The Simplecom CHT814 14-in-1 USB-C Docking Station expands your laptop through a single USB-C connection, adding triple 4K display outputs, six USB data ports, Gigabit Ethernet, dual card readers and a headset jack. It is an all-in-one expansion solution for a productive multi-screen workspace at home or in the office.
Key Features
- 14-in-1 USB-C docking station with 4 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C data ports, USB-C PD charging port, dual card readers, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone jack and three display outputs (2x HDMI + 1x DisplayPort)
- MST (Multi-Stream Transport) support via USB-C with DP Alt Mode for mirrored or extended display modes across three external monitors
- HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support resolutions up to 4K@60Hz
- Six USB-A and USB-C data ports, with three supporting up to 10Gbps for high-speed portable SSDs and large file transfers
- USB-C PD port supports PD 3.0 and up to 100W charging so you can power your laptop while using the dock
- Gigabit Ethernet provides stable wired network access up to 1000Mbps
- Dual card reader supports SD and microSD cards with transfer rates up to 5Gbps and simultaneous access to both slots
- 4-pole TRRS 3.5mm audio jack supports headsets with microphones for video conferencing, calls and audio recording
- Premium aluminium alloy casing for durability, efficient heat dissipation and a professional look
- Compact, portable design that is easy to carry with your laptop
- Plug and play with no drivers or software required
Specifications
- Model: CHT814
- Host interface: USB-C
- USB-A data ports: 1x USB 480Mbps, 2x USB 5Gbps, 1x USB 10Gbps
- USB-C data ports: 2x USB 10Gbps
- Display ports: 2x HDMI, 1x DP
- HDMI resolution: up to 4K@60Hz (3840x2160)
- DP resolution: up to 4K@60Hz (3840x2160)
- HDCP support: HDCP 2.3 compliant, backwards compatible
- Network port: RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Audio port: 4-pole TRRS 3.5mm audio jack (stereo/mic combo)
- Card reader: SD and microSD (5Gbps, simultaneous access to two slots)
- PD input: USB-C PD (charging only), up to 100W
- Housing material: aluminium
- Operating temperature: 0 - 50°C
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 5.5 x 1.7cm
- Weight: 120g
System Requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.12 or later (no MST support)
- Available USB-C port with DP Alt Mode support (video output over USB-C), Thunderbolt USB-C port or USB4 port
- macOS does not support MST technology and will only support one extended mode output
- Laptop GPU with DP 1.4 or higher supports up to 3x extended displays
- For 3x extended screens at 4K resolution, DP 1.4 (or higher) and DSC (Display Stream Compression) are required for the laptop GPU
Important Notes
- Confirm that the USB-C port on your device supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode). Some USB-C ports support only charging or data transfer and do not offer video output functionality.
- 4K@60Hz is supported by laptop GPUs with DP 1.4 or higher (e.g. Intel 12th Gen Core Mobile Processors or later).
- The USB-C PD port is for Power Delivery (PD) charging only and does not support data transfer.
- A laptop GPU with DP 1.2 supports 2x extended screens only; a laptop GPU with DP 1.4 or higher supports 3x extended screens.
What's in the Box
- 1x 14-in-1 Docking Station
- 1x User Manual