBLES AS A POWER BRICK so I'm all over it haha
Nice!
Hi thanks for doing this review. Does this dock support 5 numbers of 4TB external drives? I want to be able to transfer data simultaneously from one drive to another and also to the hard drive in my T490. Cheers.
Maybe it's a stupid question, but is there a difference in pluggin in usb-c cable to thunderbolt port and thunderbolt 3 cable to power port using usb-c?
Hey dude, great video. Just one question, I'm in the market for a dock like this but I'm worried that it'll ruin my laptop battery having power plugged into it all day everday. Is it fine to have it plugged in all the time? For reference, I have the surface laptop 3.
It will likely degrade the battery faster, but most newer PCs are smarter about charging than previous generations. I don't have experience with the surface laptop 3, but since the batteries in all of the surface products I've used aren't replaceable, I'd be careful with it...
Thanks for the review! Would this dock support the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Amd? The usb port is only 3.2 gen 1 (5gbps), but it says it supports PD up to 65w and DP alt mode.
Great video! I'm having the display "wigging out" problem you mentioned. I have a dual display and am using DisplayPort-to-HDMI converter cables. I suspect it's those cables causing me a problem. Do you have any thoughts on this issue?
First I would check for firmware updates for the dock. Then I would try another type c cable from the dock to the laptop.
Hi, thanks for the quick review, I was looking into this docking station for my new Lenovo ThinkPad T15g, I think it comes with two Thunderbolt ports, do you think this dock would work with it? Greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
It should, but may require more power than the standard USB dock can offer. You'd be better off with the Thunderbolt 3 Dock Gen 2: amzn.to/2VtSl0h
They make a few versions depending on the wattage you need, so please confirm that 1st!
@@ZipTieNinja my laptop comes with a 230W power adapter, bigger and heavy. Do you think this docking station could work better for my laptop? From what I understand, it works with a 230W adapter as well, thanks for your feedback! www.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories-and-monitors/docking/universal-cable-docks-thunderbolt/TBT-WS-Dock-Gen-2/p/40ANY230US
would this work on something like a lenovo ideapad flex 5?
Any suggestion docking station for Lenovo Ideapan L340, I have a lot difficulty to display it with two additional screens. Thanks in advance.
IdeaPads do not support Lenovo Docks. You can use a generic dock like a Targus, but that will be driven by your USB Bus, so it is less than ideal.
You might be able to use a USB Type-C to HDMI Cable like this one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073H9RG9T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't know for sure if your Type-C connector will support display functionality or not, but it's worth a try!
Just want to clarify, I'm not a fan of my devices always connected to charger so this dock will keep my laptop charging when I use it? There's no way for my laptop to stop charging while still using my external monitors?
Hi! Thanks for the review! Do you know if it works for a thinkpad x13? Greetings from Mexico!
Yes, it will. The dock requires a USB-C with DisplayPort, Data Transfer, Power Delivery.
Great video! I'm really not technical at all so sorry if this is a silly question - I'm trying to connect my MacBook to the dock to get a video to play on an LG monitor. I've got the power adapter connected for the docking station, the HDMI connected to the monitor and docking station and then the USBC for my MacBook connected to the back of the station. Does there need to be a USBC cable connecting to the front too? (Is one for charging and one for display output?)
No, just one Type-C from the back of the dock to the laptop.
wonderful video
just wondering if its compatible with the amd version of e15 gen 2 laptops?
Definitely!
Great video! can I supply power to the docking station through my Lenovo T15 as the power source? I lost my charger & power chord.
No. You can order a new power supply for the dock: amzn.to/3QwJHt2
Thanks for sharing! I have this docking station (gen2) but im getting issues with my monitor going dark every few minutes. I've tested the HDMI and USB-C cords and they are functioning. Have you heard of any issues that this gen2 has had with monitor display?
Cheap cables often caused this issue. They work, but are intermittent
tnx i just bought it few days ago! works perfect : ubuntu 19.10, 2 x dell full hd monitors + thinkpad t580 intel graphics...
Great! I've never used it with linux!
Hi! Have you ever tried with two monitors each with 2560x monitor resolution? Thanks
@@daviderocchi4786 hi! i haven't... according to specs i don't think it will work for me with that res because 4k output is the max for my intel graphics card, it supports only 4k@60hz, so double 2650x monitor + laptop screen(fullhd) would exceed that limit, maybe it will work but on lower refresh rate...i would like to hear if someone runs that setup!
Hi! Thanks for the review. Do you know if it works with a HP Envy 13 (13-ah0051wm)? It has a single USB Type-C with a feature called Sleep and Charge.
It is not built to work with other brands than Lenovo thinkpads. That said it could work if your laptop has a USB C port with DisplayPort, data transfer, and power delivery all-in-one connector.
I bought a used one, that doesn't have its cables.
Does it work without power cable?
And what type of USB C cable is used to connect it to the laptop?
Lenovo Power Adapter: amzn.to/41y52Hp
Lenovo USB-C Cable:
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Hey great vid... I have one of these docks but my lenovo monitors keep freezing up. I have a dell tablet connected to dock...Any ideas. GN
This dock uses the internal video chipset of the PC, so maybe it is just more than it can handle...
Combination Lenovo USB Type-C Gen2 Docking Station with Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH05 DO NOT work (power and video ports)!
When I attempt to install the firmware for my docking station: ThinkPad USB-C Doc Gen2, it fails with this message: "DP Hub update timeout, please remove all devices from the dock, reboot, try again. TBT Force Power Disabled"
I received information that Dell D6000 docking work in connection with Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH05 !?
Your USB Type-C only supports data transfer. This dock requires a Type-C with DisplayPort, Power Delivery, and Data Transfer all in one connector.
Hello, thanks for all the info! I currently have a dock which supports 4K@60 Hz for my dell monitor. However, it has an annoying limitation which is that it either supports 4-Lane mode or 2-Lane mode. In 4-Lane mode, it supports 4k@60hz but with USB 2.0 speed only. In 2-Lane mode, USB 3 speed works, but the resolution is limited to 4k@30hz only. Which means that I either get 4k@60Hz or full speed USB 3.1 speed. Not both at the same time.
My question is: Does this Lenovo dock have this limitation? or I can get full USB 3 speed along with 4k@60Hz.
Thanks in advance!
I am not aware of that limitation with the Lenovo dock. I do not have a 60HZ monitor to test with.
I've been using this docking station in combination with my X380 Yoga for some time now. Due to the new work from home policy I moved my equipment from the office to my home environment and for some reason my laptop doesn't charge anymore. Everything else works (docking lights up, external monitor is turned on and showing, headset is working, etc). Just the laptop is not charging and I can't figure out why. Any ideas maybe?
I see it does support charging through the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt 3 interface, so it should certainly work. Maybe you are powering the dock with the wrong power supply? I know the dock takes the yellow "slim" type connector, could you be using a different AC to DC adapter that doesn't have the correct wattage / amperage?
Has anyone had issues with the monitor blinking when attached to the docking station and a think pad?
Not with this dock, but I have with the Thunderbolt dock. It turned out to be interference with the cable. We used to this cable to fix it:
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I’m struggling, i have a lenovo T14S laptop. I want to use a dock to plug in 2 external lenovo monitors M14 (they use USBC) and 1 lenovo monitor p44w (it uses any type of connection. I’m unable to plug all 3 to my laptop, as such i bought a dock called C2G, that is still not working.
Use the Thunderbolt port for the M14 and the HDMI for the p44w and forget the dock all together.
So the USB-C connection to the dock is enough to keep the laptop powered and charged also? You mentioned leaving the normal laptop charger/power cable in your laptop bag so that means it's not necessary while the laptop is connected to the dock right? Thanks.
This dock will power laptops up to 90 watt. The single type-c cable serves as the charging as well as dock connector in one. That way you can leave your factory supplied type-c power adapter in your go bag. Lenovo make several laptops that require a lot more power, and I believe that is why they have the Thunderbolt docks. There are multiple versions of the Thunderbolt dock, up to 230 Watts
Hi Zip Tie Ninja, thanks for the video. I have a question. I want to buy this dock but i have a Lenovo Legion Y540-IRH 81SX. Is the adapter strong enough? I now have an 230W powering adapter.
The functions may work, but it certainly can't power the laptop. For video to work the PC has to have USB C with DisplayPort.
P/N : 40AS009EU (this EU ) is this region specific will EU/US/UK will this work in other regions , im looking for UAE (Dubai)?
Can't get the speaker output to work. Any ideas? My bose companion plugged into the front with no signal...
Click the speaker on the task bar and click the arrow. Try selecting different playback devices on that list.
Can you use a USB C charger for the dock and then pass through to the laptop? Or does it have to utilize the old school lenovo rectangular charger for power pass through?
It has to use the Lenovo slim type power adapter.
Shared and thank you sir!
Awesome thank you!
Hi. Thanks for the video. Can you tell me if it works with the E series. I have the E590. Many thanks
It most certainly does. I sold this dock with more than 20 E590 laptops!
@@ZipTieNinja So for E490, it still work?
Hi, this might be a stupid question, but I have two monitors that both only have HMDI ports. Seeing as this docking station only has one HMDI port, would this docking station work for me, or do I need to buy some adaptors for the DP ports?
You will need to convert the DisplayPort to HDMI. This is what I use: amzn.to/3kiUoAY
@@ZipTieNinja thank you very much 😄
Got this dock a few days ago, was frustrated that the displayport didn't work and the firmware update that's supposed to address it failed to update - seems to be a common issue in the lenovo forums. Finally managed to upgrade the firmware using a lenovo laptop (I was previously using my dell desktop), and I'm a happy camper now :)
Thanks for the info. Never tried to do it from a third party computer, that's kind of funny. Glad it worked out though!
hi.. is it compatible with all brand thunderbolt enabled laptops? i have x1 extreme which i believe it would be compatible.. yet my office use HP series laptop..
You would be way better off with the Thunderbolt 3 Gen 2 dock instead of the USB Type-C Gen2.
support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd500265
Look up your laptop to make sure you are getting the correct wattage.
will this work with Lenovo X1 Carbon Laptop - Gen 9 ?
Does this dock support "extending" a desktop? Most cheap docks only support duplicating what is on your laptop but I want to make sure I can extend my desktop to two additional monitors (one 1080p, one 1440p) using this dock.
You can certainly extend your screens, and use multiple. That said, how many screens and at what resolution is entirely dependent on your ThinkPad's video chipset. This is not a universal dock.
How this device will connect to my laptop?
Can you explain how to set up 2 Dell monitors on the docking station? Additionally, how you would do split screen with ThinkPad.
It depends on what connections the monitors have, so I can't tell you how to do it. Screen settings are under "Display Settings" in Windows 10.
On my old work thinkpad and docking station, I have two monitors, one with VGA and one with HDMI connector, now with the new Gen2 docking station, I need a VGA to Displayport adapter since the new docking station has no VGA and only one HDMI input.
Does anyone know if you can power on a Dell XPS with that button on that dock?
The power button only works on thinkpads
Will this docking station support Lenovo T460S laptop, Is there way to connect the from laptop hdmi to dcoking station?
No, this dock only supports PCs with type-c. You can use a USB 3.0 dock:
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How to disable the charging , when laptop is fully charged .
Whats the best way to connect two monitors with HDMI?
I have a 2020 Dell XPS 13 with two HP 24mh FHD monitors. Haven’t been able to connect both yet. Do I get an HDMI splitter?
Use this cable for each monitor: amzn.to/2NZd37I
Can the dock do dual displays at 2560 x 1440 each?
This does not have internal video, so it depends on the laptop's video chipset
I have a Lenovo Yoga 730 as well as this dock. The dock will do everything except connect external monitors. Any ideas why? USB and Ethernet ports work fine.
For video to work, it requires the PC to have USB C with DisplayPort. The other functions only require Standard USB.
Good morning! Is it possible to use this doc with another PC without USB C?
No, this only works with PCs with USB type-c. Also, the type C has to include DisplayPort to get video out of it
Thank you. Do you know if this docking station is compatible with the Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop?
No it isn't. It requires a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 2 Type-C interface, or Intel Thunderbolt 3 interface that has power delivery, DisplayPort, and data transfer capability (all in one Type-c connector).
Hello, a bit late but i have the same setup. The y520 works perfectly for everything, but power charging. If you use usb-c+power adapter you will get by.
@@BetaSeven I have the problem that on my Y520 I have not video signal,all usb porta of the dock works but no signal with display port and hdmi port- firmware update done but nothing help,i had one thinkpad hybrid 4k dock at my company,working without problems,giving video signal about the driver displayvideo link but this docking station does not have a display driver :/
Hi! Thanks for the review! Do you know if it works for a Lenovo Yoga 730. Greetings from Venezuela.
any laptop that has USB C with DisplayPort, data transfer, and power delivery all-in-one connector should work
@@ZipTieNinja Thanks for your answer
I have a question, I got this docking station because I got a new T490 laptop and needed to connect 2 monitors. Since there is only on HDMI port on this dock, how can I connect my second monitor?
You can convert the DisplayPort to HDMI with a cable like this: amzn.to/35bQpyF
what is the super speed usb c on the front for? mine will stop working if I have too much plugged in.
never mind I just read your older comment. I think I need two cables going between the dock and laptop.
I hope it works!
I have this dock connected to a Lenovo T580 and cannot get 3 external monitors to connect. The specs say 3 external monitors can be supported. I've tried using a usb-c to hdmi and a usb 3.0 to display port adapter and neither worked. Any help you could offer would be much appreciated!
It says up to three. This is based on your video chipset. If two are working but not three, then likely your computer will not support that many.
Hi guys, is it possible to use this docking with a Lenovo S145 that doesn't have usb c? I don't intend to buy a new hybrid docking station.
No it won't work. I have tried to use a USB Type A to C cable and it didn't work.
I haven't tested it on that laptop, but I'd think the ThinkPad Ultra Dock would work because it is universal and works with USB Type A 3.0
www.amazon.com/Lenovo-USA-ThinkPad-Ultra-Retail/dp/B00X3KQZ94
Hello, can anyone please help me, because I'm really confused about the type c port's on my Lenovo think book 15-IIL, It has the necessary ports, but a docking station would be much better for me when using an external monitor, what I'm confused is about the 2 type-c ports [ USB-C (3.1 gen 1) & USB-C (3.1 gen 2) ]and if it is capable of supporting the docking station On the gen 2?!
Eagerly waiting for the reply 🥰! Thanks
The dock is called "USB Type-C Gen2 Docking Station" but it works with USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 PCs just fine.
This dock works with this ThinkBook that I have reviewed: th-cam.com/video/dZxCamGekoA/w-d-xo.html
All ports of the dock work, but it doesn't deliver power to the ThinkBook. You have to use the "Lenovo Slim" power adapter to power the laptop, and because of this, the power button on the dock won't turn on / wake up the PC.
Hope this helps!
Did you had/have screen goes blank issues ? ( i see that you have another type of cable then i was given )
Try a shielded Type-C cable
Thanks for the video. Will It convert the laptops wifi to ethernet? I need to connect an ethernet phone.
Certainly
Hello, great video. Would this work with lenovo t480? Also thunderbolt is plugged in place of the laptop 's charger? Or how does this work? Can I use this to connect 3 external monitors? Thanks a lot
You would be way better off with the Thunderbolt 3 Gen 2 dock instead of the USB Type-C Gen2.
support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd500265
It will support 3 monitors. Look up your laptop to make sure you are getting the correct wattage.
@@ZipTieNinjahey! thank you, I appreciate it, will check now. Just ordered a usb-c to hdmi adapter, and a usb to hdmi last night, hoping to stay within budget if the docking station is not sooooo necessary, already have 1 hdmi plugged, so basically just need 2 more. Not sure if this will work though
Hi, Can the power button turn on another brand of laptop? For example, HP EliteBook? Thanks
Only Lenovo ThinkPad
Hi. can you post link of what laptop you are using. Trying to buy a gaming one that has a lot of memory and can run fairly quick.
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Does the power on switch while the lid is closed work on other laptops like MacBook or other Windows laptop
No, only on ThinkPads
Sadly i bought my Lenovo Thinkpad T460 before USB-C was an option. Is it possible to use this dock with a Lenovo thinkpad that does not have a USB-C port? With something like a USB C to USB A cable? Otherwise do you know a docking station you would recommend for a non USB C user?
I've tried this with a USB A to C cable and it does not work. That is because the USB type A cannot send out video. The only alternative for you is a universal docking station. This will not power your laptop, and will drive video and all of the peripherals via USB.
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Does not interact with my thinkvision monitors. Works fine if I connect directly to the laptop. Need special HDMI cables?
Sounds more like an issue with the computer than the dock. What laptop do you have?
Thanks for the awesome video! You think it would be possible to have 1 QHD / 144 Hz and 2 FHD / 60 Hz external monitors working at the same time? Or, if not, at least 1 QHD / 60 Hz and 2 FHD / 60 Hz at the same time?
It supports 1 x 4K @ 60 Hz, or 2 x 4K @ 30 Hz, or 3 @ 1080p.
This is also the max. What it truly can do depends on the video chipset of your laptop.
@@ZipTieNinja thanks for the answer! I will try it and let you know.
@@saulvalencia1615 How did it go xD?
@@Kaninperker it didn't work for me sorry. Maybe its also because I only got an integrated graphics card.
Hi can we connect to the printer through the dock by using usb cable
Certainly.
Any connectivity issues using the dock? I just bought the same USB-C Dock Gen2 to use with my P1 Gen2 and the LAN cuts out intermittently when connected to the dock. Also, the external HDDs I have connected to the dock also intermittently drop. Lenovo customer service said they would replace the dock but they have sent 2 successive units with worse issues than the one I already have...
I have only had video issues, and that was an issue with the Type-C cable, not the dock itself.
You would be way better off with the Thunderbolt 3 Gen 2 dock instead of the USB Type-C Gen2.
I think this is the correct model: 40AN0135US
@@ZipTieNinja Many thanks for the reply. Yes, from what I can tell the TB3 Gen2 dock is a better option for the P2 Gen2 PC. See Link:
forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile-Workstations/USB-C-Dock-gen-2-with-P1-Gen-2/m-p/4553127
I just wish I would have figured this out out before I bought the USB-C Dock Gen2...
Hey mate, can you plug 1 hdmi in the dock and another hdmi into the laptop?
Yes you can, but why would you? I would convert one of the DisplayPorts to HDMI and run both monitors off the dock...
@@ZipTieNinja cheers, i will get the dp cable once the shops open back up just wanted to check
Hi ! Could you say power of this power unit ? I have one (for 135 w)
Check out the newest version:
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Can you connect two VGA monitors to the two DisplayPort ports via an adapter?
Yes you can!
Question, I have this docking station but my current laptop does not support a c type connector, is there anything I can to make it work?
No but you can use a USB 3.0 dock:
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@@ZipTieNinja awesome. Thank you
Are there any stations compatible with Legion Y530? I can't find any. Nothing on their official site.
It should work, as long as it has a USB C with DisplayPort, data transfer, and power delivery all-in-one connector. You just won't be able to turn it on using the button on the dock.
Thanks for the video. I do have a question. I have my own PC and monitor and the Lenovo is my work laptop. I want to find a way where I can connect the monitor and PC keyboard so I can use them for both the laptop and PC, not at the same time of course. So when I use the PC I can without needing to disconnect anything and vice versa. Any ideas?
If the monitor supports multiple inputs, then you could just toggle the input. There is not really a way to use a keyboard and mouse with more than one computer without moving cables or wireless adapters.
If you're familiar with a KVM, that could work for switching the video and input devices
@@ZipTieNinja thanks
does this require some kind of disk for an initial set up?
No, if you are connected to the internet, it will get the driver. You may also want to run Lenovo System Update
does the dock work only on thunderbolt with intel chips or also with the new ryzen cpu as well??
This USB Type-C not Thunderbolt. That said, it does work with Thunderbolt 3 / Type C on both Intel and AMD PCs.
Do you know if this works well for legion 7i? There is no mention of legion 7i in the support list.
Yes, as long as it has a Type-C with DisplayPort, Power Delivery, and Data Transfer all in one connector. This dock cannot power laptops with dedicated graphics, though. You will still need to use your factory Supplied Power adapter.
good video. to the point.
Thanks!
I have this dock for my work laptop with usb c port and works fine without any issues . I have a personal laptop dell and does not have a usb c port and I tried the triplite usb c to usb a converter but display is not working can you please help and let me know any suitable adapter which will support the display also . Thank you
You can't really convert it. This requires a type-c port on the laptop to have DisplayPort built in. You will need a dock with display link, because that doesn't depend on the internal graphics of the PC.
does the power button work with lenovo legion products with usb c?
There are too many Legion products to say for sure, but it requires a "USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 2 Type-C interface, or Intel Thunderbolt 3 interface that has power delivery, DisplayPort, and data transfer capability (all in one Type-c connector)"
Hi, How to configuration for the LAN for this Doc station.?
Network settings are in the same place they would be for any network adapter. Control panel.
Hi Zip Tie, It is compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad E15, I7 ??
Absolutely!
Does the dock support 1 X 4K @ 60Hz along with 1 X 1080p @ 60Hz ?
1 x 4K @ 60 Hz, OR 2 x 4K @ 30 Hz, OR 3 @ 1080p.
@@ZipTieNinja does that mean it can support 1 x 4K @ 30 Hz and 1 x 1080p @ 60 Hz ?
Hi will this work with the t440p??
Thanks for the up load
No, the T440p doesn't have Type-C USB ports. A universal type docking station would work for monitors and the hub functionality, but not charge it.
@@ZipTieNinja thanks for the reply
I will order the right one tomorrow😎👍🏽 subscribed
Is it possible to "expand" the screen with this. So that I would be able to use the laptop screen in addition to the screen I have connected to the dock?
I have tested this with a few different ThinkPads and it supports 2 monitors plus the internal screen of the laptop.
@@ZipTieNinja Ok, thanks. I got the usb c / usb a model and so far I've only been able to try it with my T440 (no susb-c) and only managed to have the same screen on laptop and my monitor. My newer Thinkpad with usb C should come from maintenance next week, let's see if I manage to get it to work.
Will it work with 2 x 34 Inch Monitors? Im thinking of the Xiamoi 34 inch Curve monitors
The size isn't what's important, it's the resolution that matters.
@@ZipTieNinja 3440 x 1440
Hi, I can’t seem to get display (2) @ 800 x 600 with display (1) @ 3840 x 2160. The setting won’t let me change the ratio to the recommended settings for the monitors. Does this docking support this? Thanks
What this dock is able to output is entirely dependent on your video chipset on the laptop. Are you trying to use this with two monitors and the internal laptop screen? You may need to shut the laptop and change power settings so that it will stay on. Otherwise, it is very unusual to try to run a 4K display alongside of a display with extraordinary low resolution. 800x600 is the resolution of very old 4:3 monitors.
So the graphics card is a Intel UHD Graphics 620, supposedly it can support up to 3 external monitors.
My external monitors are 27BL85-U. I have two of those. So when my laptop is closed display one shows at 3840 x 2160 and display two is locked at 800 x 600. It’s so frustrating and my IT department can’t figure it out. I’ve had them replace my computer and docking station twice now.
@@michaelstudley8352 did you resolve this issue? I also have two Dell monitors 24 inch. And lenovo thinkpad t480. UHD Graphics 620 as well. Connecting the laptop to moniros only one of them in 2560 X 1440. But the second with only 1024X768. Tried to shut the laptop and got the same result. if only one is connected, then it's everything ok. Don't know how to resolve it....Updated all drivers via lenovo vantage. Nothing
And my connection with one HDMI and DP. HDMI displays ok , but not DP. Tried also with DP and the same issue
When I close my laptop, it shuts down. How do I tell it to ‘work’ when my laptop is shut?
It's probably just going to sleep. www.tenforums.com/tutorials/69762-change-lid-close-default-action-windows-10-a.html
Zip Tie Ninja Thank you. I’ll try this.
It's possible to use the laptop power supply on the dock? I need to troubleshoot remotely and confirm the issue is not the dock's power supply. Thanks in advance.
Not typically. The dock is powered by the Lenovo slim type power connector, and the laptop is usually powered by USB type-c
@@ZipTieNinja Thanks for the clarification.
Hi, how can I conect 2 monitors ? one in the pc and one in the docking station?
The docking station can support up to three monitors depending on your laptop's video chipset and resolution. That said, it is only intended to work with ThinkPads
All the ads on ebay say this is compatible with Dell HP etc but is it really?
Have you tried to use it with any other laptop?
It works with the ThinkPads, but it didn't work with the IdeaPad I tried.
It requires a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 2 Type-C interface, or Intel Thunderbolt 3 interface that has power delivery, DisplayPort, and data transfer capability (all in one Type-c connector). One guy on here go it to work with a new MacBook Pro.
They do make a USB Universal Dock as well: www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Ultra-Dock-40A80045US/dp/B00YT8495Q
Would this dock work with my Thinkpad e585?
Absolutely!
if my laptop only has one hdmi output and no vga, the two display ports are useless right? i can have three external monitors or no ?
This dock doesn't rely on your video connectors, instead it requires "USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 2 Type-C interface, or Intel Thunderbolt 3 interface that has power delivery, DisplayPort, and data transfer capability (all in one Type-c connector)".
Pretty much all recent ThinkPads have this. It does support 2 external 4K screens or triple 1080p displays. This really depends on the laptop's GPU capabilities.
@@ZipTieNinja Thanks! :D
When I turn mine, the light stays orange, so you know what could be?
If you don't have it connected to a Lenovo ThinkPad, it probably doesn't know what to do
How you get to the doc settings?
I'm using with hp laptop and 2 24 inches hp monitors.
There are not setting specifically for the dock. You monitor settings are in "Display Settings" as they normally would be. Network settings are in the normal place as well, etc.
@@ZipTieNinja I have Gen 2 but my hp pavilion can't see my 2 hp EliteDisplay E242 24" LCD Monitor 1920 x 1200..
The light on the doc is light up white.
It was light yellow before.
Hi!! Thank's for you video, i have a lenovo e480 work here?
It should work. The reference on lenovo's website says that it has USB type-c with "data transfer, power delivery, and DisplayPort".