A dock is worth paying for when it saves you a daily tangle of plugs. The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 gives a laptop one main cable for the rest of the desk: screens, storage, a keyboard, a mouse, and wired network access.
This review covers the ports, display options, charging bundle, and who should pay for this dock. The catch is that all those ports still depend on the computer at the other end. A Thunderbolt 4 docking station cannot give your laptop display support it never had. That is the first thing I would check, well before the port count.
What the Revodok Max 213 ports are for
The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 is a 13-in-1 dock. That count includes the Thunderbolt host port used to connect your laptop. It does not mean 13 free sockets for extra devices.
| Port group | Best use |
|---|---|
| One Thunderbolt 4 host port | The single cable to your laptop |
| Two downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports | Compatible displays, drives, or other Thunderbolt devices |
| DisplayPort 1.4 | A monitor with a suitable DisplayPort cable |
| Front USB-C and two USB-A ports | USB data at up to 10 Gbps; front USB-C also offers up to 20W power |
| Two rear USB-A ports | USB data at up to 5 Gbps |
| 2.5Gb Ethernet | A wired network connection |
| SD, microSD, and audio | Memory cards and a 3.5 mm audio connection |
I would leave the keyboard and mouse in the rear USB-A ports. That keeps the front clear for things you plug in and remove often. The Adesso iMouse E30's USB receiver, for example, has no need for a fast Thunderbolt port.
Be careful with USB-C. It names the plug shape, not a single set of features. The front USB-C data port is not one of the two downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports. Do not assume a screen will work in any socket that fits.
Which laptops can use this Thunderbolt dock?
UGREEN lists Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and full-featured USB-C computers as compatible. These connections do not all give you the same features. A plain USB-C host is limited to one display, and a port that only handles charging will not do the job.
The listed systems include Windows 10 or later and macOS 11.4 or later. Check the exact laptop as well as its operating system. I would use a certified Thunderbolt 4 host cable, such as the 0.8-meter cable listed with the original bundle.
Dual displays: the host computer sets the limit
Intel's Thunderbolt guide explains why the two names are not the same. Thunderbolt 4 sets requirements for data and display support. A plain USB-C port may offer far less.
With the right Windows PC or Mac, the Revodok Max 213 can run dual 4K displays at 60Hz. The usual pair uses the two downstream Thunderbolt ports, or one of those plus DisplayPort. You still need the right cables and enough display support from the laptop.
Mac owners should read the exact model's specification, not just look for the word Thunderbolt. For instance, Apple's M2 MacBook Air specification allows one external display. This dock does not turn that into two independent external desktops.
Other Mac models have different limits. Some depend on whether the laptop lid stays open. Check the chip, model year, and current macOS guidance. A broad claim such as “works with Mac” does not answer the two-screen question.
There is no native HDMI socket on the UGREEN Revodok Max 213. If your monitors accept only HDMI, include suitable adapters in the total price. Check the resolution and refresh rate for the full route, including the adapter. A cable that fits can still be the wrong cable.
What about one 8K screen?
UGREEN also lists single 8K output for Windows, including through DisplayPort 1.4. That is a maximum supported mode, not a reason to buy an 8K monitor. For most desks, two clear 4K screens are a more useful goal. Check the supported refresh rate for your computer and cable before you pay for either setup.
Check the charging bundle before you buy
The original Revodok Max 213 configuration is listed with a 180W power adapter and up to 90W of laptop charging. UGREEN's US product page currently mixes other figures into its description, including a 140W adapter and 60W laptop charging.
That difference is too large to ignore. I would ask the seller to confirm the model, included adapter, and power sent to the host laptop. A picture with a “90W” label is not enough if the written listing says something else.
The number on the wall adapter is not the amount your laptop receives. The dock and connected devices need power too. Even a confirmed 90W host output may be below what a high-power laptop needs under load. In that case, keep the laptop's own charger connected where its maker allows it.
The US listing also showed the dock as sold out when checked on September 24, 2026. I would not pay a large markup just to get this older model. Compare the full delivered price, including adapters and the right power supply.
Data transfer: 40 Gbps is a shared link
The Thunderbolt connection has a headline rate of 40 Gbps. That is not a promise that every drive and screen gets a separate 40 Gbps link to the laptop at once.
Think of the host cable as one road. Several devices use that road. The drive itself, its enclosure, the cable, and other active devices all affect how fast files move. Display traffic also uses the connection.
For ordinary desk work, plenty of ports may matter more than peak speed. A keyboard uses little bandwidth. Large file copies are different. If you need a set transfer rate while running two high-resolution screens, buy from a seller that lets you test that exact setup.
You can also daisy-chain compatible Thunderbolt devices, linking one to the next. Those devices still share the upstream bandwidth. Adding more drives does not add another full-speed route to the computer.
Ethernet and card readers
The 2.5Gb Ethernet port, rated up to 2,500 Mbps, also needs a suitable network. A slower router, switch, or internet plan will remain a limit. The dock cannot make a slow connection fast on its own.
Design and daily use
Photographer Nicco Valenzuela's hands-on account at Fstoppers highlights the ease of leaving a studio desk connected and switching laptops through one host cable. That is the use case I find most persuasive. It is a desk dock that helps you leave the desk quickly.
His experience is one setup, not a guarantee for every laptop. Test wake from sleep, reconnecting the host cable, audio, network access, and both displays while a return is still easy. A dock that works only after a daily restart has not saved much time.
Leave air around the ribbed shell. Put the power brick where it will not pull on its cable. The dock can sit vertically or horizontally, so choose the position that leaves the ports easy to reach.
A quick first-day check
Start with the dock, power supply, and host cable. Add one screen, then your other peripherals. If a problem starts, you will know which change caused it. Check for official computer and dock updates where available. Avoid firmware meant for another model, even if the case looks the same.
When a USB-C hub is enough
If you only need a mouse and one screen, I would start with a smaller hub. You may not need a dock at all. An Arzopa portable monitor can take video straight from a suitable laptop USB-C port, though power and display support still matter.
The Revodok Max 213 earns its space when several devices stay on the desk. It makes less sense for a bag you carry all day. Count the ports you will actually use, then compare that list with the cost and size of the dock.
My verdict: useful ports, important conditions
I would choose the UGREEN Revodok Max 213 for a compatible laptop and a busy, fixed desk. The front card readers and USB ports are handy, and the rear connections can keep daily cables in place.
I would pause if the seller cannot settle the charging figures, if the laptop supports only one external screen, or if the setup needs several HDMI adapters. Buy the dock that fits the whole desk. A long list of ports is only a starting point.