

#Wavlink docking station full#
WAVLINK USB Laptop DisplayLink Docking Station: while limited to dual Full HD output, WAVLINK’s docking station stands out with its affordable price and excellent versatility.Plugable UD-6950 Dual DisplayPort Docking Station: this versatile docking station provides the ability to connect two additional 4K monitors.Dell USB 3.0 Ultra HD/4K Triple Display Docking Station (D3100): well-made and highly-rated docking station capable of supporting up to three 4K displays simultaneously.To save you some legwork, we’ve compiled a list of three tried-and-tested DisplayLink and InstantView docking stations and adapters: DisplayLink They receive video data from your MacBook via USB, thanks to the DisplayLink or InstantView software, process it using a special chip, then send the processed video data to the monitors. These accessories act as a bridge between your MacBook Air and your external monitors. To really get the multi-monitor party started, you need a docking station or adapter. Good to know: if you’re a gamer, you may be interested in learning about the best gaming monitor recommendations.

#Wavlink docking station software#
While both DisplayLink and InstantView function similarly in transmitting video data over USB, their key difference lies in the chip that decodes the data and the software sending that data from your laptop to a compatible docking station or adapter.

InstantView, developed by American-Taiwanese company Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, offers a welcome alternative, delivering an almost identical user experience. Developed by a California-based company of the same name, DisplayLink is the most popular and mature solution of its kind.
