Plugable offers several DisplayLink-based docking stations and graphics adapters that are recommended for compatible Mac computers. To use DisplayLink-controlled displays, install DisplayLink Manager and grant it the required macOS permissions.
How Do the Recommended DisplayLink Products Differ?
DisplayLink Docks With USB-A or USB-C Host Connectivity
| Model | Product | Product Page |
|---|---|---|
| UD-3900 | Universal Dual Monitor Docking Station | https://plugable.com/products/ud-3900 |
| UD-3900H | USB 3.0 Dual Monitor Horizontal Docking Station | https://plugable.com/products/ud-3900h |
| UD-3900Z | Dual HDMI USB Universal Docking Station | https://plugable.com/products/ud-3900z |
| UD-6950Z | Universal Docking Station for Dual 4K Monitors | https://plugable.com/products/ud-6950z |
DisplayLink Docks With USB-C Power Delivery
| Model | Product | Product Page |
|---|---|---|
| UD-7400PD | USB-C 5-Display Docking Station with HDMI 2.1 and 140W Charging | https://plugable.com/products/ud-7400pd |
| TBT-6950PD | Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station for 4K Quad Monitors and 100W Laptop Charging | https://plugable.com/products/tbt-6950pd |
| UD-6950PDH | USB-C Docking Station for Mac, Dual 4K Monitors, and 100W Laptop Charging | https://plugable.com/products/ud-6950pdh |
| UD-6950PDZ | USB-C Triple 4K Display Docking Station with 100W Laptop Charging | https://plugable.com/products/ud-6950pdz |
| UD-3900PDZ | USB-C Triple Monitor Docking Station with 100W Laptop Charging | https://plugable.com/products/ud-3900pdz |
| UD-ULTC4K | USB-C Triple 4K Display Docking Station | https://plugable.com/products/ud-ultc4k |
| UD-ULTCDL | USB-C Triple Display Docking Station | https://plugable.com/products/ud-ultcdl |
| UD-3900C4 | USB-C Docking Station for Three Monitors with 96W Laptop Charging (limited to three on macOS) | https://plugable.com/products/ud-3900c4 |
| USBC-6950PDZ | USB-C Dual HDMI Docking Station with 100W Pass-Through Charging | https://plugable.com/products/usbc-6950pdz |
DisplayLink Graphics Adapters
| Model | Product | Product Page |
|---|---|---|
| USBC-6950M | Dual Monitor USB-C to HDMI Adapter, 4K 60Hz | https://plugable.com/products/usbc-6950m |
| USBC-7400H4 | USB-C Quad 4K HDMI Graphics Adapter with up to 100W USB-C PD Pass-Through Charging | https://plugable.com/products/usbc-7400h4 |
How Do I Set Up a DisplayLink Product on macOS?
DisplayLink-based video outputs require the DisplayLink Manager application on macOS. The application must also be granted the required macOS permissions for the connected displays to function.
For the current Plugable-recommended DisplayLink software and installation information:
https://plugable.com/pages/displaylink
For detailed DisplayLink Manager installation instructions for current versions of macOS:
https://kb.plugable.com/en_US/1595423
DisplayLink technology also has limitations that may affect certain workflows, including playback of HDCP-protected or encrypted video content on macOS. For more information:
https://kb.plugable.com/en_US/1339791
Applicable To
- UD-3900, UD-3900H, UD-3900Z, UD-6950Z, UD-7400PD, TBT-6950PD, UD-6950PDH, UD-6950PDZ, UD-3900PDZ, UD-ULTC4K, UD-ULTCDL, UD-3900C4, USBC-6950PDZ, USBC-6950M, USBC-7400H4
