This docking station can manage up to 100 million pixels across three 8K monitors, and the M4 Macs can also take advantage of its benefits.
The new Plugable docking station takes multitasking to a whole new level.
Plugable has showcased its latest docking station, the Plugable USB-C 5-Display Docking Station (UD-7400PD), at CES 2025, which stands out for its ability to manage up to five monitors simultaneously. This device supports versatile configurations, allowing users to connect up to three 8K monitors along with two 4K displays, or a combination of one 8K monitor and four 4K monitors, or simply five 4K devices. This functionality makes it an attractive option for both IT professionals and casual users, capable of handling up to 100 million pixels.
In addition to its impressive visual performance, the UD-7400PD offers power delivery of up to 140W through a USB-C port, making it a highly competent device. In terms of connectivity, it features two HDMI ports and three USB-C ports with DisplayLink, allowing the use of up to four displays at a refresh rate of 120Hz. Its HDMI 2.1 port on the back can also handle an 8K display at 30Hz.
Another notable feature of this docking station is the DockTag On Screen Display (OSD), which allows users to quickly check the device status or asset details, as well as access a QR code for setup instructions. This functionality makes it easy to use in multi-station work environments, being especially useful for IT professionals and staff sharing workspace.
The design of the UD-7400PD focuses on reliability and has been built to meet the deployment demands of IT departments, while also providing the necessary ease for home offices. Additional features include a 10Gbps USB-C port on the front that offers accessory charging of up to 30W, two 10Gbps USB-A ports, a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and a headphone jack.
Compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and devices is also one of the main attractions of this docking station. The UD-7400PD is functional with Windows 10 or later versions, as well as macOS 11 and higher, allowing Mac users from M1 to M4 to effectively connect their displays.
