Lenovo – USB-C 7-in-1 Hub – Computer Networking Laptop Accessory – Laptop Docking Station – 4K via HDMI, 3 USB-A devices, 2 SD/TF Card Readers USB-C Power Pass Through

Easy Peasy
Has all the connections for mouse, monitor, keyboard and tablet. Made working from home so much easier. I’m not technical but was able to set up.

Does not charge Lenovo laptop
The doc works overall, it just doesn’t charge my laptop as it said it would (my laptop is a lenovo yoga 6, it should be compatible with it’s charging requirements). I may return it because the main reason why I bought it was so it could charge my laptop while using 2 screens.

Great solution for additional ports and power passthru
Dongle initially came with improperly aligned HDMI port; build quality is solid so likely a manufacturing defect rather due to shipping. Replacement was received in two days and had no issues with any ports, and everything functions well. I’ve been using it to turn my laptop into a workstation and it’s great. It supports charging passthrough, my monitor, a keyboard, and wireless mouse. I would highly recommend it for anybody who needs additional ports or a similar solution.Important note: please make sure you have a compatible laptop before buying this for the pass through charging feature! I have a lenovo T480 and an X1C 6th gen and both are fine.

Some issues with monitor connection
I am using this with a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 connected to an HP M27f monitor. When I connect the monitor directly to the computer’s HDMI output, I do not have any issues. When using the hub, however, I do not have the ability to adjust the monitor brightness electronically in Windows 11 (using the Monitorian app), like I am able to do when connected directly to the computer. This is important to me because I work from home and the amount of ambient light varies from day to night, and it is a real pain in the rear to manually adjust the brightness (you have to go through several menus on this model monitor…). I am also limited to 60Hz framerate when using the hub (not an issue for me but could be for others).I would like to note that I have a different USB-c docking station at my office, and I have no problems adjusting monitor brightness electronically when I am using that station at work. It is only a problem with this 7-in-1 hub.I do like a single connection, and the price point is good compared to other more expensive docking stations (like the one I have at my office), but this brightness issue is too annoying and I will likely return and replace with something else. I suppose I could use the HDMI cable directly with my laptop and have a 2-plug connection, but that sort of defeats the purpose of having this 7-in-1 hub if one of the connections does not work properly.Another minor issue is the length of the USB-c connection, it is rather short and does not work well if you plan to elevate your laptop using a stand. I mitigated that with some velcro attached to the wall, but the product would certainly be improved if Lenovo would make the cable length only slightly longer.

Good

This Hub has a usbc power input so you can use it with an external monitor and power the Macbook at the same time via USB C. It does NOT come with a power adapter though, you need to use the macbook usb c power adapter with the dock. Cable from the hub to the usb connector is around 10cm.Connectors are as follows:2x USB3 (type A – old usb rectangle plug)1x USB2 (type A – old usb rectangle plug)1x TFCard1x SDCard (full size not micro)1x HDMI Output1x USB C Power – For your wall charger