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ALOGIC Thunderbolt 4 Blaze Compact Hub $219 + Delivery @ Landmark Computers (Price Match at JB Hi-Fi)

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ALOGIC Thunderbolt 4 Blaze Compact Hub $219 + Delivery @ Landmark Computers (Price Match at JB Hi-Fi)
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davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 10:36 lmc.com.au (895 clicks)
Last edited 28/06/2023 - 11:41 by 1 other user

Key Features
* Dual 4K @60Hz Display
* Up to 60W power to laptop
* 40 Gbps Bandwidth
* Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C (USB 3.x & 4.0) compatible
* 3 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.0, 40Gbps, 3A, 1 x USB-A 3.2, 10Gbps, BC1.2 1.5A Charing

The same docking station is also available in JB Hi-Fi for $349: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/alogic-thunderbolt-4-blaz…

Just use the Live Chat feature on JB Hi-Fi's website to ask them (nicely) to match the price: https://support.jbhifi.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/509642091073…

JB Hi-Fi Live Chat product or price questions: 9am - 6pm AEST (everyday)

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  • sicaboy on 28/06/2023 - 10:53

    Is there any hub with DisplayLink support? I have a MacBook Air M2 which officially allows only one external monitor while I need two. For now DisplayLink is the only solution if I don't upgrade to a MacBook Pro

    • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 10:56
      +1

      TBH DisplayLink is not great when it comes to 4K. I have a Belkin one that I dont use anymore because when I use 4K monitors the image quality is outright bad. Maybe more recently DisplayLink docks will be better. I hav also installed the latest drivers too: https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/down…

      • sicaboy on 28/06/2023 - 10:57
        +1

        Thanks for your feedback. Maybe I have to upgrade to a MacBook Pro then

        • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 11:01

          Yeah its a limitation on Apple's M1 CPUs from what I gathered. M2 also the same; might need to upgrade to the Pro / Max / Ultra of the M1/M2 for more displays.

          • shroomish on 28/06/2023 - 13:17
            +1

            @davidtse916: these are the hoops they want you to jump through to pay at a higher price point. apple are genius at this.

            • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 13:32

              @shroomish: ‘Luckily’ I only wanted a single 4K display setup so it’s not a problem for me. But yeah it’s a limitation for sure and it’s not convenient for some.

      • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 11:00

        Targus not Belkin sorry, typo. The Targus one I had: https://au.targus.com/products/usb-c-universal-dv4k-docking-…

    • razor swatkat on 28/06/2023 - 11:52

      I don't have a Mac but have been using an ALOGIC with triple 4K display options for ~2 years for WFH.
      Works like a charm using Display link Windows drivers.

      https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/alogic-universal-triple-4…

      Have two Dell 4K monitors connected to it with PD powering my MS Surface Book 3 15".

      NOTE: Both Displays are connected using ALOGIC 8K DisplayPort Cables and work at 60Hz.

      Planning to add a 3rd 4K soon, I understand I will need to get an Active DP cable.

    • netsurfer on 28/06/2023 - 12:09

      There are Thunderbolt docks with DisplayLink support, but they cost more. Part of the reason is that they need to also include a newer DisplayLink chipset. DisplayLink was on its way out and there was a $15 OZB deal for a USB-A DisplayLink dongle. Thanks to Apple not willing to support more than 2 displays (for M2, technically 2 displays are supported except one of them being the laptop screen itself), DisplayLink gets to live on in consumer space.

      No cost effective solution nowadays because DisplayLink knows Apple users want it and there is no point to go cheap for Mac users.

    • LePhasme on 28/06/2023 - 12:13

      Lenovo has docking stations with display link if that helps

      • dreamerman on 28/06/2023 - 13:21

        I have Dell D6000 with displaylink.

  • justtoreply on 28/06/2023 - 10:55
    +1

    60w? Probably ok if not under continuous load but it's a bit low

    • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 10:57

      ALOGIC Thunderbolt 4 Blaze Docking Station ($469) does 96W but at around 2x the price :(

      • donkeyhokey on 28/06/2023 - 11:00
        +1

        Yikes. At that price, may as well just get the Microsoft Surface TB4 Dock. :(

        • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 11:02

          Totally agree. But every now and then JB Hi-Fi does have 10% of Alogic products so you could wait until then.

          • BLAIL on 28/06/2023 - 11:59
            +1

            @davidtse916: $389 here - free shipping to my area (sydney west)

            https://www.lmc.com.au/alogic-thunderbolt-4-blaze-docking-st…

            • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 14:47

              @BLAIL: Thanks @BLAIL! Don't need one right now but I'll keep that in mind :)

          • netsurfer on 28/06/2023 - 12:02
            +1

            @davidtse916: With USB PD 3.1 introduced and Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 technically is still work in progress, it doesn't feel great getting one of these unless it is really for work.

            As for this docking station, specs wise, this could be using a Thunderbolt 3 chipset (and wrapped under Thunderbolt 4 labelling). Technically, a true Thunderbolt 4 hub would quote at least 6K/60Hz single display or even 8K/60Hz.

      • pwrusr-com on 28/06/2023 - 17:31
        +2

        past a certain price point, docking stations become a hindrance - might as well grab a monitor that does PD instead (ie. no-need for ds - can connect single-cable to monitor for power+monitor+keyb+mouse).

        • davidtse916 on 28/06/2023 - 19:57
          +1

          Hence I went with the Dell S2722QC myself.

  • 5kbjvb3o on 28/06/2023 - 11:06
    +1

    How big is the power brick? I can’t find any pictures or details on the LMC or Alogic sites.

    As an aside, why do some manufacturers still insist on non-USB-C power input.

    • ihfree on 28/06/2023 - 11:53
      +1

      Open the spec sheet -

      110W

      I don't think docks generally come with USB-C charging(for the dock). Both my TB4 docks have barrel connectors.

      As an aside, why do some manufacturers still insist on non-USB-C power input.

      Among other reasons, docks generally require more power than the max(100W) that current mainstream USB-C PD provides.

    • netsurfer on 28/06/2023 - 12:13
      +1

      why do some manufacturers still insist on non-USB-C power input

      The reason is there is no "free" electricity with USB-C PD passthrough. While we, consumers think, if I pass 100W in, surely the dock can pass 100W out through right? Unfortunately, that doesn't work. The dock / hub itself needs power. Therefore, if the "Thunderbolt" hub/dock maker simply does the cheapo USB-C dock / hub approach, 100W goes in, around 75W available for passthrough output. However, you might still think that's fine. Unfortunately, it has impact on the current level (there is no magic to boost the current level backup without some internal circuitry to do so). The issue is converting a wide range of input source of USB-C chargers (200W, 150W, 90W, 75W, 60W etc…) while maintaining proper PD (for 3.0 or above, that includes proper e-marking) is hard. Dynamic e-marking is wishful thinking. Thunderbolt customers have a tendency to use high end laptops, a product that has below average of iffy current output at every voltage level is a bad idea.

      In short, there is more to Thunderbolt / USB-C than meets the eye. The reason for doing that is USB-C PD passthrough is only good in paper. To get the right / proper power level to your laptop, it is best NOT to use USB-PD passthrough. To guarantee you won't use the wrong power adapter, not using USB-C has a better chance of achieving that.

  • nsavi on 28/06/2023 - 14:23

    Any suggestions on the kind of equipments I'll need for my use case please?

    1. Have 2 windows work laptops (dell and hp)
    2. Personal Levovo Windows laptop
    3. Personal macbook air(has 2 thunderbolt ports)

    All 3 windows laptops have DP, USBC and HDMI ports.

    I'd like to connect them all to my 34" dell wide screen monitor (non kvm) and use a switch to toggle between each based on which laptop I use at that time. I'd like my mouse and keyboard switch accordingly.

    • ihfree on 28/06/2023 - 15:00

      You'd likely need a 4-port KVM to achieve what you want along with a mess of cables.

      You could also consider a dock and swapping cables or a remote desktop solution.

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