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Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has the following characteristics:
Ports
• 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) with support for:
- Thunderbolt (40 Gb/s)
- MacBook Pro Charging (up to 85 W - use port next to DisplayPort)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2, (up to 10 Gb/s)
- Device Power (up to 15 W)
- DisplayPort (up to 4K)
• 1x DisplayPort with support for:
- DisplayPort 1.2
- HDMI 1.4b
• 1x RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
• 3x USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s, 1.5 A, USB Battery Charging 1.2 & UASP)
• 1x 3.5 mm Headphone Output (amplified analog stereo)
• 1x 3.5 mm Microphone Input
• 1x Power Input (DC 20 V, 8.5 A)
- Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock is powered by the included power adapter using DC 20V 8.5A input.
Display Configurations
• DisplayPort output: up to 4096 x 2160 pixels
• Thunderbolt 3 output: up to 5120 x 2880 pixels
• Dual displays: up to 4096 x 2160 pixels at each
• Video output format and frame rate may be limited by host capabilities
What's Included
• Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock
• 50 cm / 1.6 ft Thunderbolt™ 3 Cable (The cable is rated for 40 Gbps and 100W charging)
• Power Supply
Specifications
HDMI Port
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has two ports that can be used with an HDMI display, assuming you have the correct adapter:
1) Thunderbolt 3 port - Use an USB-C to HDMI adapter
2) DisplayPort connection - Use a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable
USB-C to HDMI adapters are more expensive than DisplayPort to HDMI adapters, so if you only want to use one HDMI display, you may want to consider a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable.
You can connect two displays at the same time, assuming they are 4K or less.
DisplayPort
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has one DisplayPort port.
1x DisplayPort with support for:
- DisplayPort 1.2 (up to 4096 x 2160 pixels)
- HDMI 1.4b
You can connect an adapter cable to the DisplayPort port to use HDMI.
USB Ports
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has three USB 3.0 ports. Two are on the back, and one is on the front.
3x USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s, 1.5A, USB Battery Charging, 1.2 & UASP compliant)
With three additional SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, your workspace remains organized even when you unplug your notebook. Rest assured that your backup drive is there to provide safety in the background, and don’t keep re-plugging your peripherals in and out due to your computer’s limitations. Even better, an easily accessible USB port on the front of Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Dock makes plugging in that client’s thumb drive a breeze, without the need to fiddle on the sides of your perfectly positioned notebook.
Thunderbolt™ Ports
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) with support for:
- Thunderbolt (40 Gb/s, bi-directional input/output)
- Charging (up to 85 W, USB Power Delivery Specification 2.0)
- USB (3.1 Gen 2, up to 10 Gb/s, 15 W)
- DisplayPort (up to 4096 x 2160 pixels)
You can connect an adapter cable to the Thunderbolt 3 port to use HDMI.
Ethernet Port
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has one Gigabit Ethernet port.
1x RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
Wired network connections are faster and more reliable than any Wi-Fi, and with Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Dock, you can tap into the full performance of Gigabit Ethernet. Enjoy speedy connections to your servers, uninterrupted downloads from the internet and reliable file transfers with your co-workers – without an additional adapter dangling awkwardly off the side of your notebook.
Headphone Port
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has one headphone port.
1x 3.5mm Audio Output (analog stereo, via built-in DAC and amplifier)
Even your headphones can stay connected with the built-in, front-facing stereo audio port of Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Dock.
Microphone Port
Elgato Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock has one microphone port.
1x 3.5mm Microphone Input (mono, via built-in DAC)
An audio input port enables you to connect a high-quality microphone for crystal-clear conference calls or any other project that benefits from having your voice heard.