Can I use a USB-C triple-monitor docking station? - HP 17.3 inch Laptop PC 17-c0000 (320M3AV)

[BrentBollmeier]

Hello,

I'm interested in an Acer Docking Station,14-in-1 Triple Display USB C Docking Station.  Is this compatible with the USB-C port on my laptop?

Thanks

Brent

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

No. The USB-C port on your laptop is data only. The only way to have a docking station attached to the USB-C that will provide video output is if the dock supports DisplayLink. The Acer dock you reference does not support DisplayLink and requires an Alt-DP capable USB-C port which yours is not:

https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Monitors-DisplayPort-Ethernet-Charging/dp/B0DRBKH47M

[BrentBollmeier]

Thanks very much for your time.

[BrentBollmeier]

Would something like this work using DisplayLink? https://a.co/d/b8H4zf6?

[Huffer]

Yes. I question how good the video will be with triple Displaylink connected monitors, however. That technology just can't provide anywhere close to the bandwidth of Alt-DP or Thunderbolt video.  Maybe OK for email and spreadsheets and such but any kind of moving image is likely going to stutter and smear on at least one of the monitors. 

[BrentBollmeier]

Okay, good to know.  Sounds like another direction is best.

Thanks again - much appreciated!