Dual Display Docking Station Designed for the Hybrid Office
Why has the Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual HDMI Display Docking Station (UD-3900C) become the go-to docking station for IT departments setting up a hybrid office? Features like a hybrid 2-in-1 cable so most USB-A or USB-C laptops can walk up and connect—perfect for hotdesking and hoteling environments. Standardizing on HDMI–no more dongles, adapters, or daisy chains to get your screens connected, and DisplayLink for laptops that don’t natively support dual displays—like an M1 / M2 Mac—make it the easy solution for hybrid offices.
Universally Useful
A dual monitor docking station should, above all else, provide support for two external monitors. By leveraging DisplayLink, and adding a cord that works with USB-A laptops and USB-C laptops, the UD-3900C adapts to you. This is especially helpful in hot desking and hotelling environments, or when your computer doesn’t natively support dual displays–like an M1 / M2 Mac. Just a heads up, you will need to use a DisplayLink Driver to get full functionality out of your dock.
For the IT Crowd
For the individual user or the hybrid office with only a handful of hotdesks, setting up and getting to work is a straightforward, intuitive process. But for the IT staff that needs to convert an entire enterprise over to hotdesks, the UD-3900C has a complete set of Display Layout Provisioning tools for Windows specifically designed for hotdesking and hoteling environments (Mac not supported).
Works Where You Work
Featuring 2x HDMI ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port for wired network connectivity, an audio input/output jack, and a truly intuitive one plug connection, the Plugable UD-3900C is the ultimate docking station for the hybrid office, the home office, or anywhere work gets done.
Compatibility
Compatible with most modern laptops and desktops running Windows 11 / 10 / 8.x / 7 , ChromeOS 10+, and macOS 10.14+. Not compatible with: macOS 10.13.x and earlier, Linux / Unix. DisplayLink is a flexible and versatile technology that’s great for most users’ workflow. But there are a few scenarios where it’s not the right fit such as gaming and HDCP (copy-protected) content playback from Blu-ray/Netflix/Prime/ iTunes/Hulu/etc. This dock does not provide power to the connected laptop—the laptop will still require a separate charger.
Features
- Port Potential—USB 3.0 or USB C docking station gives you access to 2x HDMI ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and an audio input/output jack
- Dual HDMI—2x HDMI ports let you connect two screens with resolutions up to 1920×1080—even if your computer doesn’t natively support dual monitors, like an M1 Mac. Just a heads up, you will need to use a DisplayLink Driver for full functionality
- Compatibility—Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.x and 7, ChromeOS 100+, and macOS 10.14+. Plug and play driver installation via Windows Update; manual driver installation on macOS. USB docking station does not charge host laptop
- Universally Useful—Hybrid 2-in-1 cable connects to USB-A or USB-C systems—no extra adapters needed, DisplayLink provisioning tools for large deployments. The intuitive universal docking station for home office and hybrid offices with a mix of users
- 2 Year Warranty—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support.
Specifications
In The Box
| Item and Quantity | Item Notes |
|---|---|
| 1x USB-C/USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station | |
| 1x Power Adapter | |
| 1x USB-C to USB-C Cable | |
| 1x Quick Start Guide |
Video
| Port | Placement | Specification | Max Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDCP | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x HDMI (Output) |
Rear | HDMI 1.3 | 2048×1152 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported | DL-3900 DisplayLink |
Audio
| Port | Placement | Connection | Max Bit Depth and Sample Rate | Signal Output | Channels | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Jack Input |
Front | 3.5mm (TRS) | Analog | 2 | DL-3900 DisplayLink |
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| Headphone Jack Output |
Front | 3.5mm (TRS) | Analog | 2 | DL-3900 DisplayLink |
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| HDMI Output |
Rear | DisplayLink HDMI | Digital | 2 | DL-3900 DisplayLink |
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| HDMI Output |
Rear | DisplayLink HDMI | Digital | 2 | DL-3900 DisplayLink |
Power
| Port | Placement | Power Host / Device | Connection Type | Notes | Voltage | Amperage | Wattage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | Rear | Device | Region-specific Power Adapter | UL 60950-1 Certified | 5.0V | 4.0A | 20.0W |
USB To Devices
| Port | Placement | Version and Link Rate | Features | Voltage | Amperage | Wattage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x USB-A | Front | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) | Battery Charging 1.2 | 5V | 500mA | 2.5W |
| 4x USB-A | Rear | USB 2.0 (480Mbps) | 5V | 500mA | 2.5W |
Connection To Host
| Port | Placement | Version and Link Rate | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x USB-A or USB-C | Rear | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) |
Wired Network
| Port | Placement | Version and Link Rate | Features | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayLink Gigabit Ethernet | Rear | 1000BASE-T | DL-3900 DisplayLink |
Included Cables
| Port Type (Side 1) | Cable Specification | Port Type (Side 2) | Cable Length | External Power for Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x Male USB-A or USB-C | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) | 1x Male USB-B (3.0) | 0.9m/3.0ft | No |
