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Short answer: Start with the exact SKU and display technology, because “Baseus Spacemate” covers several docks that behave differently on Windows and macOS. The 11-in-1 comes in a Windows variant (SKU B00568101813-00) that uses native MST for extended multi-monitor output and a Mac variant (SKU B00568101813-01) whose manual requires DisplayLink software for its added graphics outputs. The RD1 Mini 10-in-1 (B0114800) and RD1 Plus 14-in-1 (B0114701) are distinct Windows-labelled models; their dual-display claims apply to supported Windows setups, while connected displays can mirror on a Mac.
This guide compares published specifications and compatibility notes. We have not tested these docks. Baseus product and manual pages are the evidence; where they do not identify a particular host configuration or case fit, this guide leaves it unclaimed.
On this page: Model matrix · Windows selection · Mac selection · Display technology · What to buy
Baseus Spacemate model and OS matrix
| Exact model / SKU | OS and video method | Display behavior supported by the reviewed documentation | Power and connection notes | Before ordering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spacemate 11-in-1 Windows, B00568101813-00 | Windows; native USB-C video with MST | Baseus advertises up to three extended displays on supported Windows hosts. Its U.S. product page says macOS only extends one connected display; additional outputs mirror or do not provide separate desktops. | Requires a full-featured USB-C host with video; 100W PD input, up to 85W host pass-through. | Check the selected SKU and package details on Baseus’s listing. |
| Spacemate 11-in-1 Mac, B00568101813-01 | DisplayLink plus a host video path; install DisplayLink software for the Mac graphics outputs | Manual says HDMI 1 and 2 remain inactive without the driver; HDMI 3 can provide video. Baseus’s product-page macOS note limits independent extension to one external display in its stated scenario. | Same 11-port product family; exact bundle and cable/adapter contents should be checked on the selected listing. | Check the selected Mac variant’s exact package details. |
| Spacemate RD1 Mini 10-in-1 (WIN), B0114800 | Windows 10/11; native USB-C video/MST | Dual HDMI is advertised up to 4K60 with compatible host, cables, and monitors. Baseus says the feature is Windows-only; macOS does not extend separate desktops across both outputs. | Two HDMI; three USB-A data ports; two USB-C data ports; separate USB-C host and PD ports; up to 100W input and up to 85W to host. | Confirm that the selected listing is SKU B0114800. |
| Spacemate RD1 Plus 14-in-1 (WIN), B0114701 | Windows 10/11 and listed macOS compatibility; native dock video | The page advertises dual 4K60 output. Its FAQ directs Mac users who need two independent extended monitors to a different macOS-specific model, so do not read broad OS compatibility as dual extended Mac output. | Built-in GaN power; page lists 120W total output and two HDMI ports. | Confirm that the selected listing is SKU B0114701. |
These rows describe separate SKUs. A “Spacemate” page may show a Windows/Mac selector or another RD1 family product; match the model code printed in the selected page or on the box before applying a row’s claims.
Which Spacemate is the better Windows dock?
For a Windows laptop, choose between the 11-in-1 and the RD1 variants according to port needs and the precise monitor arrangement. The Windows 11-in-1 is the tower-style dock with two HDMI ports and two DisplayPort sockets; Baseus advertises three extended displays on Windows. The RD1 Mini is smaller and advertises dual HDMI 4K60, while the RD1 Plus adds a built-in power supply and smart display. Their port counts and power designs differ, so “14-in-1” or “10-in-1” is not a measure of monitor performance.
For the RD1 Mini’s 4K60 dual-display mode, Baseus specifies a compatible DP 1.4 host with DSC, HDMI 2.0-or-later cables, and two monitors that support 4K60 with DSC. If the laptop has a USB-C connector without DisplayPort Alt Mode or another supported video path, HDMI ports on the dock cannot create video from nothing. Check the computer’s port specifications and the dock’s required host connection first.
The 11-in-1 also needs a host that can supply video to the dock. Multi-monitor resolution and refresh rate depend on the GPU, number of supported streams, cable quality, monitor input, and the chosen combination of ports. Baseus’s “up to” wording is a ceiling under supported conditions, not a guarantee that every Windows laptop can run three displays at the maximum setting simultaneously.
Power is a separate constraint. The 11-in-1 Windows variant accepts up to 100W through its PD input and lists up to 85W pass-through to the host. Baseus recommends an adapter of at least 65W and a 100W adapter for a fully loaded setup; the Windows listing says the adapter and input cable are not included. The RD1 Mini’s product page lists up to 100W input and up to 85W to the host, with its own power-supply requirements. Do not transfer the RD1 Plus’s built-in GaN power supply or 120W total output to either 11-in-1 SKU.
An independent TechRadar review of the Windows 11-in-1, published July 20, 2025, is useful for a different question: the reviewer found the dock shares a single 10Gbps USB link among connected data devices and noted that a power supply was not included in the reviewed package. Those are the reviewer’s findings about the tested Windows unit and their review-date package, not a test of the separate Mac SKU or either RD1 model. Check the currently selected U.S. listing for included accessories.
Which Spacemate works with a Mac?
“Works with Mac” does not answer how many separate desktops the dock can drive. macOS does not use MST to extend one USB-C DisplayPort stream into several independent screens the way a compatible Windows laptop can. Baseus’s official U.S. product notes say the Windows 11-in-1 and RD1 Mini do not provide multi-monitor extended mode on macOS; connected outputs mirror, with one external display available as an extension in the stated configuration.
The 11-in-1 Mac variant is a different SKU. Its manual identifies a DisplayLink USB graphics solution and says to install the DisplayLink driver on macOS. Without the driver activated, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 stay inactive while HDMI 3 can provide video. The driver adds a software-based display path, so setup includes installing and opening DisplayLink Manager and granting the macOS permissions it requests. This is not plug-and-play native MST behavior.
Do not confuse a DisplayLink Mac version with a claim of unrestricted triple display. Baseus’s current U.S. product page still describes macOS as able to extend one connected display in its general compatibility note, while the Mac manual documents the driver needed to activate additional graphics outputs. Because its public documentation does not clearly define every Apple chip and output combination, treat one independent external extension as the conservative expectation and verify the exact Mac model and intended monitor count against the selected SKU’s current manual. If you need a specific two- or three-monitor Mac layout, a dock explicitly documenting that Apple silicon and display arrangement is the safer purchase criterion.
The RD1 Mini page lists macOS among compatible systems, but its FAQ expressly says its two separate monitor outputs are a Windows feature. The RD1 Plus page also lists macOS compatibility and separately steers Mac users needing two independent displays to the Spacemate 11-in-1 Mac or Nomos Air Mac models. Here, “compatible” means that some dock functions work; it does not promise that every Windows display mode carries over.
MST, DisplayLink, and USB-C video in plain language
These terms describe different ways a dock produces images, and the operating system determines what happens:
- USB-C names the connector. A USB-C host port must also support video output, usually DisplayPort Alt Mode, for a native video dock to work.
- MST divides one DisplayPort stream into several independent Windows displays when the computer and graphics setup support it. macOS does not support MST for separate extended desktops, so these outputs commonly mirror.
- DisplayLink sends additional screen data over USB through a driver. It can add a display path that is not native MST, but requires compatible software and operating-system permissions. It can also have application and protected-video limitations; consult the current DisplayLink software notes for your OS before relying on it for a specific workload.
- Thunderbolt or USB4 is a different host connection with more bandwidth and display tunneling capabilities. None of the four matrix rows above should be called a Thunderbolt dock based only on their USB-C-shaped connector.
This distinction helps explain why two products with similar HDMI sockets may behave differently on the same Mac. Port count does not reveal whether a port carries native video, MST, or driver-generated DisplayLink output.
Which Baseus Spacemate should you choose?
For a Windows laptop with three extended screens, start with the Spacemate 11-in-1 Windows SKU B00568101813-00 and check your GPU, host video mode, monitor inputs, and chosen resolution combination. For a small Windows dual-HDMI desk, the RD1 Mini B0114800 is the more compact documented choice if your host meets the DP 1.4/DSC conditions. If you want built-in power, the RD1 Plus B0114701 is the relevant model family, and verify the exact model code and current listing details before ordering.
For a Mac, do not select the Windows MST version based solely on a compatibility list. The 11-in-1 Mac SKU B00568101813-01 is the variant with DisplayLink instructions. If you do not want drivers or OS permissions, use a native single-display path or choose a dock that explicitly supports your Mac’s required number of independent displays through Thunderbolt/USB4 or documented native video.
Confirm the model code, exact display notes, included power accessories, and shipping terms on the live U.S. listing before buying; a storefront control alone does not establish delivery to a particular address. For product-research standards, see our editorial policy; for a model-listing question, use our contact page.
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