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That's a USB3.1 hub that has USB-C connectors. While one can get away with that in the whole USB-C mess/confusion, it is usually not what people expect. You can't connect a monitor or power your device with this hub, for example.

At what point did a 'dock' become a 'hub'?

Could I connect my mbp to this with one cord to get power and external monitors?

It connects to your computer via USB 3.1 and a USB type-a port. Unfortunately type-a can't power the computer and can't carry video signals.

You would need to stack another adapter on top, but then the combined unit would do everything you want.

Nope

my goodness… I wonder if that is legit or if the manufacturer had to break spec… thanks for the link!

If I understand correctly it’s basically a regular hub that has USB C outlets instead of USB A. Useful but won’t do stuff like monitors.

IIRC that's fine according to spec. What you can't do is have a cable with female USB-C on one end.