What Is a Thunderbolt 13-in-1 Dock and What Can It Connect?
By UGREEN Official Site | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
A Thunderbolt 13-in-1 dock expands your laptop's ports to connect multiple displays, storage, and peripherals. Here's what it does and which devices work.
Quick answer
A Thunderbolt 13-in-1 dock connects all your peripherals — monitors, storage, SD cards, and chargers — through a single laptop cable, supporting up to dual 4K displays on macOS and single 8K on Windows.
Why 13 ports instead of fewer?
Most laptops today have two or three USB-C ports, forcing you to juggle cables or buy multiple adapters. A 13-in-1 dock consolidates everything into one hub, so you can leave your desk setup plugged in and connect with one Thunderbolt cable.
The trade-off is size: a dock with 13 ports is larger than a simple USB-C hub, so it's best for a fixed desk rather than travel.
Frequently asked questions
- What displays can I connect?
- On macOS, the dock supports dual 4K displays at 60Hz. On Windows, you can run a single 8K display or dual 4K at 60Hz. Check your laptop's Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port compatibility.
- Can I charge my laptop through the dock?
- Yes. The dock delivers 90W of power delivery to your laptop, plus an additional 20W to a downstream device like a phone or tablet. Make sure your laptop's USB-C port supports charging input.
- What storage devices can I use?
- The dock includes a TF/SD 4.0 card reader that supports UHS-II speeds, plus multiple USB-A and USB-C ports for external SSDs and hard drives. Transfer rates up to 40Gbps over Thunderbolt.
- Does it work with Windows and Mac?
- Yes, the dock is compatible with both. However, display output modes differ: dual 4K@60Hz on macOS, and single 8K or dual 4K on Windows. Check the manufacturer's compatibility list for your specific laptop model.
- Is the dock hot during use?
- The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 includes a developer-grade cooling system to manage heat during sustained data transfers or display output. It stays warm but within safe operating range.
Product facts
- UGREEN Revodok Max 213 محطة إرساء Thunderbolt 13 في 1: 13-in-1, 40Gbps transfer, 90W+20W charging, TF/SD 4.0 card reader, dual 4K@60Hz for macOS, single 8K for Windows You can connect two 4K monitors on a MacBook or one 8K display on Windows, transfer large files at full Thunderbolt speed, charge your laptop at 90W, and read high-speed SD/TF cards — all without extra adapters.
UGREEN Revodok Max 213 محطة إرساء Thunderbolt 13 في 1
