Usbc port on surface dock 2 use this port to connect usbc accessories. I can barely hear the fans even when its going at full cpu gpu. Lots of things are working better with my surface book experience. Microsoft launches surface book 3 and surface go 2, a new. Best usbc hubs for surface book 2 in 2020 windows central.
Identify your surface dock and features microsoft support. Compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book, surface pro, and surface laptop 2 x mini display ports, 1 x gigabit ethernet port 4 usb 3. Feb 06, 2019 kensingtons surface dock costs a lot, but it turns the surface pro into a desktop companion. Torun two monitors at 60hz with the dock, you must use one port on the surface dock and the other displayport on the surface pro 4 or surface book. Users can expand their mobile or desktop setup to include a full hd vga or 4k hdmi display and connect and charge their favorite usb accessories. Its compatible with the surface pro 3, surface pro 4 and surface book. I have even had trouble with one 4k and one 2k working consistently.
Depending on your monitors video output ports, you may need a display adapter sold separately. You can even use the dock to power two 4k external monitors at 30hz or a single 4k monitor at 60hz. The newer brickshaped surface pro 4 dock provides two minidp connections natively for the easiest multimonitor experience on both surface pro 3 and surface pro 4. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k tiamat. When i try to use mdp on surface book that monitor has no display. The led in the ethernet port of the dock will blink while the update is in progress. I have surface book 2 i have microsoft surface dock i have 2x 4k displays displayport in order to connect 2x 4k monitors 60htz i need to buy the plugable usb 3. Connectivitywise, there are two mini displayports, one gigabit ethernet port, four usb 3.
Surface book with new surface dock page 3 windows central. Surface book with surface book dock and dual 4k monitors. There is likewise a usbc port that, when connected to a. The dock can not keep the surface book 2 charged while under heavy gpu use. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, and surface book surface pro dock for surface pro 4pro 5pro 6 usb hub docking station with gigabit ethernet port, 4k hdmi vga dp display port, 3xusb 3.
For customers using the older clampstyle dock with 2 or more external monitors that prefer a docking experience where multiple cables dont need to be plugged in manually, there. If you have never used a monitor at 30hz, it is an awful experience, everything. Dock microsoft surface go and surface book 2 for microsoft surface go and. Both monitors work fine plugged in by themselves and it will work with either one of them at a time in the dock, but not both at the same time. Buy kensington sd7000 dual 4k surface pro docking station.
Earlier this week, i ordered two dell 27in p2715q 4k monitors to use with my surface book and surface pro 4. The dock does not give sufficient power to run the gpu in the surface book 2. Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface laptop. Transform your surface into a desktop pc by plugging in your.
Every microsoft device including surface pro series, surface 3, surface book and surface dock are using mini displayport for connecting to external displays. The surface book 2 looses battery power slowly over a period of time to the point that after 2 hours time my surface book 2 is no longer charged. The instructions on this page apply only to surface dock. Although the surface dock doesnt have standard displayports or hdmi, it does have two minidisplayports, and ostensibly supports a single 4k resolution display at a 60 hz refresh rate. Microsoft launches its longawaited surface book 3, surface go 2, and the surface dock 2, alongside its surface earbuds and a surprise set of surface headphones 2.
I am not able to get the dock to work with both my dell p2715q 4k monitors. If you have a different dock for surface, you cant update it using the updater software. Surface book 2 all models, up to dual 4k at 30hz, yes, up to 5 gbps, yes. Current surface devices not just the dock, but the pcs themselves only support 30 framepersecond fps refresh rates for two displays at true 4k, or at least 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. Please wait until the led stops blinking before you unplug your surface dock from power. This is the surface dock that microsoft should have created the. The reputed support for two 4k monitors was an important factor in my decision to purchase the surface book and the dock. When using dual mdp ports on dock everything works but refresh is slow. Its designed to provide a seamless desktop experience, all in a sleek, spacesaving metal frame. Owners of this dock have long been asking how to achieve a smooth frame rate on their. Actually achieving that frame rate can be frustrating and difficult. Sep 04, 2018 surface book win 10 with dual monitors. Mini displayport on surface dock use this port to connect to your external monitor.
My current setup includes a dell p2415q 4k and a hp zr24w 1920x1200 monitor connected to the dock. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface book. Kensingtons sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock with passthrough charging was designed for microsoft surface. I drive a 50 4k tv as a monitor off it and have experienced no problems whatsoever. Why microsoft needs to release a new surface dock now. Nov, 2015 the surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but it can only do so at 30hz. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface book, surface. Plus, a kensington security slot offers easy peace of mind. Dec 20, 2014 the newer brickshaped surface pro 4 dock provides two minidp connections natively for the easiest multimonitor experience on both surface pro 3 and surface pro 4. Although the surface dock doesnt have standard displayports or hdmi, it does have two minidisplayports, and ostensibly supports a single 4kresolution display at a 60 hz refresh rate. Lots of connections, with 2 4k monitors, gives me secure rj45 with no risk and reception fluctuations of wifi. Dock compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, and surface book. We have been lucky to find the best active mini displayport to hdmi adapter that features 4k support, highquality connector, and.
Jan 03, 2020 we have been lucky to find the best active mini displayport to hdmi adapter that features 4k support, highquality connector, and durable. Sep 16, 2019 although the surface dock doesnt have standard displayports or hdmi, it does have two minidisplayports, and ostensibly supports a single 4kresolution display at a 60 hz refresh rate. Kensington sd7000 surface pro docking station with dual 4k video. We have investigated a few approaches and there are unique tradeoffs that are not easy to discern from manufacturer marketing materials. P2415q, surface book 2, surface dock, 6bit color fixed hi, i had this problem that my dell 4k p2415q when connected via dp displayport was only using 6bit color with the latest windows 10 1803 and 1809 along with the newest intel drivers installed by windows update. Handson with microsofts highend surface book 2 techcrunch. As far as i am concerned, this concession breaks surface book s promise as a viable workstation replacement. Kensingtons sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock with passthrough.
The microsoft surface dock 3 issues and how to solve them. May 07, 2020 usbc port on surface dock 2 use this port to connect usbc accessories. The surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but it can only do so at 30hz. I have microsoft surface dock i have 2x 4k displays displayport. Several folks asked about building multimonitor workstations around the microsoft surface book 2. P2415q, surface book 2, surface dock, 6bit color fixed.
Use the surface dock to connect your surface to fullsize monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface book, surface pro 4, and surface pro 3 black. Kensingtons surface dock costs a lot, but it turns the surface pro into a desktop companion. The surface book 2 will power a single 4k uhd display at 60hz and 2 x 4k uhd displays at 30hz. The surface book 2 is lacking an ethernet port, but you can add one alongside hdmi and three usba 3. Plugged up the 3rd monitor 4th counting surface book. Microsoft surface dock in a short hands on in hamburg. Surface pro 4 charger,65w 15v 4a aukeh power supply adapter for microsoft surface pro 5, surface pro 4, surface pro 3, surface book 1706 tablet pc with usb port and 6.
The microsoft surface dock 3 issues and how to solve. Compatible with the surface book, surface pro 4 and surface pro 3 it will. If you get a surface book 2, check out this analysis, which will help you to undervolt it and get it running cooler. May 07, 2020 the instructions on this page apply only to surface dock. The new plugable udultc4k 4k triple display docking station provides up to three additional 4k display outputs via a combination of usbc displayport alternate mode alt mode converted internally to hdmi 1. Jan 02, 2020 the surface book 2 is lacking an ethernet port, but you can add one alongside hdmi and three usba 3. We have been lucky to find the best mini displayport to displayport cable that features 4k support, highquality connector and cable. Reconnect your surface dock for 2 minutes and then disconnect it from your device. Dec 12, 2017 current surface devices not just the dock, but the pcs themselves only support 30 framepersecond fps refresh rates for two displays at true 4k, or at least 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. But, according to the documentation for the surface line, you should be able to run two 4k displays at 60hz, which you can, but not through the dock. Follow the steps below to make sure your surface dock stays updated. It was a game of patience and hope that microsoft would eventually fix the surface book andor the surface dockdoing whatever was. Surface pro 7 dock station, rocketek 7in2 surface pro hub adapter with 4k hdmi, gigabit ethernet, usb c pd charging, 2 usb 3.
As far as i am concerned, this concession breaks surface books promise as a viable workstation replacement. I unplugged everything from the surface book 2 and connected the 4k display to an acer switch 7 black edition laptop i. A magnetic surface pen connection keeps your pen close at hand. Kensington sd7000 surface pro docking station with dual 4k. Not everything is just perfect yet but for the most part the product is moving in the right direction. Plugable introduces upgraded usbc triple display docking. The usbc ports on the back of surface dock 2 can be connected to an external monitor. It is an embarrassing weakness in a device that microsoft pitched with exuberance and bravado. Surface pro x and surface devices running on windows 10 s mode are not supported.
Kensington sd2000p usbc docking station for surface pro 7, surface book, surface laptop 3, surface go, ipad pro and usbc laptops. Well, that device cannot run two 4k displays at 60hz because the dock connector is too large to plug into the. Multimonitor docking with surface pro 3, pro 4, pro 2017. This setup has been working reasonably well with the exception of the dell not waking up. Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface. However, so far, i have only been able to successfully get the dock to drive one of the two monitors at a time.
If you own a surface pro 4 or a surface book, there is a good chance you are looking at picking up the surface dock. Surface book win 10 with dual monitors plugable support. Things get interesting to use a euphemism when you attempt to connect two 4k monitors. Solved 3 external monitors for surface book general. In fact, the chart shows and i have confirmed that the surface book and dock both in fact support a single 4k monitor at 60 hz. Microsoft is also announcing a surface dock 2 today, complete with fast charging, four usbc ports, and support for two 4k monitors at 60hz thanks to. Sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock w passthrough charging. Several customers asked about building multimonitor workstations around various surface models including the flagship surface book 2 with the nvidia gtx 10501060 gpu.
Identify the dock or docking station you have for your surface. I got the surface book 1tb with the surface dock delivered last week. Single monitor 4k output with 60w power delivery k38260na 4. How to run two 4k monitors from your surface petri. Microsoft 1661 dock station for mobile dock stations for mobile phone microsoft surface cover, tablet, microsoft surface pro 3, surface pro 4 surface book, black 3. The displayport firmware update will be installed while the hardware is disconnected. Surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book features. I admit to having assumed that 60 hz would be supported since the surface book and dock both use displayport 1. Charge and sync your surface pro in one fell swoop with the kensington sd7000 dual 4k docking station. Surface dock that was meant for the surface book 2. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k. Surface pro dock, iczi surface pro docking station hub multiport adapter with 4k displayport, 1080p hdmi, 3. Plug the monitors up to the display ports on the surface dock using no adapters, just the proper cord adapters to older 24 monitors broke down the process. Solved surface book 4k woes single monitor microsoft.
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