This delivers capabilities close to a Thunderbolt 4 dock, and it has the benefit of using a magnetic connector that makes it easy to disconnect when needed. I'm personally a fan of the Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock because of the sheer number of ports, including four display outputs.

To wirelessly connect your Surface to a display without using the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter, the display must be compatible with Miracast. When connecting through Surface Dock there’s a maximum display refresh or resolution possible, even if some Surface model capabilities exceed this. This means it's only compatible with PCs that have USB-C ports, which means it's only compatible with the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Book 2, or Surface Go 1 and up. If your monitor supports DisplayPort, we recommend that you use a Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable that’s no more than 6 feet (1. Transfer large files to an external drive, connect a USB printer or headset, charge accessories, and more.Even when a docked device is in sleep, hibernation, or power off mode, your team can wake from the network for service and management, using Endpoint Configuration Manager or other enterprise management tools. The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock supports 96W passthrough charging, and can drive dual 4K monitors at 60Hz. To see if your video adapter is working, connect your Surface to a different TV, monitor, or projector. When I reviewed it I found it to be a more affordable way (at least compared to high-end TB4 docks) to expand Thunderbolt 4 and USB-A connectivity.

If you have a lot of 4K monitors but your Surface doesn't support Thunderbolt, the Plugable USB-C 4K Triple Display Docking Station is a great solution. Connect the output port of the first external display to the DisplayPort input port of the other external display. Lastly, Microsoft has debuted two new affordable keyboard and mouse kits: one wired and the other wireless. If you have Surface Dock 2 or Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock, connect the video cable to the USB-C port on the back.If you're using a non-Surface video adapter, contact the adapter's manufacturer for help/troubleshooting. These drivers and firmware are compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, including Enterprise versions. If you're using a video extension cable or video adapter or converter, remove it from your set up to see if it’s causing the problem. If you’ve checked the input settings on the second screen and it’s still not working, try Solution 3. If the cable that came with your monitor isn’t responding, use a different video cable to connect your Surface.

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the most powerful device in Microsoft's lineup, with 13th-generation Intel processors and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics.

Ocean-bound plastic is plastic waste recovered from oceans and waterways, cleaned, and processed into recycled plastic resin pellets. Two replace the previous pair of Mini DisplayPort ports for transmitting video to a monitor, while the set on the opposite side of the Dock 2 can be used to connect or charge any other USB-C devices you have. You can also wirelessly connect your Surface to an HDMI-compatible display by using the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Connect the DisplayPort-Out connection on the first monitor to the DisplayPort-In connection on the second monitor. If you need some help choosing one, we've rounded up some of the best docking stations you can get for your Surface device, depending on the model you have.

Optimize port access, save desk space and use enhanced security capabilities with the Cable Matters Mount, purpose-built for Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Designed for Surface certified. Built to maximize efficiency at the office, in a flexible workspace, or at home, Surface Dock 2 features seven ports, including two front-facing USB-C ports, with 15 watts of fast charging power for phones and accessories. The official Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is the best solution if you have one of the latest Surface devices with Thunderbolt 4 support. Note: Common video input settings include VGA, DVI, AUX, DisplayPort, HDMI, Line in, Input, and Source. The driver MSI files include all of the drivers and firmware needed to deploy custom images of Windows on your Surface devices.

In OECD countries/regions, Microsoft operates recycling programs either independently or through third parties covering Microsoft Devices. You still get dual 4K display support with up to a 60Hz refresh rate, and there's up to 60W charging power to the Pro 8. If you don't have one of those models, the best option you have is the Surface Dock 2, which uses the proprietary Surface Connect port, available on the vast majority of Surface devices. Surface Enterprise Management Mode for Dock and MAC address passthrough are available on select host devices and supported operating systems.