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Targus DOCK570USZ Review 2026 - Quad 4K DisplayLink Dock

7 Very Good
Adrian Cel By Adrian Cel

The Targus DOCK570USZ is one of the most unusual docking stations in this category: a USB-C dock powered entirely by DisplayLink technology that can drive four 4K displays simultaneously using any laptop with a USB-C or USB-A port. No Thunderbolt required. The dock carries eight video outputs in total, four DisplayPort 1.2 and four HDMI 2.0, letting you mix and match cable types to reach quad 4K from a single USB-C connection. Targus built this around dual DisplayLink DL-6910 chips, which handle all display rendering in software, which is why it works with virtually every modern laptop regardless of brand or operating system. The DOCK570USZ debuted as a CES 2020 Innovation Award honoree for being the first universal docking station to support four 4K extended displays, and that claim still holds in most comparisons today. At $482.99 MSRP, it targets enterprise buyers who need maximum screen real estate without being locked into Intel Thunderbolt ecosystems. The tradeoff is that DisplayLink requires driver installation and imposes a CPU overhead that Thunderbolt docks avoid entirely.

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Eight video outputs (4x DisplayPort + 4x HDMI) for simultaneous quad 4K extended displays
  • 100W Power Delivery covers even demanding 15-inch workstation laptops at full charge speed
  • Universal USB-C compatibility via DisplayLink - works with any laptop regardless of Thunderbolt support
  • Cross-platform support including Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and Linux Ubuntu
  • Enterprise Software Suite with Wi-Fi Auto Switch, MAC Address Cloning, and Ghost Device Removal
  • 3-year limited warranty is longer than the 18-month coverage common among competing docks
  • Kensington T-bar lock slot for physical security in office environments
  • VESA mount bracket support (bracket sold separately) for behind-monitor installation

What Could Be Better

  • DisplayLink driver is mandatory - no plug-and-play display output, ever

    Workaround: Download from https://us.targus.com/pages/driver-support before connecting the dock. Allow 10-15 minutes for installation and reboot.

  • DisplayLink software rendering adds 5-15% CPU overhead and noticeable latency unsuitable for gaming or video editing

    Workaround: Use this dock for office productivity workflows. For latency-sensitive work, connect monitors directly to the laptop or use a Thunderbolt dock.

  • No SD or microSD card reader despite the $483 price tag

    Workaround: Connect a USB card reader to one of the four USB-A ports.

  • HDMI 2.0 outputs limited to 4K@50Hz instead of 60Hz

    Workaround: Use DisplayPort outputs for 4K@60Hz. HDMI is most useful for monitors that lack a DP input.

  • Expensive at $482.99 MSRP for a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (non-Thunderbolt) dock
  • Bulky chassis (8.2 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches, 1.5 lbs) requires substantial desk space
  • No Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 interface caps peripheral bandwidth at 5 Gbps total

    Workaround: For bandwidth-intensive peripherals such as fast NVMe enclosures or video capture cards, connect them directly to the laptop's native ports.

Display Support

Max Displays: 4
1 display (Single 5K@60Hz via one DisplayPort 1.2++ output)
5120x2880 @ 60Hz
4 displays (Quad 4K@60Hz via four DisplayPort 1.2++ outputs)
3840x2160 @ 60Hz
4 displays (Quad 4K@50Hz via four HDMI 2.0 outputs, or mixed HDMI and DisplayPort combination)
3840x2160 @ 50Hz

Ports & Connectivity

USB Ports

1x USB-C 3.2
4x USB-A 3.2

Video Outputs

4x DisplayPort 1.2
4x HDMI 2.0

Network

1x Ethernet (1 Gbps)

Audio

1x 3.5mm combo

Full Specifications

General
Manufacturer Targus
Model DOCK570USZ
Release Date 2019-07
MSRP $482.99
Connectivity
Host Connection USB-C
Max Data Rate 5 Gbps
Driver Required DisplayLink
Display Output
Max Displays 4
1x Display 5120x2880 @ 60Hz (Single 5K@60Hz via one DisplayPort 1.2++ output)
4x Display 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Quad 4K@60Hz via four DisplayPort 1.2++ outputs)
4x Display 3840x2160 @ 50Hz (Quad 4K@50Hz via four HDMI 2.0 outputs, or mixed HDMI and DisplayPort combination)
Ports (13+ total)
USB-C 3.2 1x
USB-A 3.2 4x
DisplayPort 1.2 4x
HDMI 2.0 4x
Ethernet (RJ45) 1x 1 Gbps
Audio (3.5mm-combo) 1x
Power
Power Input DC-barrel
Laptop Charging Up to 100W

Compatibility

Windows (10+)

Full support. DisplayLink driver required for display output. Enterprise Software Suite available for Wi-Fi switching, MAC address cloning, and registry cleanup.

macOS

Supported on Intel and Apple Silicon MacBooks. DisplayLink Manager driver required. Screen Recording permission must be granted in System Settings > Privacy & Security or displays will not activate.

ChromeOS

Supported via DisplayLink for Chromebooks. Driver installation through the Chrome Web Store.

Android

Supported on compatible Android devices with USB-C video output.

Linux

Ubuntu supported via DisplayLink Evdi open-source driver. Other distributions may work but are not officially supported.

Known Issues

macOS without Screen Recording permission for DisplayLink Manager

External displays remain black despite driver installation

USB-C ports with USB 2.0 speeds only

Insufficient bandwidth for display output

Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 hosts expecting native display output

No native DisplayPort Alt Mode output; all displays go through DisplayLink compression

7 /10

Our Verdict

Very Good

The Targus DOCK570USZ earns its place as the definitive quad 4K docking station for enterprise deployments. Nothing else provides eight video outputs, universal USB-C compatibility, and 100W laptop charging in one box at any price point. If your organization runs mixed laptop fleets with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux machines, and you need four monitors at each desk, this is the dock. The DisplayLink technology is the catch. Driver installation is mandatory, CPU overhead is real (typically 5-15% during active rendering), and the latency introduced by software-based display compression makes it poorly suited for video editing playback, competitive gaming, or any latency-sensitive tool. For standard office work, document editing, web browsing, and productivity apps, the overhead is invisible. The four DisplayPort outputs deliver 4K at 60Hz cleanly, while the HDMI outputs cap at 50Hz, which is a meaningful limitation if your monitors lack DisplayPort inputs. The price is high for a USB 3.2 Gen 1 dock, and the absence of any SD card reader is hard to justify at this cost. But no other dock offers quad 4K without mandating Thunderbolt hardware, which is precisely why the DOCK570USZ commands a premium. For Thunderbolt-equipped users who need dual 4K, better and cheaper options exist. For everyone else who needs four displays, this is the only game in town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Targus DOCK570USZ support four 4K monitors at the same time?
Yes. The DOCK570USZ can drive four 4K displays simultaneously using any combination of its four DisplayPort and four HDMI outputs. DisplayPort delivers 4K at 60Hz, while HDMI delivers 4K at 50Hz. The DisplayLink driver must be installed, and your laptop needs a USB-C or USB-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) or faster speeds.
Does the Targus DOCK570USZ require Thunderbolt?
No. The dock uses DisplayLink technology over a standard USB-C connection and works with any laptop that has a USB-C or USB-A 3.0 port. Thunderbolt is not required. This is what makes it universal across different laptop brands and models.
Does the DOCK570USZ work with Apple Silicon MacBooks?
Yes, it works with M-series MacBooks. Install the DisplayLink Manager driver from Targus or the DisplayLink website, then grant Screen Recording permission in macOS System Settings > Privacy & Security. Once configured, the dock supports all four display outputs on M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs. Unlike Thunderbolt docks, it is not limited by Apple Silicon's external display count restrictions because DisplayLink operates through software rendering.
Why is the HDMI output limited to 4K@50Hz?
The HDMI 2.0 implementation on the DisplayLink DL-6910 chip limits HDMI to 50Hz at 4K resolution. The DisplayPort 1.2 outputs do not have this restriction and support 4K at 60Hz. Whenever possible, connect monitors via DisplayPort for the smoothest 60Hz image.
Can I use the DOCK570USZ without installing drivers?
Partially. USB peripherals (keyboard, mouse, storage drives) and Ethernet will work immediately without drivers. The display outputs will not function until the DisplayLink driver is installed. There is no driver-free display mode on this dock.
What is the Targus Enterprise Software Suite?
The Enterprise Software Suite is a set of three utilities available for the DOCK570USZ. Wi-Fi Auto Switch automatically disables your laptop's Wi-Fi when Ethernet through the dock is active, improving network performance and reducing traffic. MAC Address Cloning replaces the dock's Ethernet adapter MAC address with your laptop's MAC address, which supports network environments that use device-based authentication. Ghost Device Removal cleans up stale Targus device entries from the Windows registry to prevent registry bloat over time.
What is the difference between the DOCK570USZ and newer Targus quad docks?
The DOCK570USZ uses dual DisplayLink DL-6910 chips and connects via USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1). Targus has since released the DOCK570 series variants with updated USB-C and hybrid connectivity options. The core DisplayLink technology remains the same across generations, though newer models may support USB4 or higher-bandwidth host connections. Check the specific model number when comparing.

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