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Compact grey USB-C mini dock with built-in host connector, HDMI, three USB-A ports, USB-C port and 3.5 mm audio jack

STARTECH

STARTECH DKT30ICHPD docking station 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 100W PD 3-port USB 3.0 audio

SKU CH-AAMC-XWN8E MPN DKT30ICHPD

A compact USB-C multiport adapter adds 4K 60Hz HDMI, three USB 3.0 ports, audio and 100W power delivery pass-through

  • Port details1 - External Ports: USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) US
  • Measurements0.3 in × 1.3 in × 3.5 in
  • Product colorGray
  • Compatible withMacOS High Sierra (10.13) MacOS Mojave (10.14) MacOS Catalin
  • Product weight0.18 lb (0.08 kg)
  • Connect to 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 displays for crisp visuals
  • Pass through 100W Power Delivery 3.0 charging while docked (up to 92W to host)
  • Expand with three USB 3.0 ports including one fast-charge USB-A and one USB-C data port
  • Add 3.5 mm TRRS audio for headset or speaker use
  • Compact 0.30 x 1.30 x 3.50 inch design weighs only 0.18 lb

Compact USB-C dock for laptop and tablet users

The StarTech DKT30ICHPD adds 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 video, three USB 3.0 ports and 3.5 mm audio through a single USB-C host connector. It supports Windows 8.1, 10, 11, macOS 10.13 through 11.0, Chrome OS, iPadOS and Android. The gray enclosure measures 0.30 x 1.30 x 3.50 inches and weighs 0.18 lb.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The dock draws up to 8 W for its own operation and passes up to 92 W of USB Power Delivery 3.0 to the host, for a combined 100 W throughput. It operates silently with no moving parts and requires no external power supply when the host provides sufficient bus power.

Build integration and expansion

The built-in USB-C tether connects directly to laptops and tablets such as iPad Pro, Surface Pro 7 and Pixelbook without cables. Two USB-A ports and one USB-C port provide 5 Gbps data; one USB-A port supports fast charging. The HDMI 2.0 output handles HDR at 4K 60 Hz. Systems lacking USB-C Alt Mode or Power Delivery cannot use the video or charging features.

How it compares

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Price $30.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameDKT30ICHPD
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportYes
Size & build
Measurements0.3 in × 1.3 in × 3.5 in
Product weight0.18 lb (0.08 kg)
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size170 × 142 × 30 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withMacOS High Sierra (10.13)
MacOS Mojave (10.14)
MacOS Catalina (10.15)
MacOS Big Sur (11.0)
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 10
Chrome OS
IPad OS
Android

Questions about this item

How do I connect the built-in USB-C host connector and what step do people miss?

Plug the integrated USB-C host connector directly into your laptop or tablet; the step people miss is attaching a 100W PD charger to the dock's USB-C port so the host receives up to 92W pass-through power while the dock uses 8W.

What will need replacement first under daily plugging cycles?

The 3.5 mm TRRS audio jack and the three USB-A/C ports see the most physical insertions; their spring contacts wear before the internal PCB or the short built-in host cable.

What thermal or power limit appears first during sustained 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 output with all USB ports active?

The dock draws 8W for its own operation, leaving up to 92W for host charging; if the attached charger cannot supply the full 100W PD budget, the host charge rate drops before video or data throughput is affected.

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