7 useful laptop docking stations

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Will increase the number of available ports and allow you to connect additional screens.

1. Dell Ultra HD D3100

With this docking station, you can connect up to three additional monitors to your laptop, including one 4K display. There are a couple of HDMI ports and one DisplayPort for this. The port replicator also has three USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports.

An RJ ‑ 45 port is provided for networking. Headphones can be connected to a 3.5 mm mini-jack. The docking station is connected to the laptop via the USB 3.0 interface. Additional power from the adapter allows the use of external hard drives. An HDMI ‑ DVI adapter is included. The instrument is compatible with Windows computers, including all current Dell laptop models.

2. Baseus Type ‑ C Hub Adapter

Two versions of this device are available in Baseus store: one with one HDMI port and one VGA, as well as an updated model with three HDMIs. The model allows you to connect not only up to three additional monitors (one with 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate, two 4K / 30 Hz or three 1,080p / 60 Hz), but also five peripheral devices (three USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0), and also an SD or microSD card. In addition, the hub is equipped with four Type-C ports for charging gadgets and transferring files.

The docking station has an RJ ‑ 45 port for cable connection to the network. In addition to the USB cable, you can order a power adapter with a suitable plug in the kit. The device is compatible with gadgets on Windows and macOS, but only two additional screens can be connected to Apple laptops. Headphones or speakers can be connected via a 3.5 mm mini-jack.

3. Baseus Enjoyment Series Type ‑ C Hub

The massive aluminum alloy docking station can be used as a laptop stand. It uses a USB-C interface to connect to a computer. Also equipped with one or two HDMI and one VGA outputs. Two monitors can operate in 4K / 30Hz or 1,080p / 60Hz modes.

You can connect peripheral devices using three USB 3.0 ports. The Type ‑ C Power Delivery port is useful for recharging gadgets at up to 60 watts. There is a 3.5 mm mini-jack output for headphones and speakers. In addition, the hub has a network module with an RJ ‑ 45 port (1 Gbps) and a card reader that supports SD and microSD drives. The docking station is compatible with Windows and macOS.

4. Vention Type-C DockingStation

This multifunctional device has three USB 3.0 inputs for peripheral devices, one HDMI output (4K / 30 Hz or 1080p / 60 Hz), USB-C PD for charging gadgets, as well as a 3.5 mm mini-jack, card reader (SD / microSD up to 128 GB) and Gigabit network module with RJ ‑ 45 input.

The docking station body is made of aluminum alloy. The hub is compatible with Windows and macOS systems, as well as Android smartphones. The USB ‑ C interface is used for connection.

5. Ugreen USB ‑ C Hub

USB-C docking station for connecting to devices. Equipped with three USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI and an SD / microSD card reader. The secondary display via HDMI can operate at 4K / 60Hz with MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iPad Pro (2018-2020), and with other devices at 4K / 30Hz or 1,080p / 60Hz.

The hub is capable of reading two memory cards and only one hard drive at the same time. The hub is compatible with Windows, macOS and Android. The body is made of plastic and tempered glass.

6. Ugreen USB ‑ Hub

The hub with three USB 3.0 ports and a Gigabit Ethernet module is compatible not only with laptops on Windows, macOS and Linux, but also with the Xiaomi Mi Box 3 / S media consoles and the Nintendo Switch console. To connect an external hard drive, you will need additional power supply - you can order the necessary USB cable or an adapter with a Euro plug in the kit.

7. Digma HUB ‑ 2U3.0СAU ‑ UC ‑ G

A budget hub will come in handy in a situation when you don't want to pay extra for the ability to connect additional monitors, but there are not enough ports in the laptop. Digma's metal docking station features two USB ‑ A 3.0 and one USB ‑ C 3.0 ports, as well as a 3.5mm microphone input and headphone output. The power supply allows you to connect an external hard drive to the hub.