Ugreen’s new USB-C docking station adds 12 ports to Mac and Windows laptops.

The Ugreen USB-C Dock adds 12 ports to Mac and Windows laptops with data transfer rates up to 10Gbps, 100W pass-through charging and more.

Meet the new Ugreen USB-C docking station

Ugreen is a Chinese consumer electronics brand that designs and manufactures quality USB-C accessories such as chargers, hubs, and more. On October 27, 2022, the company introduced its latest addition to the line: the Nexode USB-C 12-in-1 Dock. Yes, this thing adds 12 ports to your laptop through a single USB-C connection.

With two HDMI video connectors and one DisplayPort, this dock supports up to three external displays: two with 4K 60Hz output and one with 8K 30Hz output on Windows or 4K 60Hz on macOS. All three video ports support mirroring to three external displays.

In addition to several varieties of USB-C ports for data transfer, this accessory features a convenient Ethernet port that can be used to connect your laptop to your router via a more reliable and faster wired connection.

The accessory delivers 100W of power to the host device and looks great on your desk with its aluminum barrel design. All ports are on the back, with the exception of two USB ports, two memory card slots, and one headphone jack, all of which are conveniently located on the front for easy access.

12 more ports for your computer

These are all the extra ports your Apple M1 or M2 silicone laptop or Windows laptop will get by connecting to Nexode via USB-C:

• 1x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz)
• 1x HDMI (8K@30Hz)
• 1x DisplayPort (4K @ 60Hz)
• 1x 100W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 (pass-through)
• 1x USB-C (host computer)
• 2x USB A 3.0 (5Gb/s)
• 1x USB A 3.1 (10Gb/s)
• 1x USB-C 3.1 (10Gb/s)
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
• 1x SD card (104MB/s)
• 1x Micro SD card (104MB/s)
• 1x 3.5mm headphone jack

You need two cables. One goes from your charger to the dock’s USB-C charging port, powering connected devices with juice and delivering up to 100W of power to your laptop. Another cable connects the computer to the docking station. Read: How to fix USB devices that won’t connect in macOS

Works on Mac and Windows laptops

The Ugreen 12-in-1 Dock is compatible with macOS (including Apple silicon computers) and Windows. Linux is not currently supported.

This is a plug-in accessory, although some features may require additional software. For example, Ugreen recommends using Sunaptics DisplayLink software for media display functionality and network port compatibility.

Prices and Availability

Ugreen is offering the Nexode USB-C Dock for $329.99 on Amazon in the US and £349.99 on Amazon UK (using a £20 off coupon). Alternatively, you can pick up your dock directly from Ugreen’s online store.

The aluminum accessory is finished in silver to match the aesthetic of your Apple.