Why Does My UD-ULTCDL Appear Different Than What Is Currently Pictured?

Last Update: June 29th, 2026
Article ID: 1586094

In late October 2022, Plugable introduced an updated version of the UD-ULTCDL docking station with new features based on customer feedback. If your dock looks different than what is currently pictured, you likely have the original version, which was sold from May 2016 until early October 2022.

How the Updated UD-ULTCDL Differs From the Original

The original UD-ULTCDL docking station offered the following features:

  • 1x USB-C Port (5Gbps) (Front)

  • 1x Audio In (3.5mm) and 1x Audio Out (3.5mm)

  • 1x HDMI 1.3 (DisplayLink)

  • 1x DVI/VGA (DisplayLink)

  • 1x HDMI 1.4 (Alt Mode)

  • 4x 3.0 Ports (5Gbps) (1x Front, 3x Rear)

  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

  • 1x 5Gbps USB-C connection to host with 60W Power Delivery

UD-ULTCDL Original Version

The updated version now offers the following features:

  • 1x USB-C (5Gbps, 20W PD) (Front)

  • 1x SD Card Reader

  • 1x Audio In (3.5mm) and 1x Audio Out (3.5mm)

  • 2x HDMI 1.3 (DisplayLink)

  • 1x HDMI 1.4 (Alt Mode)

  • 4x USB 3.0 (5Gbps) (Rear)

  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

  • 1x 5Gbps USB-C connection to host with 100W (96W Certified) Power Delivery

UD-ULTCDL Updated Version

If you have any questions about the different versions or are unsure which version you have please contact us at support@plugable.com and we'll be happy to assist.

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