Docking Stations
CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock
- 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Host Port
- 2 x Thunderbolt 5 Downstream Ports
- 5 x USB-C Ports
- 5 x USB-A Ports
Xcellon 8-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Multimedia Hub
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Host Connection
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Port with 100W PD
- 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- HDMI 2.0 Port
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
- USB-C Host Connection
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x USB-C Port
- 1 x USB-A Port
Xcellon 4-Port Slim USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Hub
- Integrated USB-C Connector
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Port
- Slim, Portable Design
- USB Bus-Powered
Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB Type-C Dock
- 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A Ports
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port
- Gigabit Ethernet and Combo Audio Ports
EZQuest 8-Port USB Type-C Multimedia Hub Adapter with Power Delivery 3.0
- Adds Functionality to USB Type-C Devices
- Mirror Your Display to a TV or Projector
- Supports Full HD 1080p and Ultra HD 4K
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
Xcellon Pro Hub 10 10-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Hub
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Connection
- 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 Hz Support
- UHS-II SDXC & microSDXC Card Readers
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Dell WD25 Pro Dock
- 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
- Up to 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60 Hz
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 DisplayPort
Xcellon 4-Port Pro USB-C Hub
- Four USB-C Ports (10 Gb/s)
- Up to 140W Passthrough PD Charging
- Slim, Portable Design
- Aluminum Housing
Belkin 4-Port USB-C Hub
- 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Female Port
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 10 Gb/s Max Data Transfer Rate
- 100W USB Power Delivery Pass-through
Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock
- Thunderbolt 4 Host Connection
- 3 x Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 2
- 1 x 2.5G Ethernet LAN Port
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
- 1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 5 up to 80 Gb/s
- 3 x USB-C Thunderbolt 5
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Port
- Multi-Device Compatibility
Plugable 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Black)
- Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 Host Connectivity
- 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Port
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Xcellon 4-Port Slim USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- 4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- Data Transfer Rates of up to 5 Gb/s
- Slim & Portable Design
- Integrated USB-C Cable
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 18-in-1 Hub
- Three Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- Three USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
- Five USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
- DisplayPort 1.4
Sabrent 7-Port USB-C 48W Powered Hub
- Four USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- Three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 20W USB-C Charging port
- Integrated USB-C Braided Cable
CalDigit E5 Element 5 Thunderbolt 5 Hub
- 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Host
- 3 x Thunderbolt 5 Ports
- 3 x USB-A Ports
- 2 x USB-C Ports
Belkin CONNECT USB-C 6-In-1 Multiport Hub V2
- 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 Port (4K @ 60 Hz)
- 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Thunderbolt Cable
- 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Host Port w/ 140 PD
- Up to Three 8K Displays at 60 Hz
- 3 x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Ports
- 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
Anker 4-Port Ultra-Slim USB 3.0 Hub
- 4 x USB-A 3.0 Data Ports
- USB Powered
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer per Port
- 0.4" Ultra-Thin Design
OWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt 4 Cable
- 3 x 15W Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- 3 x 1.5A USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
- 1 x USB-A 2.0 Port
- 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
Xcellon 7-Port Powered USB 3.2 Gen 1 Slim Aluminum Hub with 2 Dual Data/Charging Ports
- 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Data Ports
- 2 x Port Doubles as Charging
- AC Powered
- 1 x LED Indicator per Port
SmallRig 4-in-1 USB-C Hub
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port
- 2 x USB-C 2.0 Ports
- 1 x USB-C PD Port (100W)
- Integrated USB-C Cable
Xcellon 4-Port Slim USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- 4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- Data Transfer Rates of up to 5 Gb/s
- Slim & Portable Design
- Integrated USB-A Cable
Sabrent Multi-Port USB-C Hub
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 1 x USB-A 2.0 Port
- 1 x USB-C Charging Port (60W)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
Belkin Connect 8-Port USB-C Hub
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 PD 3.0 Port (100W)
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port
- 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port (4K/60 Hz)
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station
- 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Host Port (140W)
- 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Port (60W)
- 2 x Thunderbolt 5 Ports (15W Each)
- 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports (7.5W)
Dell SD25 Pro Smart Dock
- 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
- Up to 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60 Hz
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 DisplayPort
Computer Docking Stations and Port Replicators
If you need to connect your laptop or notebook to computer peripherals and devices, consider using docking stations and port replicators. With a docking station, you can essentially turn your laptop into a home computer. As soon as you plug your notebook or laptop into the docking station, you'll instantly connect with all of your pre-attached devices, including your speakers, printer, keyboard, and more.
How Docking Stations Work
Docking stations are all about convenience. If you connected your notebook or laptop to multiple devices every time you came home or arrived at your office, you'd continuously deal with bundles of wires and adapters. These accessories reduce everything to a single connection. Some docking stations also include a network interface card, which allows you to connect to a local area network.
What's a Port Replicator?
A port replicator is a type of docking station. Generally speaking, port replicators work with specific laptops models, and they're not standardized or universal. Each docking station has slightly different ports and connections, so you're likely looking for a particular functionality, such as USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, HDMI, VGA, DVI, and many others. Some models connect seamlessly to your device, and they're easily portable. Others are larger and more suitable to keep where you do most of your work on your notebook or laptop.
Using Computer/Laptop Docking Stations
Using Thunderbolt 3 docks, you can tether up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices with a single cable. This is useful if you want to connect a laptop, multiple monitors, and an extended storage device using a single dock. As long as you have USB-C docking stations, you can use Thunderbolt 3 cables to tether devices together. But while USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 cables use identical ports, using Thunderbolt 3 in a USB-C port won't give you the same level of functionality as a dedicated Thunderbolt 3 port. Using notebook tethering accessories is a smart way to add tons of features to your device.