The j5create JCD543-N is a USB-C docking station for laptop users who want to connect multiple displays and everyday peripherals through one dock. It suits home and office workstations where an expanded screen setup, wired networking and card access are useful.

Choose from two HDMI outputs, DisplayPort and VGA for flexible monitor connections, with up to three external displays supported in specified combinations. The dock also adds USB-A and USB-C ports, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD card readers, and a 3.5 mm combo audio jack. Its USB-C Power Delivery pass-through supports up to 100W when connected to a suitable USB-C power adapter, while the aluminium enclosure includes cable storage that can be used from either side.

Key features

• Supports up to three external displays using HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA connections.
• HDMI and DisplayPort support resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz.
• VGA supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz.
• USB-C Power Delivery pass-through provides up to 100W for a connected laptop.
• Gigabit Ethernet supports wired network connections at 10/100/1000 Mbps.
• SD and microSD card readers provide access to memory cards.
• Three USB 3.0 Type-A ports include one fast-charge port, alongside a USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port.
• Reversible cable storage and an aluminium enclosure suit a tidy desktop setup.

Compatibility

Use with Windows 10 or later or macOS 10.14 or later and a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. Display combinations and resolutions vary; on macOS, three-display use with VGA is limited to 1080p, while 4K is supported in a dual-display setup without VGA. Driver installation is required on Windows and macOS. Good to know: a USB-C power adapter is not included in the listed box contents; it is needed for Power Delivery pass-through and can help when using high-draw USB devices.

In the box

• j5create JCD543-N
• Quick Installation Guide

Specifications

For a laptop that meets the USB-C video requirements, the JCD543-N brings display, network, card-reader and peripheral connections together in one compact workstation dock.