🔌 Dock Your Way to Productivity!
The iVANKY FusionDock 1+ is a versatile 12-in-1 docking station designed for MacBook Pro and Air users, featuring dual 4K@60Hz display support, a powerful 180W power adapter, and multiple high-speed connectivity options, ensuring a seamless and efficient workspace.
A**R
This is the absolute best solution for supporting dual 4K monitors for MacBook Pro 2020-Intel
This is DAY 1, so we will see about longevity. That said, I've tried and returned just about every one of the "portabe, fits in your pocket, supports dual monitors" dongle/dock options available on Amazon (at the time of this review). None of them work. At least, not for the Intel-based MacBook Pro 2020. I did NOT want to spend this much money when it seemed there were good options for a little as 1/3 the cost of this. ANYWAY, on to the review:PROS: Works RIGHT out of the box. I plugged in 2 brand new LG 4K monitors @60hz, an very old USB-A external hard drive, external USB-A webcam, and a USB-A Jabra external hands-free speaker/mic. It took me less than 2 minutes to set up (which was just plugging stuff in). I'm connecting my external keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth to the Mac so to not waste ports on those. The unit is SOLID (heavy) and feels quality-built. It also has its own power plug (this could be considered a con, too, I guess). Since it has its own power, my MacBook Pro runs much much cooler than with the other docs I tested that don't have native power. My MacBook fan used to be running quite a bit with the others as it ran hot/warm as did the docks. So, I feel like this unit puts WAY less stress on the MacBook Pro.CONS: It is heavy! And, the power transformer it comes with is the same size and also heavy. Now, there are many reviews who'd already mentioned that so it was not a surprise. It is NOT the thing you toss in a side pocket of your computer bag and forget about it. Now, the size is definitely still "travel-able." Like I said, the combo of the unit and transformer easily outweighs my MacBook Pro.Considering the ONLY con I can really find so far is the weight and, arguably, the need for its own power plug, this is hands down the best dock I've tested...and will absolutely keep. Plus, I considered this: on the road, I don't have the possibility of dual monitors anyway. If I'm in a hotel or boardroom, I'm connecting to one external screen and that's it. So, for the road, I'm keeping at least one of these little VAVA dongles that each give me a single external HDMI port plus extra USB-A & C ports, SD card slot, etc. They're cheap and do the trick plus don't need a power plug so I can use them with the MacBook Pro totally mobile. I was using 2 of these devices (one on either side of the MacBook Pro) to do what this Ivanky unit is doing. I will now use the Ivanky on my home/office desk and the VAVA when traveling.I hope this helps those of you wanting to make sure you're getting the bang for the buck on this unit. I will update this review if I run into any problems so, if you don't see any updates, you can assume all is still well.4/12: Just a quick positive add: I also love the fact that this dock allows me to restart my MacBook and bring everything back on line without having to open the MacBook and log in again. This was an issue that I ran into with all the other dock options I tested.
P**J
Heavy Duty Dock for all your MacBook expansion needs
This dock is a BEAST, built for everything you can plug into it and then some. The dock is well built and solid on the desk even with a dozen devices connected. The power supply is MASSIVE, which I guess comes with the territory when you can push 180W of power to the platform. Definitely a unit that is made to turn your laptop into a fully connected desk unit!Functionality delivers as promised.Charging an iPhone XS from the PD port showed an increase of about 1% in charger per minute. Full power!Charging a 2016 MacBook Pro 13" is flawless, with the unit showing up as a full 96W power supply.Copying between flash drives on the USB-A ports provided full USB3.0 throughput.Copying to and from the card readers also performed to the spec of every card I had on-hand.Ethernet is gig-speed and performs as you'd expect.HDMI output was rock solid at 60Hz on several monitors. Sadly I don't have a MacBook that can support both HDMIs full res and refresh rates at once, but having that future-proofing in the dock for my next machine is a plus.The power supply runs a little warm, but not unreasonably so. The dock itself gets warm if you are running an external monitor and other accessories, but again not enough to be a concern. I didn't have any issues with Bluetooth interference.The only minor annoyance is that the SD-card goes in upside down, while micro-USB cards go in right-side-up. A little confusing the first time (who reads instructions, right?).One curious note -- after you unplug the power supply the blue 'active' light remains lit for as long as 10 minutes! There must be some massive capacitors inside the pack.All told, this is an amazingly complete dock with all the power and functionality. I see the price has dropped slightly, making it an even better deal. I'd recommend it without hesitation.
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