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Enhance Your Workspace with the Perfect Docking Station
In today's fast-paced digital environment, a docking station is an essential accessory for professionals seeking to maximize productivity and maintain an organized workspace. This comprehensive guide explores the benefits of docking stations, key features to consider, and how to select the ideal model to suit your needs.
350 products found
SKU: 272010AVC008BTSGY
Belkin AVC008BTSGY laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Grey
- Connect a USB-C laptop to multiple devices
- Expands USB-C port into an HDMI port, 2 USB-A 3.0 BC1.2 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port, SD card reader, and USB-C PD port
- Power and charge high-power consumption devices like hard drives, phones, and tablets with the USB-A 3.0 BC1.2 ports
- Supports pass-through charging up to 100W
- Compact design gives easy mobility and reduces desktop clutter
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SKU: 289036DKT30CHVPD2
StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter - USB-C to 4K 30Hz HDMI or 1080p VGA - USB Type-C Mini Dock w/ 100W Power Delivery Passthrough, 3-Port USB Hub 5Gbps, GbE - 12" (30cm) Attached Cable
- 6-IN-1 MULTIPORT ADAPTER: USB-C mini dock with HDMI 4K 30Hz or VGA 1080p video outputs, 2x USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps) with 1x BC 1.2 charging, 1x USB-C (100W PD 3.0 or 5Gbps data), Gigabit ethernet; works w/ HDMI ultra-wide monitors/displays (3440x1440)
- EXTRA LONG CABLE: USB C multiport adapter with 12" (30cm) attached cable for extended reach to reduce port/connector strain on 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro 7, iPad Pro, HP Elite x2 & laptops on riser stands
- RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: USB bus powered or via external USB-C power adapter; 100W Power Delivery 3.0 pass through w/ 15W reserved for adapter to avoid video flickering, device dropouts or overdrawing power common in other hubs; up to 85W for laptop charging
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with USB-C laptops, ultrabooks & Chromebooks, plus Thunderbolt 3 laptops from HP, Dell, Lenovo, MacBooks (Intel processor & M1 chip), and Surface; USBC multiport adapter works w/ Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Android & Chrome OS
- PORTABLE & COMPACT: Portable, durable aluminum USB Type-C multiport adapter is designed for easy transport in a laptop bag for convenient on-the-go use between office, home office, shared office spaces, and business travel
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SKU: 336269130691
Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub, Ports (x4): HDMI, USB-A, USB-C and VGA, With Power Delivery (87W) to USB-C Port (Note add USB-C wall charger and USB-C cable needed), All Ports can be used at the same time, Universal for all devices, Aluminium, Space Grey,3
- Creates a dual-display setup, charges your devices and connects a peripheral
- Up to 4K@30Hz UHD (3840×2160) resolution on HDMI connection
- Up to 1080p@60Hz Full HD (1920×1080) resolution on VGA connection
- Dual-video output with resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz on both displays
- Supports display modes Mirror and Extended Mirror
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SKU: 336268130707
Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub, Ports (x3): HDMI, USB-A and USB-C, With Power Delivery (100W) to USB-C Port (Note add USB-C wall charger and USB-C cable needed), Universal for all devices, All Ports can be used at the same time, Aluminium, Space Grey, 3 Ye
- Easily connects a USB-C device to an HDMI display and USB-A peripheral while also charging both USB devices
- Resolutions up to Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) 4K@30Hz (3840×2160)
- One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port (formerly USB 3.0) with SuperSpeed transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and charging up to 5 W (5 V / 1 A)
- USB-A port to connect mice, keyboards or portable memory devices (and more) or to charge and sync a portable electronic device
- Supports USB Power Delivery (PD) function up to 100 W; requires an external PD charger - available from Manhattan
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SKU: 251341AVC002BTBK
Belkin AVC002BTBK laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black
- USB-C to HDMI adapter with up to 60W of Power Delivery
- Supports video resolutions up to 4K x 2K (3840x2160) at 60Hz
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SKU: 296929USB3C-HDD04
Cables Direct USB3C-HDD04 laptop dock/port replicator USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C White
- Note: If Two Or Three Of The Outputs Are Connected
- The Priority Sequence Is: Displayport
- Host Interface: USB3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
- Hub Interfaces: DVI
- Maximum Resolution (Hdmi): 3840 X 2160 Pixels. Colour: White
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SKU: 335711DUPRDX2-100
ALOGIC DUPRDX2-100 laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Grey
- 2 x 4K@60Hz DisplayPort (3840 x 2160), 2 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1 (5G) , 1 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (5G) BC 1.2, 1 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (10G) BC 1.2 , 1 x 3.5mm Combo Jack, , 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
- Compatible with USB-C & USB-A
- Up to 100W power to laptop
- Engineered for compatibility across all Windows, MacOS and ChromeOS laptops
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SKU: 288527AVC009BTSGY
Belkin AVC009btSGY USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Silver
- Collection Model: Belkin Avc009btsgy
- MPN: AVC009BTSGY
- Compatible Memory Cards: Microsd (Transflash), SD
- HDMI Ports Quantity: 1
- Colour: Silver
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SKU: 339022153928
Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub with Card Reader, Ports (x5): Ethernet, HDMI, USB-A (x2) and USB-C, With Power Delivery (87W) to USB-C Port (Note add USB-C wall charger and USB-C cable needed), All Ports can be used at the same time, Universal for all devic
- Connects to your display, network and peripherals while charging your devices
- One HDMI port with resolutions up to Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) 4K@30Hz (3840×2160)
- One Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) port for faster downloads, media streaming and gaming
- Supports USB Power Delivery (PD) function up to 87 W; requires an external PD charger - available from Manhattan
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (formerly USB 3.0) Type-A ports with SuperSpeed transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and charging up to 4.5 W (5 V / 0.9 A)
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SKU: 337366DK31C3MNCRUE
StarTech.com DK31C3MNCRUE laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
- Product Family: DK31C3MNCRUE
- Collection Model: Startech DK31C3MNCRUE
- Video Inputs: Displayport
- MPN: DK31C3MNCRUE
- Maximum Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
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SKU: 281172CDP2CAPDM
StarTech.com USB C Audio & Charge Adapter - USB-C Audio Adapter w/ USB-C Audio Headphone/Headset Port and 60W USB Type-C Power Delivery Pass-through Charger - For USB-C Phone/Tablet/Laptop
- ADD USB-C AUDIO & CHARGING: USB C audio and charge adapter with a USB-C port for a headset, headphones or for USB 2.0 data transfer (480Mbps) and a second USB-C port for PD pass-through to simultaneously charge your device using a single USB Type-C po
- MULTIPLE CHARGING MODES: USB C headphone and charger adapter is bus-powered or use external Type-C power adapter to provide up to 60W Power Delivery 3.0 pass-through to keep your USB-C laptops, tablets and smartphones charged
- CONVENIENT SIDE PORT LAYOUT: Compact, horizontal-style adapter w/ cable-less, dongle-like design and discreet side port locations for audio & power connections at opposite ends of the adapter to avoid snags/tangles and to allow for a flexible device s
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Works w/ USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 laptops, tablets, smartphones & PCs including Lenovo X1 Carbon, MacBook Pro/Air, Surface Pro 7/Book, Chromebook, iPad Pro & Samsung Galaxy/Note
- Compatible w/ Windows, macOS, iPadOS & Android
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SKU: 293707DKT30CMHSDPD
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro/Air - USB Type-C to 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery Pass-through, SD/MicroSD Slot, 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub - Portable USB-C Mini Dock
- 5-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: USB-C multiport adapter with HDMI 4K 30Hz video output, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Hub 5Gbps with 1x USB-A (BC 1.2 fast charge) and 1x USB-C (Power + Data), SD and MicroSD (µSD) card reader slots, and 100W Power Delivery
- CABLE-FREE USB-C HOST CONNECTION: Built-in retractable USB-C connector w/ a sliding switch for a tighter cableless connection on MacBook Pro 2018/2019, MacBook Air 2020 (Intel processor/M1 chip); designed to use 1 port, leaving a TB3 port for accessories
- RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: USB bus powered or via external USB-C power adapter; 100W Power Delivery 3.0 pass through with 8W reserved for adapter to avoid video flickering, device dropouts or overdrawing power common in other hubs; up to 92W for laptop chargin
- PORTABLE & COMPACT: Docking station with slim design for easy transport in laptop bag with USB-C port conveniently recessed away, or optionally left connected to laptop for convenient on-the-go use, business travel or work from home
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Automatic driver installation for easy setup, this universal USB Type-C multiport adapter supports all major operating systems like Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome OS; works w/ Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops
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SKU: 338854C31TRI4KDPDPRO100UK
i-tec USB-C HDMI Dual DP Docking Station with Power Delivery 100 W + Universal Charger 100 W
- Compatible with USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt laptops & tablets. (The host device must support DisplayPort Alt mode)
- 2x DisplayPort++ and 1x HDMI supporting up to three 4K or a single 5K/60Hz display (depending on notebook performance). macOS supports a single extended display only
- 6x USB-ports (5x USB-A, 1x USB-C) make it easy to connect multiple USB devices and peripherals
- Provides up to 100W Power Delivery for compatible USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt laptops & tablets. The host device must support USB-C Power Delivery
- GLAN Ethernet supports network speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, providing a robust and high-speed internet connection
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SKU: 251342AVC001BTBK
Belkin AVC001BTBK. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, USB Power Delivery up to: 60 W. Product colour: Black, Hub interfaces: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, VGA. Width: 43 mm, Depth: 131.5 mm, Height: 11.6 mm
- USB-C to VGA adapter with up to 60W of Power Delivery
- Supports HD-quality video resolutions up to 1920x1200 (1080p) at 60Hz
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SKU: 291464CDP2HDUACP2
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter, USB-C to HDMI 4K Video, 100W PD Pass-Through, USB 3.0 Hub 5Gbps (1xType-C/1xA), USB-C Mini Dock, USB-C Travel Dock, Portable Laptop Docking Station
- 3-IN-1 MULTIPORT ADAPTER: USB C mini docking station with HDMI 4K 30Hz output, USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps & BC 1.2 charging), 1x USB-C (5Gbps Data + 100W Power Delivery 3.0); Works w/ HDMI ultra-wide monitors/displays (3440x1440)
- EXTRA LONG CABLE: USB-C adapter with 13in (34cm) attached cable for extended reach to reduce port/connector strain on 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro (7+) and laptops on riser stands / Compact, portable design for on-the-go use with travel accessories
- RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: USB bus powered or via external USB-C power adapter; 100W Power Delivery 3.0 pass through w/ 8W reserved for adapter to avoid video flickering, device dropouts or overdrawing power common in other hubs; up to 92W for laptop charging
- WIDE DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with USB-C laptops, tablets, phones ultrabooks & Chromebooks, plus Thunderbolt 3 & 4 laptops like MacBook Pro/Air, HP EliteBook, Dell XPS/Latitude, Lenovo Thinkpad X1 & Surface Laptop 3/Book 3
- EASY DEPLOYMENT: USB Type-C multiport adapter hub w/ automatic driver installation & supports Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux and Android; Auto driver setup; StarTech.com Connectivity Tools App included w/ USB Event monitoring & Windows Layout utilities
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What Is a Docking Station?
A docking station, also known as a port replicator or dock, is a device that allows laptops and other portable computers to connect seamlessly with various peripherals. By providing additional ports and connectivity options, docking stations transform portable devices into fully functional desktop workstations, enhancing both convenience and efficiency.
Benefits of Using a Docking Station
Integrating a docking station into your setup offers several advantages:
- Expanded Connectivity: Access multiple USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and audio jacks, enabling the connection of monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and other peripherals.
- Enhanced Productivity: Utilize multiple monitors and peripherals simultaneously, streamlining workflows and reducing the need to switch between devices.
- Improved Ergonomics: Position your laptop at eye level and connect external keyboards and mice, promoting a more comfortable and health-conscious workspace.
- Efficient Cable Management: Consolidate various cables into a single hub, reducing clutter and simplifying your desk setup.
- Quick Transition Between Workspaces: Easily connect and disconnect your laptop from peripherals, facilitating swift movement between different work environments.
Key Features to Consider When Choosing a Docking Station
When selecting a docking station, consider the following features to ensure it meets your specific requirements:
- Compatibility: Ensure the docking station is compatible with your laptop's operating system and hardware specifications. Some docks are designed for specific brands or models, while others offer universal compatibility.
- Port Availability: Assess the types and number of ports provided, such as USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and audio jacks, to match your peripheral needs.
- Power Delivery: Check if the docking station can charge your laptop and other devices, and verify that the power output is sufficient for your laptop's requirements.
- Display Support: Determine the number and resolution of external monitors the docking station can support, especially if you require multiple high-resolution displays.
- Data Transfer Speeds: Look for docking stations that support high-speed data transfer standards, such as USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt, to ensure efficient performance.
- Build Quality and Design: Consider the durability, size, and design of the docking station, ensuring it complements your workspace aesthetics and withstands daily use.
Types of Docking Stations
Docking stations come in various forms to cater to different user needs:
- Port Replicators: These devices replicate the ports available on your laptop, providing additional connectivity options without adding new functionalities.
- Breakout Docks: Also known as multi-port adapters, these docks offer a variety of ports, including those not present on your laptop, enhancing connectivity.
- OEM/Proprietary Docks: Designed by laptop manufacturers for specific models, these docks ensure full compatibility and often provide additional features tailored to the laptop.
- Universal Docks: Compatible with a wide range of laptops, these docks offer versatility and are ideal for environments with multiple device types.
- Vehicle Docks: Built for use in vehicles, these docks provide stability and connectivity for laptops used in mobile settings, such as fieldwork or emergency services.
Top Docking Station Recommendations
Based on common search terms and user preferences, here are some top-rated docking stations to consider:
- Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station: Supports up to three 4K monitors, offers 120 Gbps data transfer speeds, and provides 140W power delivery, making it ideal for high-performance setups.
- Ugreen Revodok Pro 211 Docking Station: Features multiple ports, including USB-C, HDMI, and Ethernet, supporting various peripherals and dual 4K monitor setups.
- HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base: Designed for specific HP laptop models, this docking station offers an adjustable tray, integrated speakers, and additional ports for enhanced connectivity.
Conclusion
Investing in a docking station can significantly enhance your computing experience by providing expanded connectivity, improving productivity, and creating a more organized workspace. By considering compatibility, port availability, power delivery, display support, data transfer speeds, and build quality, you can select the docking station that best suits your professional needs and personal preferences.