Dual Screen
Compatibility

9 in 1 + 14 in 1 Desktop Hubs

USB-C has revolutionised connective technology in a dramatic way.

This one universal cable connection can be used for so many purposes and with so many different devices. Bonelk’s unique range of high-quality USB-C Desktop Hubs turn a single USB-C port into a muti-functional workspace solution. Transfer data, charge & sync multiple devices, charge via 100W pass-through power delivery and connect multiple monitors.

What type of USB-C port does my machine have?

Every machine and setup configuration is different so please check with your device manufacture for its USB-C port compatibility settings. If your monitor shows an image when connected directly to the USB-C port of your laptop via a direct cable, the USB-C port of your laptop supports DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 3, and it's suitable to use with a docking station.

Windows laptops and computers

Windows laptops have symbols that show you what you can do with a particular port. Please refer to the below information on the symbol meanings:

Lightning bolt (Thunderbolt™ 3) - charge and to transfer a video signal. You can connect a monitor. This port supports DisplayPort alt mode.

D (DisplayPort) - transfer a video signal. You can connect a monitor. This port supports DisplayPort alt mode.

Battery symbol - you can use this port to charge your laptop. This port doesn't support DisplayPort alt mode.

Apple Macbooks

MacBook models don't have a logo or symbol next do the USB-C port. Go to the Apple logo in the top left corner of your MacBook and check ‘About this Mac’ to find your model. Use the scheme down below to check what the type of USB-C port on your MacBook model can do.

To connect two monitors at the same time through a single USB-C port your laptop must support MST (Multi-Stream Transport). When you connect two monitors to a dock and the laptop automatically detects them, that means it can support MST.

‘Alt mode’ allows a device with a USB-C port to output pictures to any HDMI display using the necessary cable.

Connecting a USB-C display using a VGA may have some limitations as it incorporated older technology.

SPECIFIC OPERATING SYSTEMS

MACOS MIRROR MODE

MacBooks can MIRROR the same display shown on
your laptop screen to one or more external displays.

14 in 1 Desktop hub can MIRROR to two external
monitors via dual HDMI ports.

9 in 1 Desktop Hub can MIRROR to three external
monitors via dual HDMI ports plus an additional VGA port (image only).

Please note:

MacBooks with the Apple M1 Chip can only mirror to a single monitor display. The Bonelk Desktop Hub, or any other similar device, cannot increase the number of displays you can connect to. It's important to note that this limitation is due to the hardware capabilities of the M1 chip and not a limitation of the hub itself.

MACOS EXTEND MODE - ONLY WITH SEPERATE USB-C

MacBooks can EXTEND to a SINGLE monitor only.
Any additional monitors connected via the USB-C Desktop Hub will be shown as a
MIRROR of the laptop screen.

To connect an additional monitor in EXTEND mode the monitor must be connected to a separate ­USB-C port on your device.

For additional information and assistance regarding the display capabilities of your MacBook, please visit the official support page on apple.com/support.

You can find detailed guides and troubleshooting steps for various display-related issues and configurations on this page.

WINDOWS MIRROR MODE

Windows laptops can MIRROR the same display shown on your laptop screen to one or more external displays.

14 in 1 Desktop hub can MIRROR to two external
monitors via dual HDMI ports.

9 in 1 Desktop Hub can MIRROR to three external
monitors via dual HDMI ports plus an additional VGA port.

Additional monitors can be connected in MIRROR mode by connecting monitors in ‘daisy chain’ or connecting to your PC or laptop via additional ports separate to your Desktop Hub.

WINDOWS EXTEND MODE

Windows devices can extend to up to two monitors only. Any additional monitors connected via the USB-C Desktop Hub will be shown as a mirror of the laptop screen.

You can connect as many monitors as possible by extra ports on the connected Desktop hub or via additional ports on your device, however only TWO additional monitors plus your device screen will display in EXTEND mode. It's important to note that this limitation is based on the graphics card and the operating system capabilities of your device.

However, you can check your device's specifications to confirm the maximum number of displays that can be connected in extend mode.

Disclaimer

While we do our best to gn and manufacture products that have compatibility across all devices, we cannot guarantee that all devices have the functionality and support the described features.