Low Resolution with Lenovo Dock and Dual Display Setup

I’m having a problem with my Lenovo USB-C Dock 40AY, my Lenovo laptop (20U2S4HE00), and my two monitors: (1) Gigabyte M27QA and (2) MSI MP273Q E2.

The problem is as follows:

When I connect both monitors to the dock, monitor (1) runs at the full WQHD resolution, while monitor (2) only runs at 1280×720. If I connect only one monitor, either monitor runs at the full WQHD resolution.

I have tried the following:

  • Restarting and resetting the docking station

  • Replacing the cables / using HDMI instead of DisplayPort

  • Updating the dock (it was already running the latest version)

  • Trying a different port on the laptop / a different port on the dock

  • Using a Lenovo Pro Dock* instead of the USB-C dock

    *It works with both monitors, but constantly has lengthy connection problems.

I’m out of ideas and am considering exchanging the dock for another one—is it defective? Or should I buy a different dock?