Dex Station for Samsung, Koopman USB Type C to HDMI(4k@60Hz) Hub Adapter for Galaxy Note 9/Note8/S8/S8+/S9/S9 Plus, MacBook Pro 2016/2017/2018, iPad Pro 2018, ChromeBook, XPS and More

I am connecting and charging a Surface Book 2 laptop through a USB-C hub connected to a 4K TV/monitor. I have tried 4 different hubs, 8 USB-C extension cables, 3 USB-C to USB-C cables, 3 USB-C to HDMI cables, and 3 HDMI cables. I have tested each exhaustively to figure out what does and doesn’t work.One of the great things about this hub—besides the rarity of supporting 4k at 60hz and 100w power—is that the 6in cable to connect to the laptop is removable. That makes it both more durable and possible to replace the short cable with a longer one rather than having to use as USB-C extension (male-to-female) cable which I found to be more problematic and harder to find with the right specs.I am going to include what I finally found did work to hopefully save you the weeks of testing, frustration, and returns that I went through. If you are looking for a way to have one clean 3ft cable (so that the hub can be behind desk) that connects to the USB-C port on your Surface Book 2 and provides charging (95 to 100w) at same or better rate than the original charger, and connects to a 4k display at 60hz, and does not cause image or sound distortions, and allows connecting other USB peripherals to the hub, here is what works (links below):- Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 3ft - This is the KEY PIECE! I fought through so many cables that were infuriatingly problematic and inconsistent. The Anker Powerline II worked perfectly as soon as I plugged it in and has continued to do so every time. I REALLY wish I had just found it first! It would have saved me hours and hours of frustration! If you can have the hub right next to your laptop and then a bunch of cables running out from there, then this cable is not necessary, but I needed a clean look with one cable from the laptop and then all the mess behind the monitor and desk.- WBPINE USB C Hub HDMI 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter or Koopman Dex Station USB Type C 5-in-1 Hub - These appear to be the same product and manufacturer. I like the black case and green power light of the WBPINE. I dislike the red power light on the Koopman, but that is just because red lights give me headaches. Koopman offers a better warranty. Both worked the same.- Wacom 100w Power Adapter with 6ft “Mickey Mouse” AC Power Cord – This is expensive for just a power adapter. At the time, it was the only good option I could find to support 100w. Hopefully more 100w power adapters will come available at lower cost.- High Speed HDMI Cable - I have tested several. They have all worked. I could not see any difference between 4ft and 6ft, but 4ft fit my application better. Just make sure it is rated for high speed. Don’t spend more than $10.- TCL 55S423 55in TV - (From Costco) Great price. Supports Chroma 4:4:4. Has ports coming off the side rather than back. 55in is as big as I would want to go for comfortable monitor. The TCL 55S405 is similar, but I think it has the ports coming off the back which means it has to mount farther from the wall.- As a side note, the Vivo Mount-VW03G is a great mount for a 55in screen that you need to be height-adjustable and rotatable and the Vivo Desk-V111VT makes a great rolling height-adjustable standing desk.Now that I finally have the hub and cables figured out, I am loving my setup!!Links:Anker Powerline II: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JYDQ7NWBPINE Hub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JYR7HDWKoopman Hub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M5DMYKYWacom Power Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074HDZ3QPMickey Mouse Power Cord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V9U7WYVivo Adjustable Mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0155N478MVivo Rolling Adjustable Desk: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGBHQQVNote: I didn’t go with the Surface Dock because of short non-removable/extendable proprietary cable and less power delivery. I wish Microsoft would fix both of those things and offer a simple option that didn’t involve figuring out all the separate pieces above.

NOTE: Dropping my review from 5 stars to 3, as I've just discovered that the USB ports are NOT USB 3 - they are USB 2. The USB ports themselves are marked with the USB 2 symbol, and I've used Microsoft's USBView utility to confirm that this adapter doesn't support USB 3 protocol for the USB Type-A ports. If you can live with that limitation, read on to discover why this port is still a great solution for specific needs.At long last! I've finally found a USB-C hub that supports USB-C power delivery (PD) and HDMI with 144Hz output for 2k QHD displays!Why is this so remarkable? Here are the type of products I've encountered on Amazon, several of which I've tested personally:1. USB-C hubs that claim to support 60Hz for 4K, but only actually support 30Hz for 4K. Similarly, even though they claim to support 120Hz for 2K QHD, they only support 60Hz for 2K QHD.2. USB-C hubs that support 60Hz for 4K, but only support 60Hz for 2K QHD. Note that several USB-C to HDMI video adapters that support 60Hz for 4K are also capable of supporting 144Hz for 2K QHD. I don't know why video adapters are able to support higher refresh rates for 2K, while USB-C hubs are not.3. USB-C hubs whose HDMI functionality stops working as soon as USB-C Power Delivery input is plugged in. This limitation perplexes me.As a bonus, the USB-C cable that accompanies this hub is capable of being removed, allowing me to use a longer or different style of cable. This is SUPER helpful for situations where the dock is to be hidden out of site, not situated directly next to the computer! Most other USB-C hubs do not offer a detachable cable.Finally, the 3 USB Type-A ports on this hub allow me to plug in a variety of legacy USB devices, such as keyboard, mouse, and flash memory drive, without cluttering up my workspace. Note, however, that they are USB 2 ports, NOT USB 3.0 LIKE CLAIMED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. Minus two stars for misleading advertisement.Aside from the lack of USB 3 Type-A ports, the only feature I'm left craving for with this USB-C hub is an additional USB-C output port, for the rare occasion when I want to plug in an extra USB-C device. Since most USB-C hubs do not come with an additional USB-C output port, I'm not too bummed about this omission.As a final observation, note that this USB-C hub becomes quite warm when connected to USB-C Power Delivery and HDMI. The aluminum body of this hub allows it to remain cool enough to be safe to touch, but I wouldn't recommend sticking this hub into small spaces with inadequate access to cooler air.