Belkin launches eleven-in-1 USB-C dock for laptops with restricted port choice

Consumer electronics and networking specialist Belkin these days announced an 11-in-1 regular USB-C dock it is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook. It is powered through the state-of-the-art hardware from Silicon Motion and provides a range of ports no longer observed on maximum more recent laptops, which frequently sacrifice port selection for a sleeker layout.

From left to proper, Belkin's new hub consists of a Kensington lock slot, an SD card reader, two USB three.2 Type-A 10Gbps ports, a USB-C three.2 10Gbps facts port, a USB-C three.2 100 watt PD port, a pair of HDMI 4K ports, a VGA 1080P port, a 2.5Gb Ethernet jack and a 3.5mm audio jack.

With it, one should expand their show to up to three extra monitors – via HDMI and another the usage of the VGA port – but without a doubt, who uses VGA anymore?

What's more, it is really worth highlighting the truth that most effective one of the HDMI ports supports 60 Hz refresh costs (the opposite is restrained to 30 Hz). That isn't a big deal if you are viewing more often than not static content material, but the moment you begin transferring windows round or scrolling on a internet site, you will note how unsmooth the entirety feels. Personally, I would simplest bear in mind 30 Hz if there had been no other choice.

The hub is clearly designed for laptops that are lacking generous port selection as obvious with the aid of the extremely brief 13.7-inch cable however really, there may be no purpose why you couldn't use it with a computer if wanted.

Belkin notes it can additionally double as a computer stand as it's far angled and appears to have a non-slip surface on the top side. The unit measures 10.2 inches (L) x 3.5 inches (W) x 0.Nine inches (H). It have to be plug and play on most structures, however a driver is offered through Silicon Motion have to you want it.

The Universal USB-C 11-in-1 Pro Dock is available now over on Belkin's internet site and might be in pick retail shops global soon. Pricing is ready at $199.99.