Docking Stations
OREI SplitExtend USB-C Docking Hub with Dual HDMI 4K@60Hz (100W PD)
OREI SplitExtend USB-C Dual HDMI Hub 1080p Dual Display (100W PD)
Rocstor USB-C Multiport Video Adapter
- 1 x HDMI 2.0b Port (4K at 60 Hz)
- 1 x DVI-I Port (1080p at 60 Hz)
- 1 x VGA Port Port (1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz)
- Supports Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160
Rocstor USB-C to USB-A, USB-C & RJ45 Multiport Adapter
- Integrated USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Cable
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Port (60W PD)
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port (5V/1.5A)
- 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (900mA Each)
HYPER HyperDrive Flex 4-Port USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Combo Hub
- Integrated USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Host Cable
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Throughput
- 2 x USB-C Ports
- 2 x USB-A Ports
IOGEAR USB-C 8K Nano Dock Pro
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 2 x USB-A 2.0 Ports
- 2 x HDMI Ports
- Supports 8K or Two 4K Monitors at 30 Hz
Verbatim Essentials 6-Port USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Hub with RJ45
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Male Host Connector
- Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput
- 3 x USB-A Ports
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
Rocstor USB-C 4-in-1 4K Multi-Port Adapter
- USB-C Host Interface
- 1 x HDMI Port (4K at 60 Hz)
- 1 x USB-C Port (Power & Data)
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port (5 Gb/s)
Satechi USB Type-C Combo Hub (Space Gray)
- Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
- SD & microSD Card Slots
- USB Type-C Host Connector
ALOGIC Fusion SWIFT 4-in-1 USB-C Hub
- Integrated 5 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Cable
- 4 x 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- Bus Power
- Plug-and-Play
Power Technologies 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Host Connection
- Full Aluminum Housing
UGREEN 5-in-2 USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro and Air (Space Gray)
- Dual USB-C Host Connectors
- Thunderbolt 3 Port
- 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- HDMI Port
CAMVATE 5-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter
- USB-C Host Connection
- 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 1 x 100W USB-C Power Delivery Port
- 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
EZQuest 5-Port USB-C Pro Series Multi-Adapter Hub with HDMI (White)
- Single 4K60 Display
- 1 x USB-C 3.0 5 Gb/s Port
- 2 x USB-C 2.0 480 Mb/s Ports
- 1 x USB-C PD 3.0 Power Port
EZQuest 5-Port USB-C Pro Series Multi-Adapter Hub with HDMI (Black)
- Single 4K60 Display
- 1 x USB-C 3.0 5 Gb/s Port
- 2 x USB-C 2.0 480 Mb/s Ports
- 1 x USB-C PD 3.0 Power Port
HYPER HyperDrive Flex 4-Port USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- Integrated USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Host Cable
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Throughput
- 4 x USB-C Ports
- Compact Design
ATEN 5-in-1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Travel Dock
- Integrated USB Type-C Host Connection
- 5 Gb/s Throughput
- 1 x USB Type-C Port
- 2 x USB Type-A Ports
Adesso 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Power Switches and Adapter
- 7 x USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Ports
- USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Host Connector
- Per-Port Power Switches with LEDs
- Connect up to 7 Devices at Once
Belkin F4U058TT SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 4-Port Hub
j5create JUH340 USB 3.1 Gen 1 4-Port Mini Hub
- 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports
- Compact Design
- Aluminum Construction
- Supports Device Charging
Tera Grand 5-in-1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub (Gray)
- 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Port
- 1 x USB-C Power Delivery Port
- Up to 100W Power Delivery
Rocstor USB-C 7-in-1 4K Multi-Port Adapter
- USB-C Host Interface
- 1 x HDMI Port (4K at 60 Hz)
- 1 x USB-C Port (100W PD)
- 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port (5 Gb/s)
Rocstor 3-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter
- Desktop Mirroring via HDMI up to 4K/30
- Charge via USB-C PD 100W Pass-Through
- USB-A Port for Fast 5 Gb/s Data Transfer
- Integrated USB-C Host Cable
StarTech 7-Port Compact USB 2.0 Hub (Black)
- Data Transfer Rates of up to 480 Mb/s
- Supports up to 127 USB 2.0 Devices
- Backward Compatible with USB 1.1 / 1.0
- Over Current Protection on Each Port
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.