The display output capabilities for the TBT-UDT3 docking station will ultimately depend on the graphics capabilities of the computer it is connected to, and if any USB-C to HDMI or DisplayPort adapters/cables are being used.
How the Display Capabilities for the TBT-UDT3 Vary per Host
The TBT-UDT3 supports host systems with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4. Windows versus Mac compatibility varies. Hosts with Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C only are not supported.
Due to varying support please see below for more technical details.
Multiple display capabilities for Mac systems:
- Triple 6K 60Hz Displays on M5 Pro/Max
- Connect up to 3x 6K 60Hz or 3x 4K 144Hz on M5 Pro/Max Macs with Thunderbolt 5 running macOS 26
- Connect up to 3x 6K 60Hz or 3x 4K 144Hz on M5 Pro/Max Macs with Thunderbolt 5 running macOS 26
- Dual 8K 60Hz Displays on M5 Max
- Connect up to 2x 8K 60Hz on M5 Max Macs with Thunderbolt 5 running macOS 26
- Connect up to 2x 8K 60Hz on M5 Max Macs with Thunderbolt 5 running macOS 26
- Dual 6K 60Hz Displays on M4 Pro/Max
- Connect up to 2x 6K 60Hz or 2x 4K 144Hz on M4 Pro/Max Macs with Thunderbolt 5 running macOS 26
- Connect up to 2x 6K 60Hz or 2x 4K 144Hz on M4 Pro/Max Macs with Thunderbolt 5 running macOS 26
- Dual 4K 120Hz Displays on Thunderbolt 4 Macs
- Connect up to 2x 4K 120Hz, or 1x 6K 60Hz + 1x 4K 60Hz on Macs running macOS 26 with any base M4 or M5 chip, M1/M2/M3 Pro/Max chips, and base M3 chip with lid closed (clamshell mode)
- Connect up to 2x 4K 120Hz, or 1x 6K 60Hz + 1x 4K 60Hz on Macs running macOS 26 with any base M4 or M5 chip, M1/M2/M3 Pro/Max chips, and base M3 chip with lid closed (clamshell mode)
- Single 4K 120Hz Display on base M1/M2 Macs
- Connect up to a single 4K 120Hz or 1x 6K 60Hz display on base M1 or M2 Macs running macOS 26
Multiple display capabilities for Windows systems:
- Dual 8K Display on Thunderbolt 5 Windows PCs
- Connect up to 2x 8K 120Hz or 2x 4K 144Hz on Thunderbolt 5 Windows systems
- Connect up to 2x 8K 120Hz or 2x 4K 144Hz on Thunderbolt 5 Windows systems
- Dual 4K 120Hz on Thunderbolt 4 Windows PCs
- Connect up to 2x 4K 120Hz on Intel 12th Gen and newer Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 systems
What Monitors are Compatible With the TBT-UDT3
- USB-C and Thunderbolt displays are directly supported via the dock's downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports
- HDMI and DisplayPort displays are supported via the use of USB-C to HDMI or USB-C to DisplayPort adapters/cables
- Plugable SKUs (sold separately): USBC-DP / USBC-TDP / USBC-HDMI8K / USBC-HDMI / USBC-HDMI-CABLE
Applicable To
Plugable TBT-UDT3 docking station
