Baseus Spacemate RD1 11-in-1 USB-C Dock: ports, specs and who it suits

The Baseus Spacemate RD1 is an upright USB-C docking station that turns one cable from a laptop into a full desk setup: monitors, wired network, storage, accessories and charging. It's the Windows version of the Spacemate line, and Baseus supplies a 100W power adapter with it. Here is what its ports and specs mean in practice.

What the 11 ports are

Baseus counts eleven connections: two HDMI ports, two DisplayPorts, one USB-C and two USB-A ports running at 10Gbps, one more USB-A 2.0 port, the 100W USB-C power-delivery input, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a 3.5mm audio jack. Counting the input and output sides together is common in dock marketing, so it helps to look at the list rather than the number.

Three 4K displays on Windows

Baseus says the dock can extend a Windows desktop across up to three monitors at 4K through the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Multi-monitor output depends on the laptop as much as the dock: the laptop's USB-C port, graphics hardware and drivers set the limit on how many screens, at what resolution and refresh rate. This is the Windows model, and docks of this kind usually behave differently on Mac computers, so check the manufacturer's notes for your own machine.

Charging through the dock

The dock has a 100W USB-C PD input, and Baseus says it passes up to 85W to the laptop. The included 100W GaN adapter (gallium nitride, a technology that typically allows a smaller charger) powers the dock and the connected laptop together. A laptop that needs more than 85W under load may not be fully served, so compare that figure with your laptop's own charger wattage.

10Gbps data ports

One USB-C and two USB-A ports are USB 3.2 Gen 2, which is rated at 10Gbps. Baseus says a 20GB file can move in about 20 seconds. Real speeds depend on the drive, the cable and the file type, and the single USB-A 2.0 port is slower, so it suits a keyboard, mouse or dongle more than an external drive.

Upright design and screen lock

Rather than lying flat, the Spacemate stands vertically on a magnetic base, in an aluminium finish, with an 80cm cable to the laptop. That keeps its footprint on the desk small; it measures 6.6 x 2.8 x 9.5 inches (about 17 x 7 x 24 cm). A built-in LED screen shows port connection status. A screen-lock button locks the computer with one touch, which is handy when stepping away from a shared desk.

Who it suits

It suits people who work at a desk with a laptop and want to plug in two or three monitors, a wired network and peripherals through one cable. Baseus lists compatibility with Windows laptops from brands including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus and Acer.

What to check before you buy

• Your laptop's USB-C port: confirm that it supports video output and power delivery, and check how many external displays it allows.
• Operating system: this is the Windows version; check the dock's notes if you use a Mac.
• Power needs: compare the 85W pass-through with your laptop's charger wattage.
• Monitor inputs: make sure your monitors have HDMI or DisplayPort inputs and that you have the right cables.
• Desk space: allow for about 9.5 inches of height and the 80cm cable's reach.
• What's in the box: the 100W adapter is included, according to Baseus.

The short version

• An upright 11-in-1 USB-C dock with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
• Triple 4K display output on Windows, depending on the laptop.
• 100W PD input, up to 85W to the laptop, with a 100W GaN adapter included.
• Three 10Gbps data ports, Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Magnetic base, port-status LED screen and a screen-lock button.

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