Docks M1 Pro/Max 14"/16"

[Momof9]

I have looked thru a lot of posts trying to find the docks that actually support at least 2 monitors for these MacBooks. So if you have one that works well with these machines, can you list what you have below?

I am trying to decide on which one to get and I am sure that there will be others as well. When I even search the Amazon reviews, they only mention the regular M1 or M2 devices.... so a different type of use....

 

[CalMin]

I'm using the CalDigit TS3+ with my 14" M1 Pro. I had kernel panics with docking/undocking almost weekly with my 16" Intel and thought that the dock might be the issue, but after getting the M1Pro it's worked flawlessly. I can only recall one KP since November, but I'm not hanging that on the dock.

It was pricey, but after using a couple of cheapo dongle docks, I ponied up the cash and, well, you get what you pay for.

 

[Momof9]

Which one do you have?

I have been looking at these mini ones....
CalDigit
Belkin
OWC

Today, I decided I should at least connect 1 of my external drives to it - to make faster access, then thru file sharing on my Mac mini..

 

[Momof9]

Well now I think I might want to go away from the mini ones, I want at least a couple usb-c ports on it as well. Might want to hook my luna display into it - but I could just leave it plugged into the MBP....
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[Momof9]

So I bought the iVanky 12 in 2 Pro and it sort of works.... all but ethernet speeds are about 1/2 of what they should be....

So I guess apple's ethernet adapter is for the old style thunderbolt.... guy at Best Buy had me get the platinum brand - USB-c to ethernet - same issues. The Huge j5Create gives me the speeds of ethernet but not anything else works great..... I am about ready to spend the big bucks to get the more expensive docks.... Did not know this would be SO difficult....

 

[CalMin]

Which one do you have?

I have been looking at these mini ones....
CalDigit
Belkin
OWC

Today, I decided I should at least connect 1 of my external drives to it - to make faster access, then thru file sharing on my Mac mini..

I have this one.

CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock - 87W Charging, 7X USB 3.1 Ports, USB-C Gen 2, DisplayPort, UHS-II SD Card Slot, Gigabit Ethernet for Mac & PC, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible (0.8m/2.62ft Cable)

CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock - 87W Charging, 7X USB 3.1 Ports, USB-C Gen 2, DisplayPort, UHS-II SD Card Slot, Gigabit Ethernet for Mac & PC, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible (0.8m/2.62ft Cable)

www.amazon.com

None of the cheaper ones worked with my 16" Intel MacBook Pro so I went with this one and it has worked well with my 14" M1Pro. I think it's been replaced with a TS4. It works really well. Expensive but it is the right tool for the job after trying to get by with a few less expensive options.

 

[robotica]

I am using the Lenovo Universal Thunderbolt 4 dock which I picked up for a very good price on eBay. Can handle two monitors. Would recommend if you can get it for a good price. With more and more people heading back to the office there are bargains to be had.

Edit: there is a good Reddit thread on using this dock on the new MBP’s if you are interested.

 

[Socialtopher]

I’m using the HyperDrive 4K Multi-display at the office, and it’s worked well for my needs. I’ve got a 14”, but I’m pretty confident this will work with the 16” as well. They have a slightly more expensive version specifically for the 16” that supports three external displays. A nice feature on this dock is that it has both HDMI and DisplayPort ports for each display, so you can choose the port that works best for you. I paired this with a 100W USB-C power adapter from Anker.

Per the product page:

Ports​

DP 4K60Hz x 2
HDMI 4K60Hz x 2
MicroSD UHS-I 104MB/s
SD UHS-I 104MB/s
1Gb Ethernet
USB-A 10Gbps x 1
USB-A 5Gbps x 1
USB-C 10Gbps x 2
USB-C Power Delivery 100W


Link: HyperDrive 4K multi-display dock for MacBook Pro 13-14”

 

[macsplusmacs]

I love mine:

Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 | Element Hub | CalDigit – CalDigit

www.caldigit.com

14" macbook pro max

at one point I had 2 4K displays and 1 5K and a couple of USB hubs, basically took up all the ports. still ran great.

 

[Momof9]

Right now I am using the JCreate5 - JCD543. It works great for 2 monitors - 4k and 2k... I did need to use Display Port. Ethernet is also really good with it....