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Brand | SABRENT |
Color | Black |
Hardware Interface | Ethernet, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Total USB Ports | 6 |
Number of Ports | 2 |
Item Weight | 12 Ounces |
Total HDMI Ports | 1 |
Wattage | 7.5 |
About this item
- Important Information about macOS 10.13.4 update: We have become aware that installing macOS release Version 10.13.4 will cause DisplayLink connected displays to go blank after the OS upgrade. With the current DisplayLink driver [4.3] beta3 installed you will be able to extend 1 desktop. Functionality such as Ethernet and audio, where implemented, is unaffected. We have alerted Apple to this issue and are working hard to find a resolution. The macOSX version 10.13.3 is unaffected at this time
- Supports Simultaneous HDMI and DVI Displays, Speaker Port, Microphone Jack
- Featuring Two USB 3.0 + Two USB 2.0 Ports You Can Enjoy Transfer Speeds up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0), 480Mbps (USB 2.0), 12Mbps (USB 1.1)
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port For Incredible Internet Speeds
- With Two 2.4A Fast Charging Ports You Can Charge Any of Your Devices
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 4.4 | — | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Sturdiness | — | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | — |
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hardware interface | usb3.2 gen 1, usb2.0, hdmi, ethernet, 3 5 mm audio | usb c | hdmi, usb3.1 c, usb3.1 b, 3 5 mm audio, microsd, ethernet, usb3.0 | hdmi, ethernet, usb3.0 a | usb docking station | usb docking station |
number of ports | 2 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 |
number of usb ports | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
HDMI ports | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
compatible devices | Laptop | Valve Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally | Dell, Lenovo, HP, Surface (The USB type c interface of the laptops supports full functions with Delivery+DisplayPort+Data Transfer) | Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro11, iPad Air5, Surface Pro8, Surface go 3,Galaxy S22, Galaxy Note 22 Ultra, HUAWEI P40 Pro, HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro | Apple M1 / M2 / M3 and Intel Macs (with macOS 10.15 or later), ChromeOS 100 or later, Microsoft Surface line, HP Spectre x360 series, Dell XPS 13 & XPS 15 / Latitude, Lenovo Thinkpad T series | MacBook Pro 13" / 14" / 15" / 16", MacBook Air, MacBook Retina, MacBook M1 / M2 / M3, HP Spectre x360 / Pavilion / Envy, Dell XPS / Precision / Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga / Flex, Surface Pro 7 / 7+ / 8 / 9, Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 / Go / Go 2 / Studio / SE, Surface Go / Go 2 / Go 3, LG Gram, Acer Aspire / Swift / Spin, ASUS Zenbook / Vivobook, and Most Windows systems with Windows 10 or newer / Most Chromebooks running ChromeOS 100 or newer |
wattage | — | 95 watts | 65 watts | — | — | 20 watts |
weight | 12 ounces | 5.18 ounces | 27.2 ounces | 318 grams | 333 grams | 11.4 ounces |
Product Description
SABRENT Universal Laptop Docking Station with Stand for Tablets and Notebooks Supports PC (DS-RICA)
Upgrade your Windows Laptop, Windows Desktop, Windows tablet (Except Windows RT), Mac, MacBook, MacBook Air MacBook Pro and more.
2 Ports Highly Integrated USB 3.0 Inputs.
Taking advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0's bi-directional throughput, The DS-RICA gives you the ability to connect up to two additional USB 3.0 ports.
2 Ports USB 2.0 Inputs.
Expand by connecting up to two USB 2.0, or 1.1 devices - Great for printers, USB keyboard, mouse and many other USB devices.
2 USB Charging Ports.
Two additional charging port (2.4A) offers enough current to charge either a smartphone or a tablet at high speed.
Multiple Display Monitor.
With the HDMI, DVI ports and VGA adapter, you can connect multiple monitors in HD 1080P allowing you to multi-task and be much more productive.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port.
The SABRENT DS-RICA Comes with Gigabit LAN port (RJ45).
now you can quickly download large files, stream movies, and get work done.
Perfect companion for Apple MacBook's, Microsoft Surface Windows tablets, Ultrabooks and laptops without Gigabit Ethernet Port, or with slower Ethernet Port.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1/8
- Linux 2.4 or Above
- Mac OS 10.6 or Above
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station.
- USB 3.0 Cable
- DVI To VGA Adapter
- DC 12V Power Adapter
- Installation Driver CD
- User Manual
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Customer Reviews |
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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3.2 out of 5 stars
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MODEL: | DS-WSPD | DS-RICA | DS-CMND | DS-T4KD |
GIGABIT ETHERNET | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
RESOLUTION | 30Hz; DP ports 4K 30Hz | HDMI, DVI ports and VGA adapter HD 1080P | 1920x1080@60Hz (for phone) 3840x2160 @30Hz (for PC). | HDMI 4K 30Hz; |
AUDIO 3.5MM IN & OUT | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
POWER DELIVERING PD3.0 | 60W | 60W | ||
DATA TRANSFER SPEED: | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps |
Port Number: | 14 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
SABRENT Thunderbolt 3 2TB Docking Station | SABRENT Thunderbolt 3 4TB Docking Station | SABRENT Thunderbolt 3 8TB Docking Station | SABRENT Thunderbolt 3 16TB Docking Station | |
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Customer Reviews |
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MODEL: | DS-SKRT-D2TB | DS-SKRT-D4TB | DS-SKRT-D8TB | DS-SKRT-D16TB |
INTERNAL STORAGE: | 2TB | 4TB | 8TB | 16TB |
GIGABIT ETHERNET | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
RESOLUTION | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions | 8K AT 30Hz, 5K AT 30Hz, and lower resolutions |
AUDIO 3.5MM IN & OUT | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
POWER DELIVERING PD3.0 | 96W | 96W | 96W | 96W |
DATA TRANSFER SPEED | 40GBps | 40GBps | 40GBps | 40GBps |
SABRENT 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual LED Lit Power Switches | SABRENT 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual LED Lit Power Switches | SABRENT 16-Port USB 3.0 Data HUB and Charger with Individual switches | SABRENT Multi-Port USB Type-C Hub | SABRENT 60W 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub Includes | SABRENT 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs | |
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Customer Reviews |
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Model # | HB-UM43 | HB-UMP3 | HB-PU16 | HB-TC5P | HB-B7C3 | HB-BU10 |
Port Type: | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Port Number: | 4 Ports | 4 Ports | 16 Ports | 5 Ports | 10 Ports | 10 Ports |
Power Adapter: | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
Cable Size: | USB 2 FT | USB 2 FT | USB 2 FT | 7 Inch USB | USB 2 FT | USB 2 FT |
Cable Speed: | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps | 5 GBps |
Plug-and-Play | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
System Requirement: | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux | Mac | Windows | Linux |
Material: | ABS | ABS | Aluminum | ABS | ABS | ABS |
SABRENT USB 3.0 Extension 10 Feet Cable | SABRENT USB 3.0 Extension 6 Feet Cable | SABRENT USB 3.0 Extension 3 Feet Cable | SABRENT USB 3.0 Extension 10 Feet Cable | SABRENT USB 3.0 Extension 6 Feet Cable | SABRENT USB 3.0 Extension 3 Feet Cable | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars
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MODEL | CB-3010 | CB-3060 | CB-3030 | CB-301W | CB-306W | CB-303W |
PORT TYPE | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A | USB 3.0 TYPE A |
LENGTH | 10 FT | 6 FT | 3 FT | 10 FT | 6 FT | 3 FT |
COLOR | BLACK | BLACK | BLACK | WHITE | WHITE | WHITE |
MATERIAL | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC |
SPEED | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps | 5GBps |
SUPPORTS QUICK CHARGE | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
PLUG AND PLAY | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
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Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 2.44 x 4.76 inches |
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Item Weight | 12 ounces |
ASIN | B013WQWCEA |
Item model number | DS-RICA |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #161,684 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,276 in Laptop Docking Stations |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 14, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Sabrent |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the compatibility, ease of installation, and quality of the docking station. For example, they mention that it works well, is easy to setup, and is good for basic office work. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the compatibility of the docking station. They mention that it works well, is plug and play, and has good performance. Some say that the design is well thought out and the dock is compatible with every operating system.
"...This form factor is great for use both at home and on the road...." Read more
"...Operates fine, does not overheat, just that the processor is taking on the extra load of this dock...." Read more
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"...The docking station has been well though off in terms of design given that it features dedicated ports for charging, connecting your mouse/keyboards..." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the electronic device docking station to be easy. They mention that it's simple to set up and use, and it plugs and plays. Some say that the docking stations is 100% plug-and-play.
"...Even better, it's 100% plug-n-play. No drivers required (although up-to-date video drivers are recommended)...." Read more
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"...And does it ever deliver! Set up was a breeze, plenty of ports for all connections I could possibly want, including USB 3.0, 2, and 2 dedicated..." Read more
"...I used the DVI since I didn't have extra HDMI cable.3. Easy to setup. Just had to download some drivers...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the docking station. They mention it's a great laptop dock, excellent dock for their Surface, and a good dock for basic office work. Some say that the dock seems very promising and has everything a docking stations can offer. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...to win it" ... this device is not only well thought out it is well made....it has the look & feel of quality as the fit & finish is tight...." Read more
"This docking station is amazing! I use it between 2 PCs...." Read more
"...Pros:1. Minimal space used by device and safe docking for tablet...." Read more
"...The dock seemed very promising...." Read more
Customers like the dual monitor of the docking station. They say it provides the perfect solution for multiple monitors, and it doesn't take up much room. It can connect to two monitors at once, and some customers say it can connect three monitors simultaneously. The docking stations makes working with multiple monitor a whole lot easier, and projects to two Monitors with zero problem. It's also perfect for adding a second or third screen and more USB ports to a laptop that only has the one.
"...It features a DVI and HDMI which makes it ideal to connect to 2 monitors which I think is the configuration for a majority of users...." Read more
"...to one USB cable is very nice... I've also been able to eliminate the multiple monitor connects, added an ethernet jack, charging for my phone, etc...." Read more
"...Natively this dock can connect two HD monitors (1 HDMI and 1 DVI)...." Read more
"...I love that it runs both 27 inch monitors and charges multiple cell phones at the same time...." Read more
Customers like the size of the electronic device docking station. They say it is compact, easy to fit in any desktop computer setup, and can slide under their monitors. The slim external monitor sits in there perfectly and has a great viewing angle. It also fits with their UAG case and cover.
"...The slim external monitor sits in there perfectly, and a great viewing angle...." Read more
"...Sits comfortably underneath my monitor riser and monitors.UPDATE:..." Read more
"...It has a great array of ports and it's small enough to slide under my monitors...." Read more
"...This one fits better in my setup as it can slide under my monitor. I love the notch in the front where I keep my cell phone while I work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the electronic device docking station. Some mention that it has plenty of ports for all connections, including USB. They also appreciate the multiple connectors that make it very useful. However, others say that there are not enough USB connections, the display ports stopped working, and the HDMI signal did not appear.
"...I really love having the extra usb ports for my ultrabook at times as well.I went with this docking station because of the dimensions...." Read more
"...I found out when I started to use any programs it slowed my computer down tremendously compared to other cheaper options...." Read more
"...this device as they thought of just about everything, the connectivity options are wide & varied & well, IMO ...this is one of those "must have..." Read more
"...Basically, after using sometimes it makes the system slow. You need to wait for mouse and keyboard movement literally sometime...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the docking station. Some mention it's great value compared to other $500 models, while others say it'll do the job for way less money. Some customers also say it seems like a high end product, while other customers find it to be a waste of money.
"...You really can't go wrong with this dock, and the price simply can't be beat." Read more
"...download updated drivers, so for me, it is essentially a very expensive USB port extender...." Read more
"...The packing itself suggests that this is a high end product, & after unboxing it was obvious that Sabrent is "in it to win it" ... this..." Read more
"...and this thing will be worth every penny...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the docking station. They mention that the mouse and control devices work badly, and some don't work at all. They also report issues with getting the drivers to work with the latest version of MacOS. Some full-screen games do not work with DisplayLink drivers without a standalone application, and have high latency. The problem has never improved and has become worse over the last year.
"...The idea for the product was great but on my setup, it just isn’t efficient enough...." Read more
"...The problem has never improved and over the last year has become worse--to the point that the thing is unusable except as a $90 paper weight...." Read more
"...Then one finds that just one of the HDs isn't always operating dependably, and one may conclude there is a problem with that HD and waste time..." Read more
"...The other two were not. But the one on the approved list did not work as it should. So much for the Microsoft hardware and software...." Read more
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Enter the Sabrent docking station. If I was going to design a docking station to work with this portable external monitor, I could not have done a better job than Sabrent.
First, the Sabrent has a deep groove in the front of the dock. The slim external monitor sits in there perfectly, and a great viewing angle.
Second, the dock has two USB A ports whose sole purpose is to deliver 2.4A of power for charging. I connected one of the ports to the USB C power port on the monitor and yahoo! it powered right up.
Third, the dock has a HDMI out to connect to the monitor. It also has DVI (with a VGA adaptor) if that's your thing.
I purchased 1 foot USB C and HDMI cables to make the connections, which eliminate the rats nest of cables you get using 3 foot cables.
What else? Two USB 2 and two USB 3 ports. Why USB 2? Because keyboards and mice sometimes don't play well with USB 3, so you have that flexibility. Also audio in/out and an Ethernet CAT5 jack, if that's your thing.
Even better, it's 100% plug-n-play. No drivers required (although up-to-date video drivers are recommended).
For me, this means inserting one USB 3.0 A plug into my laptop and I get an external monitor, external audio/microphone, and connection to my external 2TB drive. No rats nest of cables. No cable swapping. It all works seamlessly.
OK, what would I change? I'd love an on/off switch on the dock so I could power it off when I'm not using it (because I don't use it every time). Absolutely not a showstopper, though. I can always just unplug it power supply from the back of the dock if I want to.
Again, the two features that are a game changer for me are the groove in the front and the two USB A power-only ports at 2.4A each (which can also be used to quick-charge your mobile devices).
Plus, it's Sabrent. I've been using their gear for years and never had an issue.
You really can't go wrong with this dock, and the price simply can't be beat.
I use this so I could add extra screen real estate. I didn't want to get a desktop since I was always about portability. I never needed a powerhouse desktop, but I did need the extra screens. I use this for a 17" laptop and a 13" ultrabook. I really love having the extra usb ports for my ultrabook at times as well.
I went with this docking station because of the dimensions. Sits comfortably underneath my monitor riser and monitors.
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I have been using this now for a few months now and I have to say, I'm still very happy to have purchased this. There is one drawback that I did not notice before and that is the headphone jack. Before I ran my audio off my monitor which is connected to the dock through the HDMI port. I plugged in my speakers into the dock instead of my monitor and started noticing a ticking/clicking/static-like noise. I chalked it up to old speakers. When I plugged my headphones into the docking station, the noise became apparent and annoying. Even with my computer muted I could hear the ticking. I switched my headphone to different devices and it goes away. I assume it's coming from the docking station because the noise is gone when plugged into other devices that are plugged into my computer; such as my monitor and laptop. This annoyance is not a deal breaker to me. It is an annoyance that I avoid. I say annoying because it's not loud but very annoying when there is silence. I don't see this as a high performing graphics adapter or high end audio so I'm not disappointed by a little noise running through this. Especially since I have an external hard drive , two monitors, one 2.0 in use, two 3.0 ports in use, one of which is connected to a usb hub.
My two devices I use this for are both 3rd gen Intel processors. When plugged into my 3rd gen i5, my i5 is pushed to it's limits when I put my daily load. Operates fine, does not overheat, just that the processor is taking on the extra load of this dock.
When used with my 3rd gen i7, the dock does not seem to phase my CPU. Yes the load is there but it does not normally go beyond 70-80% capacity, but that's easy to do without the docking station. I'm only stating that my average use ultra book runs without any problems, it just gets pushed harder than normal. My i7 on the other hand feels like it's just shrugging it off. Also, I've tested this many times and yes, you can definitely run three additional monitors; two off the docking station and one out the HDMI port on the computer(if you have one).
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Muy recomendable!