Baseus SpaceMate Win Review 2026 - Specs, Pros & Cons

Name: Baseus SpaceMate (Win) 11-in-1 Docking Station
Brand: Baseus
SKU: BS-OH137

The Baseus SpaceMate (Win) is an 11-in-1 USB-C docking station built around a compact vertical tower that can drive up to three 4K displays from a single cable. It ships with four video outputs - two HDMI and two DisplayPort 1.4 - and uses Display Stream Compression (DSC) to push pixels across all of them without needing a DisplayLink driver. The catch is that your laptop needs to support DSC for the full triple-display experience at 4K@30Hz, or dual 4K@60Hz. Without DSC, you top out at two 4K@30Hz or one 4K@60Hz. The rest of the port lineup covers the essentials: one USB-C and two USB-A ports at 10Gbps, one USB-A 2.0 port for mice or keyboards, Gigabit Ethernet, a 3.5mm combo jack, and a USB-C power input that accepts up to 100W from your own charger. Baseus does not include a power adapter in the box, so plan on using your laptop charger through the dock. In testing, the dock passes roughly 72W to the laptop after its own 15W consumption. The tower design stands about 4.5 inches tall with a built-in braided USB-C cable that runs about 2.5 feet. There is also a magnetic adhesive base if you want to stick the dock to your desk, plus a button on top that locks your Windows screen with one tap. A small LED display on the front lights up icons for each occupied port. At $139.99, it sits in the mid-range for USB-C docks with triple display capability. The main limitation is macOS support: while the dock physically works with Macs, you are limited to a single external display unless your Mac supports native multi-display through USB-C, which base Apple Silicon chips do not.

Pros & Cons

What We Like

Triple 4K display output from a single USB-C cable with DSC-capable laptops
Compact aluminum tower design that takes minimal desk space and stays cool under load
Four video outputs (2x HDMI + 2x DisplayPort) give flexible monitor connection options
Built-in screen lock button and LED port status indicators
10Gbps USB-C and USB-A ports for fast data transfers
Competitive pricing at $139.99 for a triple-display capable dock

What Could Be Better

Storage performance trails competing docks, with PCMark 10 showing 113.2MB/s vs 138.9MB/s on rivals
Workaround: For maximum transfer speeds, connect fast external drives directly to your laptop's USB-C port rather than through the dock.
Power adapter not included despite requiring external power for charging
Workaround: Use your existing laptop USB-C charger (100W recommended) through the dock's PD input port.
Triple display runs at 30Hz which is not comfortable for extended use or any motion-heavy content
Workaround: Use dual 4K@60Hz for the best daily experience. Reserve triple display for situations where you genuinely need three screens at lower refresh rates.
Only passes about 72W to the laptop from a 100W charger, which is insufficient for power-hungry 15 to 16-inch laptops
Workaround: If your laptop requires more than 72W, charge it directly when the battery is low and use the dock for peripherals and displays.
No SD or microSD card reader
Workaround: Use a separate USB card reader connected to one of the dock's USB-A or USB-C ports.
macOS limited to single display on base Apple Silicon chips
Workaround: Mac users needing multiple displays should consider the Baseus SpaceMate MAC version or a Thunderbolt 4 dock with DisplayLink.

Display Support

Max Displays: 3

1 display (Single 4K@60Hz via any HDMI or DisplayPort output. Works with or without DSC.)

3840x2160 @ 60Hz

2 displays (Dual 4K@60Hz using HDMI + DisplayPort. Requires DSC-capable host laptop.)

3840x2160 @ 60Hz

2 displays (Dual 4K@30Hz without DSC support on the host laptop.)

3840x2160 @ 30Hz

3 displays (Triple 4K@30Hz using a mix of HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Requires DSC-capable host. Refresh rate drops to 30Hz across all displays.)

3840x2160 @ 30Hz

Ports & Connectivity

USB Ports

1x USB-C 3.2

2x USB-A 3.2

1x USB-A 2.0

Video Outputs

2x HDMI 2.0

2x DisplayPort 1.4

Network

1x Ethernet (1 Gbps)

Audio

1x 3.5mm combo

Full Specifications

General
Manufacturer	Baseus
Model	BS-OH137
Release Date	2024-06
MSRP	$139.99
Connectivity
Host Connection	USB-C
Max Data Rate	10 Gbps
Driver Required	No (native)
Display Output
Max Displays	3
1x Display	3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Single 4K@60Hz via any HDMI or DisplayPort output. Works with or without DSC.)
2x Display	3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Dual 4K@60Hz using HDMI + DisplayPort. Requires DSC-capable host laptop.)
2x Display	3840x2160 @ 30Hz (Dual 4K@30Hz without DSC support on the host laptop.)
3x Display	3840x2160 @ 30Hz (Triple 4K@30Hz using a mix of HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Requires DSC-capable host. Refresh rate drops to 30Hz across all displays.)
Ports (8+ total)
USB-C 3.2	1x
USB-A 3.2	2x
USB-A 2.0	1x
HDMI 2.0	2x
DisplayPort 1.4	2x
Ethernet (RJ45)	1x 1 Gbps
Audio (3.5mm-combo)	1x
Power
Power Input	USB-C
Laptop Charging	Up to 85W

Compatibility

Windows (10+)

Full support including triple display with DSC-capable hardware. Plug and play, no driver installation required.

macOS (11 (Big Sur)+)

Basic connectivity works. Limited to single external display on base Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3, M4). Multi-display requires M1 Pro/Max or later.

ChromeOS

Basic USB and single display output should work. Multi-display not guaranteed.

Known Issues

Apple Silicon MacBooks (base M1, M2, M3, M4)

Limited to single external display

Laptops without DSC support

Reduced multi-display capability

Older laptops with Thunderbolt 3 (pre-2020)

Potential compatibility issues

6.5 /10

Our Verdict

Good

The Baseus SpaceMate Win hits an interesting spot in the USB-C dock market. The tower design is genuinely well-built, the aluminum chassis stays cool under load, and having four video outputs in a $140 dock is unusual. The screen-lock button and LED port indicators are a neat touch, though they feel more like nice-to-haves than must-haves. Where the dock struggles is raw performance. PCWorld measured storage throughput at 113.2MB/s via PCMark 10, which trails competing docks in the same price bracket. The 72W power passthrough to your laptop is also lower than the 100W input would suggest - the dock itself consumes about 15W, and real-world delivery falls short of what power-hungry 15-inch laptops need. If your machine charges at 65W or less, this is fine. If you need 90W or more, look elsewhere. The triple-display feature is the headline selling point, and it works, but only if your laptop supports Display Stream Compression. On DSC-capable hardware like Intel 12th-gen and newer or Nvidia 30-series GPUs, you get three 4K monitors at 30Hz or two at 60Hz. Without DSC, you lose a display. The 30Hz refresh rate across three monitors is workable for productivity but not comfortable for anything involving motion. For most people, dual 4K@60Hz is the more practical setup. Compared to the Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Win at $100, the SpaceMate gives you an extra display output, DisplayPort connections, and a sturdier tower build, but trades away the card readers. Against something like the Targus DOCK570USZ at a similar price, the SpaceMate wins on build quality but loses on raw port count. If you want a good-looking compact dock with triple display potential at a fair price, the Baseus SpaceMate Win delivers. Just go in knowing the performance numbers are middle of the pack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Baseus SpaceMate Win support triple monitors?

Yes, but with conditions. The dock can drive three 4K displays simultaneously at 30Hz if your laptop supports Display Stream Compression (DSC). Intel 12th gen and newer, Nvidia 30-series GPUs, and AMD Ryzen 6000 and newer support DSC. Without DSC, you are limited to two displays. For daily use, dual 4K@60Hz is more comfortable than triple 4K@30Hz.

Does the Baseus SpaceMate Win work with MacBooks?

Partially. The dock connects to MacBooks and provides USB peripherals, Ethernet, and audio. However, display output is limited to a single external monitor on base Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3, M4). If you have an M1 Pro, M1 Max, or later Pro/Max chip, you can use more displays. For full Mac multi-display support, consider the Baseus SpaceMate MAC version instead.

Does the Baseus SpaceMate Win charge my laptop?

Yes, if you connect a USB-C charger to the dock's PD input port. The dock accepts up to 100W input but passes approximately 72-85W to your laptop after its own power consumption. No charger is included in the box, so you need to supply your own.

What is Display Stream Compression (DSC)?

DSC is a VESA standard that compresses display data to fit more pixels through limited bandwidth. It is visually lossless, meaning you will not notice any quality difference. DSC is built into your laptop's GPU, not the dock. Newer Intel, Nvidia, and AMD GPUs support it. Without DSC, the dock can still drive displays but with fewer monitors or lower refresh rates.

How is the Baseus SpaceMate Win different from the MAC version?

The Win version has 2 HDMI and 2 DisplayPort outputs and can drive up to four displays with the right hardware. The MAC version has 3 HDMI outputs and supports up to three displays. The MAC version also has an extra USB-A 2.0 port. Both versions share the same tower design, screen-lock button, and general build quality. The Win version is typically priced lower.