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Hardware Interface USB 3.0
Compatible Devices PC; Mac
Total USB Ports 3
Number of Ports 4
Item Weight 10.06 Ounces
Total HDMI Ports 1

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  • Connect everything to your MacBook or Ultrabook at once. Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, to daisy chain up to 4 more Thunderbolt devices
  • Built-in HDMI port: directly connect one display with up to 4K resolution; dual displays only supported when using a native Thunderbolt display and HDMI connector. Built-in Gigabit Ethernet: enjoy increased network performance
  • Three USB 3.0 ports: high-power device support for iPad, SuperDrive and more. Stand-alone USB charging: keep charging when your computer is not connected. Separate microphone input and amplified audio output
  • Included software: conveniently eject all storage devices at once.Note that the Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock does not provide power to computers
  • NOTE : If you have a Thunderbolt monitor, you can connect a second display to the Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock using the HDMI connector.

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Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 2 // 1 x HDMI 1.4b Output // 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet // 3 x USB 3.0 // 1 x 3.5 millimeter Headphone output // 1 x 3.5 millimeter Microphone Input // 1 x Power input

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock - Connect everything with one cable

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

One cable. Any display.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock features a built-in HDMI port that can drive a display of your choice. Whether you''re looking for a professional-grade screen to meet your standards of color reproduction, a non-glare model to cope with reflections in your office, or a display that trumps all others in size, supported resolutions up to 4K have you covered. If you have a Thunderbolt monitor, you can connect a second display to the Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock using the HDMI connector.

All of your devices.

With three additional SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, your workspace remains stylish and organized with Elgato Thunderbolt Dock''s simple, unobtrusive design, even when you unplug your notebook. Rest assured that your backup drive is there to provide safety in the background, and don''t keep re-plugging your peripherals in and out due to your computer''s limitations. Even better, an easily accessible USB port on the front of Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock makes plugging in that client''s thumb drive a breeze.

Plenty of power.

Unlike traditional USB hubs, the built-in USB ports will even provide enough power to charge your iPad, boost your iPhone charge, enable you to use your Apple SuperDrive, or connect additional bus-powered devices to your Apple Keyboard. Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock charges your devices even if your computer is turned off or not connected at all.

To enable high-power USB support on your Mac, simply download and install the free Elgato Thunderbolt Dock Utility.

Fast network.

Wired network connections are faster and more reliable than any Wi-Fi, and with Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock, you can tap into the full performance of Gigabit Ethernet. Enjoy speedy connections to your servers, uninterrupted downloads from the internet and reliable file transfers with your co-workers – without an additional adapter dangling awkwardly off the side of your notebook.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Your choice of sound.

Even your headphones can stay connected with the built-in, amplified stereo audio port of Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock. An additional, separate audio input port enables you to simultaneously connect a high-quality microphone for crystal-clear conference calls or any other project that benefits from having your voice heard.

More thunderbolt.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock offers two Thunderbolt 2 ports: one to connect to your computer, and one to daisy chain up to 4 more Thunderbolt devices.

Easily unplugged.

When it''s time to leave, individually ejecting external drives can be a hassle. With the free Elgato Thunderbolt Dock Utility, avoiding data loss is just a click in your menu bar away: conveniently eject all storage devices at once and immediately see when it''s safe to unplug your Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock. Enjoy not working for a while, faster.

What''s included

- Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

- 1.6 feet Thunderbolt Cable

- Power supply

The Elgato Thunderbolt Dock Utility, a free download from our official site, installs a Status Menu that makes it easy to eject all storage devices at once.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock
Ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 2
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4b output
  • 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x 3.5 Millimeter headphone output
  • 1 x 3.5 Millimeter microphone input
  • 1 x Power input
Dimensions & weight

Dimensions: 7.9 x 3.2 x 1.1 inches

Weight: 10 ounces

Technical information

System requirements

Mac: OS X 10.9 or later, Thunderbolt port

PC: Windows 8.1 or later, Thunderbolt port

Display configurations

HDMI output up to 4096 x 2160 pixels at 24 Hz, 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 Hz, and 2560 x 1600 pixels at 60 Hz. 4096 x 2160 pixels at 60 Hz supported when display connected via Mini DisplayPort.

Dual displays are supported when using HDMI and a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 display. The Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock supports one display at 4K resolution.

Video output format and frame rate may be limited by the capabilities of your computer.

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Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock

Connect everything with one cable.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock enables you to connect everything to your MacBook or Ultrabook at once. With two Thunderbolt 2 ports, connect your computer with only one cable and daisy chain up to 4 more Thunderbolt devices.
Connect one display with up to 4K resolution using the built-in HDMI or Thunderbolt connector. If you have a Thunderbolt monitor, you can connect a second display to the Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock using the HDMI connector. Three additional SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports assure that all of your devices are connected when you need them, at full speed and with up to 1.5A of power. Tap into the full performance of wired network connections with the built-in Gigabit Ethernet port, and enjoy crystal-clear conference calls through the separate microphone input and amplified audio output.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Customers like the speed, ease of setup, performance, appearance and quality of the electronic device docking station. They mention that it adds high-speed peripherals and monitor to your MacBook Pro with no additional hassle. They appreciate the appearance, and quality. However, some customers feel the value is pretty expensive. They also have issues with connectivity. Customers differ on USB ports.

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95 customers mention73 positive22 negative

Customers like the performance of the dock. They mention that it works flawlessly, and works perfectly for desks. The Gigabit Ethernet jack seems to work fine, and it runs great with no issues. Some mention that all ports work perfectly, except for the HDMI port for their monitor. However, some customers report that there is no recognizable laptop performance degradation when using this dock.

"...It worked without issues. Tested the ethernet connection by disabling the Wifi adapter on the laptop, and the network connection was stable...." Read more

"...The following peripherals are connected to the dock and work flawlessly:-24" HDMI monitor-7 port USB 3.0 hub..." Read more

"...The Gigabit Ethernet jack seems to work fine and, unlike Apple's Thunderbolt Ethernet dongle, Elgato saw to include the Link and Activity LEDs in..." Read more

"...Time Machine backups running in the background - no recognizable laptop performance degradation going from a single monitor to 2 monitors...." Read more

20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers find the setup of the docking station to be easy. They mention that the Elgato app helps with the setup, and the dock is simple to download and install. They also appreciate the convenience and simplicity of the setup.

"...Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock enhances my MacBook Pro with no additional hassle, as expected from Elgato." Read more

"This dock performs well, and setup was plug-n-play, on both my Windows 10 and OS X (El Capitan) machines...." Read more

"...to quickly eject all the ports is a nice touch, and it is a very light program that does not interfere...." Read more

"...Still love the convenience and still listen to music through the dock." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the docking station. They mention that it is reliable, sturdy, and forgiving. The dock is made of solid aluminum and is a great addition to the Mac home office. It is also a good dock for all your peripherals.

"...That's fast!!!The build quality is nice and aesthetically aligns with Apple's sleek design...." Read more

"...(which are pretty decent quality and darn comfortable)..." Read more

"...It's been very reliable, I've not had to power cycle it and no peripherals have dropped...." Read more

"This product is great for any mac user. There were a couple issue I ran into.1...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the docking station. They mention that it has a nice design, is sleek, and neat. The dock complements the look of the Mac and is an elegant solution for Apple Macbook Air/Pro users. The brushed aluminum case looks good and is a perfect addition to an office setup.

"...The build quality is nice and aesthetically aligns with Apple's sleek design...." Read more

"...The dock seems well made and complements the look of the Mac...." Read more

"...The good:- sleek and neat, fits glamourously under my monitor- delivered before expected date by AMZ..." Read more

"...able to hide all wires and cables in a cabinet and have a sleek and clean office setup with only my monitor and wireless keyboard visible...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the dock. They mention that it adds high-speed peripherals and monitor to their MBA, and there is no speed loss using external HDD. They also appreciate the USB 3.0 speeds when loading dev builds of iOS. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of the product.

"...In addition, with this dock, USB external hard drives appear to transmit data faster, and USB devices can be charged even when no computer is..." Read more

"...thoroughly at this point, however I have been generally pleased with data transfer rates...." Read more

"...from that frustrating issue, the dock works well and the internet and port speeds are good...." Read more

"...Here are some of the great things.1. There is no speed loss using external HDD. Even when connecting multiple HDD via USB 3.0 on dock.2...." Read more

23 customers mention10 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the USB ports of the docking station. Some like the front-mounted USB and headphone ports for charging their iPad and iPhone, while others say they're unable to fully use all the ports. Some customers also mention that the USB port is crude and hard to plug a USB stick. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"From day one I blamed everthing but this Elgato hub for it disconnecting often from both my computer and network and causing prob lems with my..." Read more

"...USB external hard drives appear to transmit data faster, and USB devices can be charged even when no computer is attached...." Read more

"...device to the last USB connector and the Elgato began dropping my USB powered external SSD. i had to remove the device.Original:..." Read more

"...It would give me more USB 3 ports, wired gigabit Ethernet, and for the future, HDMI and/or DisplayPort output...." Read more

20 customers mention4 positive16 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the electronic device docking station. They mention that it's pretty expensive and the cables are relatively expensive.

"...Overall this product works as expected. Yes, the price point is a tad high at slightly over $200, but compared to similar solutions currently out on..." Read more

"...The active cable ends are also why the cables are relatively expensive...." Read more

"...4 stars because I think it's overpriced...." Read more

"...I have found that Elgato and Samsung HDMI are a simple, cost-effective solution." Read more

12 customers mention3 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the docking station. They mention that it doesn't support two monitors, via HDMI and display port. It also doesn''t power a multi SSD reader.

"...Practically speaking it only drives one display, I agree that's most unfortunate but that's true of all these docks...." Read more

"...1. As the details mention, you can't connect dual screen if you run HDMI and Thunderbolt/DisplayPort to HDMI through the dock.2...." Read more

"...by disabling the Wifi adapter on the laptop, and the network connection was stable...." Read more

"...It also did not power a multi ssd reader. I don't know if it was working or not. It was returned." Read more

Must have for Mac users with multiple Monitors
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Must have for Mac users with multiple Monitors
My setup:2015 MacBook Pro 15"Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock24" ASUS VX248 Monitor w/ HDMI22" Acer X223W with DVILogitech Solar KB for MacWestern Digital 4TB MyBook for MacAnker 4-port USB3 HubAmazonBasics Thunderbolt to HDMI adapterDVI to HDMI cableThe only factor preventing 5 Stars is that the Dock's HDMI port usually fails/loses sync, requiring several unplugs, re-plugs, power cycles and so on to restore (the ASUS Monitor has two HDMI ports and I've tested both repeatedly). So for my ASUS I just use the TB to HDMI adapter and all is well. From the Acer I use the DVI to HDMI cable. Sometimes I go direct to HDMI port on Mac, and other times I do TB to HDMI adapter. Both work great. I wish it had another USB port, as some devices don't play well together through a Hub. All in all this thing is a godsend for Mac users, given the limited options for Docking Stations.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2015
Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock is exactly what I needed. I use 15" MacBook Pro Retina, and 2 external hard drives, a 27" external monitor, a scanner, and a speaker are always attached to this MacBook Pro on my desk. I synch/charge iPhone and iPad often, as well.

It's been a pain to unmount everything and unplug everything when I needed to take my MacBook Pro away from my desk, but now with Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock, it's so simple! I click Elgato Thunderbolt Dock Utility icon on the menu bar, and select "Unplug Elgato Thunderbolt Dock". Everything is unmounted. Unplug the power adapter and the Thunderbolt cable, and my MacBook Pro is ready to be taken to anywhere.

In addition, with this dock, USB external hard drives appear to transmit data faster, and USB devices can be charged even when no computer is attached.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock comes with a dock, a power adapter and a Thunderbolt cable. I downloaded Elgato Thunderbolt Dock Utility from the Elgato Website.

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock enhances my MacBook Pro with no additional hassle, as expected from Elgato.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015
After reading reviews about Macbook dock vs Thunderbolt hub options, I decided to give this Thunderbolt hub a try. Purchased this Thunderbolt hub at 11:30AM Saturday morning shipped Same-day shipping and received it at 08:39PM the same day. That's fast!!!

The build quality is nice and aesthetically aligns with Apple's sleek design. It's nice that Elgato includes a Thunderbolt cable--though really short--with the price. I purchased this hub for work to use with my 2012 Macbook Air (MBA) as it supports an external display and gigabit ethernet hardline via a single Thunderbolt connection to my laptop.

I connected the thunderbolt connection to the MBA, connected a copper connection to the ethernet port, and connected my older Dell 1920x1080p monitor to the HDMI port to test. It worked without issues. Tested the ethernet connection by disabling the Wifi adapter on the laptop, and the network connection was stable. Will test the hub at work connected to a higher resolution monitor (Asus PB278Q 2560x1440) at a later time to see if the HDMI out port can truly support the native resolution of the display.

Overall this product works as expected. Yes, the price point is a tad high at slightly over $200, but compared to similar solutions currently out on the market, it has good specs for the money. Will do some more testing and will report back if something changes.

Update: Tuesday, 2015-05-12
Got the chance to use the thunderbolt dock at work a couple of days. Single thunderbolt connection from the dock to my 2012 Macbook Air is nice! The dock is connected to a Asus PB278Q at full native resolution 2560x1440--no issues--via HDMI. When the laptop is active, it doesn't seem like it has a problem powering both the internal display and the Asus at the same time.

I have noticed a weird behavior with this setup though. The dock, MBA, and or monitor has a difficult time coming out of a lock screen or sleep mode. After unlocking the MBA, often times it does not wake the monitor itself. The MBA will flicker repeatedly as though it's trying to connect to an external display, but fails to awake the monitor. I will have to press a button on the monitor to awake it from sleep before the display will reestablish a connection with the Thunderbolt dock (MBA) again. It's rather annoying..

Removing a star for this issue.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016
This dock performs well, and setup was plug-n-play, on both my Windows 10 and OS X (El Capitan) machines. I have not tested the speed of the USB ports thoroughly at this point, however I have been generally pleased with data transfer rates. Video and sound quality are more than adequate for my purposes (I don't do any kind of advanced/professional audio or video work, therefore can't speak to whether or not they would be acceptable for advanced users). I wanted the dock for the convenience of having a nice computer workstation at home for myself and my significant other and this worked out perfectly. I have no complaints.

The following peripherals are connected to the dock and work flawlessly:
-24" HDMI monitor
-7 port USB 3.0 hub
-2 TB WD MyPassport slim external HDD
-External speakers via headphone jack
-Amazon basics USB mouse
-Amazon basics USB keyboard
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
From day one I blamed everthing but this Elgato hub for it disconnecting often from both my computer and network and causing prob lems with my network. It took me quite awhile and expense to finally discover that the unit was defective. I bought it on Amazon from the company Corsair (a game maker) They continually asked me for proof of purchase. I had sent them the amazon invoices 4 different ways and they still refused to accept that invoice. This device as they advertise it is a 4 port hub with audio. I paid $198 for it. I finally gave up trying to deal with them and found a professional HD 14 port Hub made like a tank. The cost on Amazon was $192. It has been working flawlessly since installed a month ago. Since Amazon does not like me to refer you to another manufacturer, I assure you it is the only 14 port HD hub available. I would not even consider recommending or using the Elagato hub. It’s not even heavy enough for me to use as a paperweight.

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BattleRock
5.0 out of 5 stars Not cheap but great product that works exactly as expected
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2018
Not cheap but great product that works exactly as expected. No problems so far (I am using it with a 2012 MacBook Pro to add an external monitor, enjoy faster data transfer with hard disk drives, and utilise the daisy chain thunderbolt connector to attach an audio interface for music production).
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Aldo Madariaga
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena herramienta
Reviewed in Mexico on August 25, 2017
Muy útil, mantiene todo ordenado permitiendo mantener conexiones en estación de trabajo. Podría tener algunos puertos USB adicionales, pero está realmente muy bueno.
Rob Clements
4.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised.
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2015
Works great. Seems expensive - that's the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars.
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K. Neufeld
5.0 out of 5 stars 2560x1600) and it works perfect. The gigabit network really is gigabit
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2016
I've only used it with one monitor, a Dell U3011 (30", 2560x1600) and it works perfect. The gigabit network really is gigabit, I can transfer files at 989mbit/sec. USB3 is just as fast through the Elgato as directly connected. This is a great product, highly recommend.

My only complaints are the supplied thunderbolt cable is only 18" or so and the entire unit gets pretty warm. Minor nits.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This dock sucks
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2018
HDMI port would not work correctly, only option was Thundrbolt to HDMI. Does not support two monitors. Serious letdown and not worth the money.