Best thunderbolt 3 docking stations for laptops

BI India Tech BureauJan 13, 2022, 03:00 IST

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There’s only so much you can do with a laptop, especially if you need to connect to different devices. Your laptops don’t have enough ports for that or you might want a more convenient solution, and if that’s the case then Thunderbolt 3 docking stations for laptops are what you need. The best Thunderbolt 3 docking station lets you connect to multiple peripherals through one single device, and you also get a clean setup on your desk. You can connect microSD cards, external displays, USB Type-C devices and more.

So here’s a list of the best Thunderbolt 3 docking stations for your laptop.

Anker USB C Hub for MacBook

The Anker USB-C Hub features one Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port with up to 100W power delivery. It comes with one more USB Type-C port, two USB ports, one 4K HDMI port, one multi-function port, one microSD card slot and one SD card reader. It’s a multi-function USB-C dock for MacBooks offering up to 4GB/s of data transfer rates and support for media display at resolutions up to 5K. It also supports an external display resolution of 4K@30Hz. The Anker Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Hub is a value for money option.

Oxlaw USB C Dual Hub

The Oxlaw USB-C hub features a Thunderbolt 3 port for charging power up to 100W, and data transfer rates of 40Gb/s. It also supports external media display at resolutions of up to 5K. You can also stream 4K@30Hz through the HDMI port in this USB-C hub. It comes with two USB 3.0 ports, one SD and TF card slot with support up to 512GB, one USB-C port, and one USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port. It also has dual USB-C ports for MacBook Air and Pro, and one HDMI port. The Oxlaw USB-C hub is recommended for MacBook users who want a Thunderbolt 3 dock.

Anker Docking Station

If you want to up your laptop docking station then you can go for this one by Anker. It comes with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-C ports, four USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an ethernet port, SD/microSD card slots, and a 3.5mm AUX port. The Thunderbolt 3 ports offer 85W and 15W charging power, and there’s also an 18W USB-C power delivery port. The Thunderbolt 3 port also supports 5K@60Hz and the HDMI port supports 4K@60Hz. This Anker PowerExpand Elite 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 dock is a premium option that is highly recommended.

Honeywell Thunderbolt 3 Docking Statio

This is another premium Thunderbolt 3 docking station that can be considered. It’s a 12-in-1 docking station that comes with two USB 3.0 ports, USB-C port, two stereo ports, VGA port, DisplayPort, HDMI port and more. It supports UHD resolution up to 4K@60Hz, and data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. There’s also an ethernet port with support for up to 1000Mbps speed. You also get a DC Jack that supports 120W power input, while the host gets 60W power supply. The Honeywell Thunderbolt 3 is a premium and portable dock for your laptop.

TEQTA USB C Thunderbolt 3.0 Hub

This is a dedicated Thunderbolt 3 Hub for MacBook Air and Pro models. It’s also compatible with the M1 models. It features one HDMI port, one USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port, two USB 3.0 ports, microSD and SD card slots, and another USB-C port. The Thunderbolt 3 port supports up to 40Gb/s data speed, up to 5K or two 4K@60Hz displays. It also offers up to 100W power delivery for your MacBooks. The USB 3.0 and USB-C ports offer up to 5Gb/s data speeds. The TEQTA USB-C Thunderbolt 3 dock is recommended for MacBook users.

HyperDrive 7

This HyperDrive USB-C Thunderbolt 3 dock can also be considered for MacBooks. It comes with one HDMI port, one USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port, another USB-C port, SD and microSD card slots and two USB 3.1 ports. You can also charge your MacBook and connect an external display at the same time with the HyperDrive USB-C dock. Speaking of which, it supports up to 5K or dual 4K@60Hz external displays. The HyperDrive USB-C Thunderbolt 3 dock for MacBooks is a budget friendly option.

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