The StarTech DK30CHDPPDUE is a USB‑C dual‑monitor docking station. It’s used to turn a laptop with USB‑C into a full desktop-style setup.
What it’s for
- Connecting up to two external monitors (HDMI + DisplayPort options)
- Adding USB‑A and USB‑C ports for peripherals
- Providing Gigabit Ethernet
- Connecting audio in/out
- Supplying Power Delivery to charge a laptop over USB‑C (up to the dock’s rating)
Typical use cases: office workstations, multi‑monitor productivity setups, and expanding port options on thin laptops that have few built‑in connectors.
The StarTech.com DK30CHDPPDUE is a USB-C Dual 4K Docking Station that supports both HDMI and DisplayPort displays and provides Power Delivery up to 60 W. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its specifications:
General
- Model: DK30CHDPPDUE
- Type: USB‑C Dual 4K Monitor Docking Station with Power Delivery
- Chipset: DisplayLink DL‑5700, Genesys Logic GL3215, VIA Labs VL813, Texas Instruments TPS65983
- Material: Plastic (black/silver finish)
- Certifications: CE, FCC, REACH, RoHS
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 80 × 220 × 25 mm
- Weight: 261 g
Ports & Interfaces
- Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type‑C)
- Video outputs:
- 1 × DisplayPort
- 1 × HDMI
- Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K @ 30 Hz) on both displays
- USB ports:
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type‑A) ports
- Audio: Combo headphone/microphone 3.5 mm jack
- Ethernet: 1 × RJ‑45 (10/100/1000 Mb/s, full duplex, Auto MDI/MDI‑X)
- Card reader: Yes – supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MMC
- On/Off switch: Yes
Power
- Power Delivery: Up to 60 W (USB‑C PD)
- Power source: AC adapter (included)
- Input voltage: 100 – 240 V AC
- Input current: 2 A
- Output voltage/current: 20 V / 5 A
- Plug types: EU, UK
Performance & Data
- Data transfer rate: 5 Gbit/s (USB 3.0)
- Dual display support: Yes (2 monitors simultaneously via HDMI + DisplayPort)
- UASP support: Yes
Software & Compatibility
- Windows OS supported: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (32/64‑bit)
- Mac OS supported: macOS 10.11 El Capitan → macOS 13 Ventura
- Chrome OS: Supported
Environmental
- Operating temperature: 0 – 60 °C
- Storage temperature: –20 – 60 °C
- Operating humidity: 0 – 95 % RH
