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Compact rectangular docking station with dark matte finish, multiple ports on front and back, detachable magnetic USB-C cable attached

j5create

j5create JCD552 12-in-1 Docking Station

SKU CH-412D-8C83N

A 12-in-1 docking station that drives dual 4K 60 Hz displays, adds an M.2 NVMe or SATA slot, three 10 Gbps USB ports, SD and microSD readers, Gigabit Ethernet and 100 W power delivery pass-through

  • Dual 4K 60 Hz extended displays via HDMI and DisplayPort on Intel MacBook Pro and Air
  • Built-in M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD slot supports 2230/2242/2260/2280 drives plus SD/microSD reader
  • Three SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps ports (one USB-C, two USB-A) for high-speed peripherals
  • 100 W Power Delivery pass-through charges laptop and powers connected devices simultaneously
  • Detachable magnetic connectors provide flexible attachment to compatible laptops

Product Identity

The j5create JCD552 is a 12-in-1 USB-C docking station built for professionals who need dual 4K 60 Hz video outputs and an internal M.2 NVMe or SATA slot. It targets Intel-based MacBook Pro and Air users from 2021 alongside other USB-C laptops requiring expanded connectivity.

Installation Reality

The detachable magnetic connector eases alignment with varied port positions, while the M.2 slot accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 key-M drives without tools. A common issue arises when non-Intel Macs or standard USB-C laptops only activate a single display over HDMI despite the dual-video hardware.

Interface Limits

The dock delivers three 10 Gbps USB ports (one USB-C, two USB-A) and 100 W power delivery pass-through for host charging. Dual 4K 60 Hz output is restricted to Intel Macs; other hosts fall back to a single display. The M.2 slot supports NVMe and SATA protocols but shares bandwidth with the USB 10 Gbps bus.

How it compares

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Price $131.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 1,970 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameJ5 Create

Questions about this item

How do I verify the dual 4K 60 Hz displays are active after connecting the docking station?

Connect one monitor to the HDMI port and another to the DisplayPort, then open your laptop's display settings to confirm both external screens are detected and set to extended mode.

What comes in the box with the JCD552 and what must I provide separately?

The dock includes an M.2 slot supporting NVMe or SATA drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes, plus SD and microSD readers; you must supply your own M.2 SSD, a USB-C power adapter for the 100W pass-through, and any display cables.

Which M.2 SSD form factor should I choose for the built-in slot?

The slot accepts M-key M.2 drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 lengths, so pick an NVMe or SATA model that matches one of those sizes and fits your storage budget.

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