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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.
398 products found
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HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 w/Combo Cable
- With Intel® vPro™ Active Management Technology, authorized administrators can remotely access notebooks using wired connections, even if turned off, to make updates.
- More ports means more capabilities. With a TB4™, HDMI, two USB-C®, two DisplayPorts™, four USB-A 3.2 ports and an RJ45 port, you can connect multiple devices like a keyboard and mouse[10].
- Empower your IT to manage and track your docks by product name, serial number, and MAC Address from anywhere with the time-saving, easy-to-use Electronic Tag (eTag) asset management tool[6].
- HP is committed to reducing plastic in landfills by using recyclable, fiber-based, and sustainably sourced packaging[7] that meets recycling requirements, so it can stay out of the landfill[8] when customers are finished with it.
- With two power options (120W/280W) from one cable, you can power mainstream and high performance PCs alike with just one cable/dock.
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SKU: 299877ULDWAV-SGR
ALOGIC USB-C Dock Wave | ALL-IN-ONE / USB-C Hub with Power Delivery, Power Bank & Wireless Charger - Space Grey
- Collection Model: ALOGIC USB-C Dock Wave | ALL-IN-ONE / USB-C Hub With Power Delivery, Power Bank & Wireless Charger
- Wireless Technology: None
- Connectivity: Wired
- MPN: ULDWAV-SGR
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
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SKU: 322410HB31CM4CPD3
StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, 4x USB-C Ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) - Portable USB C Hub with 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through - USB Type C Hub w/ 12.6in/32cm Wrap-Around Cable
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: This USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps expansion hub features a USB-C host port and 4x downstream USB-C ports, The USB hub can be bus powered, or powered with a USB-C power adapter (not incl.) for up to 100W USB Power Delivery Pass-Through
- USB POWER DELIVERLY PASS-THROUGH: The USB hub supports the connection of a USB-C power adapter with up to 100W, 15W will be reserved for the hub, with up to 85W available to power/charge the host computer and downstream USB devices (up to 7.5W per port)
- COMPACT & PORTABLE: Small-form-factor USB 3.2/3.1 hub features durable plastic housing; Built-in 9.8"" (25cm) long host cable with wrap-around cable management to prevent tangles during travel from office workstation to boardrooms and work-from-home
- HOST COMPATIBILITY: USB hub works with any USB-C host device incl. laptops & Ultrabooks (Lenovo, HP, Dell, Microsoft & Apple Macbook Pro/Macbook Air) and tablets, convertibles & Chromebooks (Google Pixelbook, iPad Pro, Samsung Galaxy devices)
- EASY SETUP: USB hub/splitter with multiple USB-C ports is OS independent with native plug-and-play support on all operating systems incl. Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, Chrome OS & Android
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SKU: 239366153478
Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub with Card Reader and MST, Ports (x9): Audio 3.5mm, DisplayPort, Ethernet, HDMI, USB-A (x3), USB-C and VGA, With Power Delivery (100W) to USB-C Port (Note add USB-C wall charger and USB-C cable needed),All Ports can be used at
- Multi-function docking station that connects a USB-C device to HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA displays simultaneously, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 Type-A port, a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, a 3.5 mm stereo port, a USB-C power port and an SD C
- Dual-video output with resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz or triple-video output with resolutions up to 720p@60Hz
- Up to 4K@30Hz (UHD) resolution on HDMI connection
- Up to 4K@30Hz (UHD) resolution on DisplayPort connection
- Up to 1080p@60Hz (Full HD) resolution on VGA connection
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SKU: 338759INC007VFBK
Belkin USB-C 4K Dock 85W
- Product Family: Inc007vfbk
- Collection Model: Belkin Inc007vfbk
- Video Inputs: Displayport
- MPN: INC007VFBK
- Compatibility: Compatible With Devices That Have A Video-Enabled USB-C Port
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SKU: 295157U1CAD-SGR
ALOGIC U1CAD-SGR laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey
- LOGIC’s USB-C Dual Display Dock [MX2 Lite DisplayPort Edition] is a nimble dock featuring the ports and power Windows users need for a highly-connected work space
- Laptop users can plug into the dock to run multiple external DisplayPort monitors and a full suite of desk peripherals, all while fast-charging their laptop
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SKU: 295160U1CSH-SGR
ALOGIC U1CSH-SGR laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Grey
- ALOGIC’s USB-C Dual Display Dock [MX2 Lite HDMI Edition] is a nimble dock featuring the ports and power Windows users need for a highly-connected work space
- Laptop users can plug into the dock to run multiple external HDMI monitors and a full suite of desk peripherals, all while fast-charging their laptop
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SKU: 271646INC004BTSGY
Belkin INC004BTSGY laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, Grey
- Connect to multiple devices at the same time
- Expands USB-C port into an HDMI port, DisplayPort, VGA port, 3 USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet port, SD and MicroSD card readers, 3.5mm audio port, and USB-C PD port
- Supports passthrough charging up to 100W
- Compact design with rear-facing ports
- Doubles as a laptop stand
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SKU: 230228164948
Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub with Card Reader, Ports (x3): USB-A (x3), 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1 aka USB 3.0), External Power Supply Not Needed, SuperSpeed USB, Black, Three Year Warranty, Retail Box
- Adds three SuperSpeed USB-A ports and card-reader access to a USB-C device for more access to peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, flash drive and more
- Compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Micro Secure Digital (MicroSD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and USB Flash Drive; supports automatic card detection
- Supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
- Backward compatible with all USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices
- Bus powered: no external power supply needed
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SKU: 343443DKT31CDHPD3
StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter - 4K 60Hz HDMI/DP - 3-Port USB Hub - 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through - GbE - Travel Mini Docking Station w/ Charging - 1ft/30cm Wrap-Around Cable
- USB-C MINI DOCKING STATION: USB-C to HDMI 2.0b or DisplayPort (4K 60Hz) for connectivity to a UHD monitor or display, 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through, 3-Port USB 3.2 (10Gbps) hub (2x USB-A, 1x USB-C); Gigabit Ethernet Port (PXE boot/WoL)
- CABLE MANAGEMENT: Thoughtful hideaway tethered design prevents cable clutter; The attached 1ft / 32cm long cable reduces strain on the USB-C laptop connector, while shorter cables common in other adapters create strain on the laptop USB-C connector
- RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through, the adapter reserves 15W of power (85W for laptop charging), when using one or all ports preventing device dropouts, video flickering, and power overdraw common in other hubs
- UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Works with all major operating systems (Windows, ChromeOS, macOS, Linux), and all hardware platforms including Intel, Apple M1 / M2, and AMD; Works with USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 3 & 4
- CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Includes Network MAC Address Pass-Through, WiFi Auto Switching, USB Event Monitoring, and Windows Layout Utilities for IT Pro's and IT help-desk support teams; These tools are not included with docks from consumer brands
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SKU: 344343DOCKTB4PT
V7 DOCKTB4PT laptop dock/port replicator Wired Thunderbolt 4 Black, Silver
- Connect your displays and devices while charging your computer with one cable
- Supports single 8K 30Hz display (HDMI or DP) or up to three 4K (4K/60Hz + 4K/60Hz + 4K/30Hz) displays
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 2 x USB A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x USB A 3.2 Gen 1 and 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2
- Charge your device with Thunderbolt 4 Power Delivery up to 96 Watts
- Up to 2.5 Gigabit ethernet, SD/Micro SD 4.0, and 3.5mm Audio
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SKU: 2442297PJ38AA
HP USB-C Travel Hub G2
- Host Interface: USB3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
- Hub Interfaces: HDMI
- Maximum Resolution (Hdmi): 3840 X 2160 Pixels. Hp Segment: Home. Width: 173 mm
- Depth: 48 mm
- Height: 13 mm
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SKU: 283039CDP235APDM
StarTech.com USB C Audio & Charge Adapter - USB-C Audio Adapter w/ 3.5mm TRRS Headphone/Headset Jack and 60W USB Type-C Power Delivery Pass-through Charger - For USB-C Phone/Tablet/Laptop
- ADD 3.5MM TRRS AUDIO JACK: USB-C audio and charge adapter with power delivery (PD) pass-through adds support for legacy headsets with built-in mic while charging your USB-C host using a single USB-C port
- High-res audio port supports DAC audio output
- MULTIPLE CHARGING MODES: USB C headphone & charger adapter is bus-powered or use external USB-C power adapter for up to 60W Power Delivery 3.0 pass-through to charge USB-C laptops and tablets
- Fast Charge (BC 1.2, QC 2.0) to charge USB Type-C smartphones
- 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
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SKU: 30697140B00135UK
Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4, Wired, Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm, Black, cULus, FCC, ICES, NOM, DC
- Enterprise-Grade Universal Thunderbolt 4 Docking Experience: Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock Delivers Reliable And Consistent Industry Leading Video
- Maximize Your Productivity: Expand Your Horizon With Versatile 8K Display Support Or Multiple 4K Displays Support
- Collection Model: Lenovo Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4
- Video Inputs: Displayport
- MPN: 40B00135UK
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HP USB-C Dock G5
- Collection Model: HP USB-C Dock G5
- Wireless Technology: None
- Video Inputs: Displayport
- Connectivity: Wired
- MPN: 26D32AA#ABU
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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.