But its other weaknesses, basic plastic construction and redundant ports undermine the relatively lower cost of ownership.
While the ports appear identical, this isnt a Thunderbolt dock for those with that port on their laptop.
Also, the ability to control a second HDMI source may attract some game developers.
UsingAmazonas the source, it costs$299in the USA,309in the UK, and 360 across most of Europe.
From a value perspective, the BenQ has a hill to climb.
Sadly, this doesnt rotate, which might be a missed opportunity.
It is dual function, but not in the way you might expect.
One of the HDMI ports is rated as a 2.1 specification, with 120Hz at4Kor 60Hz at8Kresolution.
One odd twist about using USB for displays is that this isnt an inherent feature of the technology.
Without this driver, the display outputs from the BenQ DP1310 would be largely useless.
Some ofAMDandIntels new ARC designs are better than prior technologies.
Those lucky enough to have discrete graphics cards onboard might be better positioned.
Undoubtedly, the best aspect of the BenQ DP1310 is its power distribution model.
The single USB-C connecting line delivers 100W of charging power to the attached laptop, covering almost any laptop.
But lets first cover what BenQ got right.
That charging power of 100W is ideal for most users, even if it makes the PSU rather large.
Most modern laptops need at least 65W to charge and run.
These wont support the three monitor outputs that the BenQ DP1310 offers, making it somewhat redundant.
The choice of USB-C implemented with DisplayLink technology has well-documented limitations that might only become apparent after initial use.
It might be fine for office work but not for gaming.
BenQ beCreatus DP1310: Report card
Should you buy a BenQ beCreatus DP1310?
However, DisplayLink isnt great for games, and some PCs will struggle with multiple high-resolution displays.
This is easily one of the more attractive USB docks weve encountered.
But it also introduces latency, making it unsuitable for interactive (games) video.
If you need more than one fast display, then this dock isnt for you.
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