With the Ugreen Revodok Max 213, the Chinese manufacturer offers an ultra-complete dock for adding additional connectivity to your laptop. Fans of MacBook Air and other ultrabooks will appreciate its versatility, adding a substantial 13 ports, all with a single USB-C Thunderbolt 4 connector.
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 design
The Revodok Max is a relatively lightweight docking station, packed with ports and innovative technologies. Measuring 14.85 cm in length, you can position the hub vertically or horizontally. Whether it’s your desk or workstation that determines vertical or horizontal placement, or your own aesthetic preferences, I appreciated that Ugreen thought to include a set of four rubber pads both under the dock and on the side of the station. This helps protect furniture from scratches and prevents the dock from slipping on smooth surfaces.
I also liked the fact that Ugreen was transparent about the location of its heat dissipation vents. You’ll find grilles on both the top and bottom of the Revodok. The dock’s entire chassis is a cool-touch aluminum shell. Silica gel is also used, helping to keep the internal components as cool as the exterior.
Speaking of the shell, the entire chassis is matte gray in color, with a slightly textured feel to the touch. As for the ports, you’ll find them on the front and back of the device. The front section (which is accompanied by a power button) includes a 20W USB-C PD port, two 10Gbps USB-A terminals, an SD and microSD card slot, as well as a 3.5mm port for connecting headphones.
At the rear of the Revodok, you’ll find two 5Gbps USB-A ports, two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) ports, a 90W USB-C host port, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, a DisplayPort 1.4 connection and DC power input. Other box contents should include user manuals and a 180W power supply.
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 features
| Model | Ugreen Revodok Max 213 |
| Product type | Multi-port dock |
| Connections |
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| Max. data rates | 40 Gbit/s |
| Computer interface | Thunderbolt 4 |
Connectivity of the Ugreen Revodok Max 213
In terms of connectivity, the Ugreen Revodok Max 213 has plenty of ports on both the front and rear. The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 has more connectors than the Corsair TBT200:
- 1 SD port
- 1 micro-SD port
- 1 USB-C port
- 2 USB-A ports
- 1 3.5 mm jack port
The rest of the connectivity is on the back, with :
- 2 USB-A ports
- 1 DisplayPort
- 1 RJ45 2.5 Gbit/s port
- 3 USB-C ports
- 1 power port
It’s very complete and allows you to connect a large number of peripherals. I just find it a shame not to find an HDMI port on this Revodok Max 213, but never mind, USB-C connectors do the job with displays these days.
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 performance
The Revodok Max 213 mainly stands out for its ability to handle 4K and 8K video streaming on two screens simultaneously, while maintaining respectable refresh rates. However, for Mac users equipped with basic M1, M2 or M3 chips, this functionality is restricted to a single connection, limited to 4K output at 60Hz.
On the other hand, for Macs equipped with higher-performance variants of the M chip (such as the Pro or Max versions) or with an Intel chip, as well as for Windows users, the Revodok Max 213 offers greater flexibility, enabling a 4K/60Hz signal to be streamed to two displays through the use of two TB4 connections or a combination of TB4 and DisplayPort.
The Revodok Max 213 is also notable for its charging capabilities. Officially, it has two dedicated charging ports: a 90W USB-C host port and a 20W USB-C 3.2 port. My experience shows that the 90W port efficiently charges a late 2020 MacBook Pro, going from 50% to 100% in around 50 minutes. Although less powerful, the 20W port proved ideal for charging smaller devices such as smartphones and tablets. Surprisingly, the hub’s other ports, including TB4 and USB-A, also offer limited, albeit less powerful, charging capacity, making them useful for devices requiring less power.
In terms of transfer speed, the Revodok Max 213 sets the benchmark among Thunderbolt 4 hubs, with particularly outstanding performance for the USB-C host port, capable of up to 40Gbps.
This speed is ideal for transferring large files or many small files simultaneously, provided you use certified Thunderbolt 4 cables. The hub’s other ports, though slower, still offer competitive transfer speeds, including a 4.0-certified SD/microSD card reader for content creators who still use physical media. The Revodok Max 213 also incorporates a 2.5Gb Ethernet port, a less common but valuable feature for those working on large projects or media files stored on networked storage devices, offering a fast and reliable connection for efficient workflow.
Thus, the Revodok Max 213 presents itself as a versatile, high-performance hub, suitable for a wide range of users, from creative professionals to everyday users looking to maximize the connectivity and performance of their workspace.
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 review
The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is a convincing desktop dock that, despite its high price, offers numerous ports that can enrich your workspace. It also boasts an excellent design that integrates easily into your setup and allows you to charge your laptop and smartphone simultaneously without difficulty. If you can beat the $400 price tag, this is a great docking station to own.
