USB-C Monitor or dock recommendations

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#295434 29-Mar-2022 11:09

Oh snap - another monitor thread.... I need to find a new monitor or dock for the wife's WFH setup.

She has a Thinkpad that charges through USB-C so hoping to get a monitor that will connect with one cable... charge the laptop and connect the display. Bonus would be if it has a USB-A port also so wireless keyboard and mouse can permanently be connected to the monitor?

22-25" range and its just for spreadsheets so doesn't need high refresh rate / colour accuracy etc.

Or alternately is there a decent USB-C dock that would tick all the boxes? I already have some decent HP Elite Displays but nothing with USB-C

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#2893432 29-Mar-2022 11:16

Have a look at the HP E24u

Or to level up, the P34hc or E34m :)

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#2893439 29-Mar-2022 11:28

In terms of docks, I really like the HP Thunderbolt dock with add-on audio module I got off TM for $150; while it adds another box into the mix, it provides so much more than a monitor can do - single cable between laptop and dock; dock obviously provides laptop power and accepts audio and video from the laptop, but also provides Ethernet, USB hub for keyboard/mouse, and also audio with controls (volume up/down/mute; accept/reject calls). The monitor I've just bought is completely lacking in any extra features like USB-C or speakers, but that's not an issue given the hub.

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#2893448 29-Mar-2022 11:40

Do you have a model number?

And does it have USB-C display out on the hub?

I.e. Hub connects to laptop with USB-C and then connects to the monitor with USB-C as well?

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#2893449 29-Mar-2022 11:42

We have the HP USBC G5 or whatever it is at work, but having issues with them with latest Probooks.

So I got a Kensington USB C dock to trial, which has been working flawlessly.

https://www.kensington.com/en-nz/p/products/connectivity/universal-laptop-docking-stations/sd4780p-usb-c-usb-a-10gbps-dual-4k-hybrid-docking-station-w-100w-pd-dphdmi-winmacchrome/

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#2893453 29-Mar-2022 11:48

mentalinc:

Do you have a model number?

And does it have USB-C display out on the hub?

I.e. Hub connects to laptop with USB-C and then connects to the monitor with USB-C as well?

(I think these questions are for me? If so...)

It's an HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2.

I don't have a USB-C-enabled monitor to test this (using DP), but the specs include "1 USB-C™ DisplayPort™ data and power out (15W)", which I had assumed would provide for this?

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-thunderbolt-dock-120w-g2

As per xpd's post above, I've heard of some having problems with the HP hubs (perhaps the newer gens?), but it's working pretty flawlessly with my laptop (HP ZBook).

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#2893460 29-Mar-2022 11:54

I'm quite a fan of Dell displays. For spreadsheets, I wouldn't underestimate the value of going up to a QHD screen. Much more real estate for finding the incorrect cell reference.

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#2893465 29-Mar-2022 12:13

Have just noticed that PB's daily steal today is an off lease dock: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXNBDTAR117/Targus-DOCK117-Docking-Station-A--Grade-Off-Lease

Seems to be a sharp price but I've not used these so cannot directly endorse.

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#2893467 29-Mar-2022 12:19

If you're after a monitor with a built-in dock, These Phillips monitors have been pretty reliable for us.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MONPHS521240/Philips-243B175-24-Full-HD-USB-C-Docking-Monitor

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#2893468 29-Mar-2022 12:34

mdf:

Have just noticed that PB's daily steal today is an off lease dock: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXNBDTAR117/Targus-DOCK117-Docking-Station-A--Grade-Off-Lease

Seems to be a sharp price but I've not used these so cannot directly endorse.

Yeah that Targus looks okay actually - some of the prices on these docks are almost what a monitor costs.

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#2893469 29-Mar-2022 12:37

Shapenz:

mdf:

Have just noticed that PB's daily steal today is an off lease dock: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXNBDTAR117/Targus-DOCK117-Docking-Station-A--Grade-Off-Lease

Seems to be a sharp price but I've not used these so cannot directly endorse.

Yeah that Targus looks okay actually - some of the prices on these docks are almost what a monitor costs.

Be careful, looks like its got a second cable for power, rather than providing power delivery over USB-C like most of the newer docks.

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#2893477 29-Mar-2022 12:56

Probably more than what you are after but I have a Dell Ultrasharp Buy the Dell UltraSharp U2722DE 27" QHD USB-C HUB Monitor, With RJ45 and HDMI... ( U2722DE ) online - PBTech.co.nz

It both connects and supplies power to the laptop (up to 90W) via USB-C, and has multiple additional USB-A and USB-C ports, ethernet etc. I have it completely set up with ethernet, keyboard and mouse etc, so all I have to do is plug my laptop in via USB-C and everything works flawlessly. I got an ultrasharp because i needed colour accuracy for photography, but there may be less well specced Dells that would do the trick?

This one looks to be very similar at 24 inchBuy the Dell P2422HE 24" Full HD USB-C Hub Business Monitor , With RJ45 and... ( P2422HE ) online - PBTech.co.nz

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#2893482 29-Mar-2022 13:08

I got a small Cable Matters 8K HDMI USB C Hub to connect my Surface to a 4K Dell monitor via HDMI. The hub will also power the Surface over USB-C (when power connected to the hub's USB-C port), connect to ethernet and has 2 USB-A ports. It was only about $74 NZD, plus deliv from the Amazon US. The monitor is a S2721QS 4K monitor that was on special at Noel for $470 ish. I think it still is.

I find it a pretty good solution. Mostly don't need the 4K, but can be helpful when sitting close.

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#2893511 29-Mar-2022 14:11

I really like the LG Ultrafine 27" 4K with USB-C and USB-A hub built in (link to PBtech).

So much so that I have just ordered a couple more for the home office.

Saying that, been happy with Dell monitors and Samsung (high end IPS) monitors before, so those are probably good buys as well.

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Shapenz

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#2893532 29-Mar-2022 14:48

Yeah my wife only uses it for spreadsheets and email so high res colour accurate displays are a bit of a waste.

I’ll give one of those cheap adapters above a try first see how it goes

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#2893560 29-Mar-2022 15:14

She needs high res 1440p (but not high refresh rate 144hz)

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