Ugreen offers a compelling desktop docking station that provides multiple ports (including Thunderbolt 4) and a few other key features that make it a good choice for many. But it will hit your wallet pretty hard if you want everything that the dock offers.
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is a docking station that is relatively compact, includes Thunderbolt 4, and can charge your devices.
Unboxing and Setup
The unboxing and setup experience for the Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is basic. In the box, you get the dock accessory, a Thunderbolt 4 cable for connecting it to your computer, and the included charger that is required to power it. Regarding the setup, it’s as simple as connecting the charger to the dock and plugging the charger into the wall, connecting the Thunderbolt 4 cable to the USB-C host port, and then connecting the cable to your laptop. After that, you should be all set.
Design: Featuring Aluminum and Versatility
As you would probably expect for the price, the Ugreen Revodok Max 213 has a premium design. It’s mainly made of aluminum and has a bit of weight to it. Despite featuring many ports, it doesn’t take up a lot of space on my desk. The Ugreen Revodok Max 213’s dimensions are 4 inches in width, 6 inches in height, and 2 inches in length.
I can fit it on my desk shelf next to my Mac Studio easily. Additionally, the dock doesn’t only have to be upright. It has feet on its left side to allow you to rest it horizontally. This can allow you to place it right under your monitor without obstructing your view, or you’re able to tuck it away on your desk, and it won’t scratch your table.
One thing to note about the dock is that it features a cooling system, according to Ugreen. The system is intended to help remove heat from the product when it is connected to multiple peripherals. In my usage, when I had my two desktop monitors connected to it and nothing else, it was slightly warm, but it wasn’t too hot to touch.
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213’s design is excellent all around. It uses a high-quality material, comes in a nice dark gray color, and is practical with the option of placing it on your desk in multiple orientations.
Port Selection: Thunderbolt 4 Included
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 has several ports for you to use with your laptop. It includes a DisplayPort that supports up to an 8K display at 30Hz, two Thunderbolt 4 ports (what is Thunderbolt 4?), Ethernet, a headphone jack, four USB-A ports, one PD USB-C port, another USB-C port for connecting your laptop to the dock, an SDHC card slot, and a microSDHC slot. If you own an Apple Studio Display, you’ll be happy to know that it can connect to the Ugreen Revodok Max 213, which we noted you’re able to’t do with theSatechi Dual Dock Stand.
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is well-equipped with the ports many professionals need for their workspace. I’m glad it features Thunderbolt 4, so I can use it with my Studio Displays. However, it would be better if it included at least one HDMI port, as the more common standard for connecting displays.
What Can You Connect to the Ugreen Revodok Max 213?
Of course, you may connect more than just Apple’s Studio Display to the Ugreen Revodok Max 213. The Thunderbolt 4 ports can also be utilized by external SSDs supporting Thunderbolt for exceptional data transfer speeds. If you’re a video editor, you most likely work with large video files and possibly store them on an external drive; leveraging Thunderbolt 4 can be useful.
If your laptop doesn’t feature an SD card slot, you may use the one on the dock to transfer photos and videos from your camera to your computer. You can connect to two 4K displays or one 8K display with the Ugreen Revodok Max 213 as well. While the dock lacks HDMI ports for connecting displays, you can connect monitors to either the Thunderbolt 4 ports or the Displayport. Thankfully, plenty of monitors use USB-C or a Displayport for connectivity.
Do note, however, that if you own a standard M1, M2, or M3 MacBook, you will still be limited to using only one external display, regardless of whether you’re using the Ugreen Revodok Max 213.
If your setup allows for a wired network connection, you’ll benefit from using the Ethernet port instead of Wi-Fi. Lastly, the PD USB-C port on the dock can charge your smartphone.
Thankfully, the dock only uses one USB-C port on your laptop, allowing you to use most of the ports on your computer in addition to the ones on the dock. With the Ugreen Revodok Max 213, it enables you to use plenty of peripherals with your setup with ease.
Keep Your Laptop Charged With 90W Fast Charging
In addition to giving your computer additional ports, the Ugreen Revodok Max 213 dock can also fast charge your laptop with 90W of power. It does this with the help of the included 180W GaN charger. On top of this, the Ugreen Revodok Max 213’s PD USB-C port supports up to 20W charging for a mobile device.
Of course, the dock can charge your laptop and smartphone simultaneously. The option to do so is great because it eliminates the need for individual chargers for multiple devices.
Compatibility: Works With Many Macs and Windows Laptops
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 officially works with several laptops. It works with MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, the Dell XPS 13 and 15, Surface Pro 8, Acer Swift Go 14, HP ENVY x360, Dell Latitude 5540, and the Asus Zenbook 14X. The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is also compatible with iPads (both the Air and Pro). I used the dock with my 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro, 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, and a 2022 iPad Pro. The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 worked with all of them.
Although Ugreen mainly targets laptop setups with the dock, you can also use it with a desktop computer. I plugged my Apple Studio Displays into the dock and connected it to my Mac Studio, and it worked well.
Should You Buy the Ugreen Revodok Max 213?
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is a compelling desktop dock that, while expensive, provides many ports that can empower your workspace. It also features an excellent design that can blend in with your setup and lets you charge your laptop and smartphone at the same time with ease. If you can get past the $400 price tag, it’s a great docking station to own.
