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USB-C Hubs & Docks

Multiport hubs, docking stations, and adapters that expand a single USB-C or Thunderbolt port into displays, storage, networking, and power.

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ProductPortsMax displaysPower delivery
CalDigit TS5 Plus4.8 / 5$499.993x Thunderbolt 5 (1 host, 2 downstream), 5x USB-A (10Gb/s), 5x USB-C (10Gb/s), 1x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x 10GbE, 1x SD 4.0, 1x microSD 4.0, 3x 3.5mm audioUp to 4 displays, each 4K@144Hz / 5K@75Hz / 6K@60Hz or lower; triple 4K@144Hz on M5 Pro or M5 Max and supported Thunderbolt 5 Windows PCs; quad 4K@144Hz on M5 MaxUp to 140W host charging
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock4.7 / 53x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-C (10Gb/s), 5x USB-A (10Gb/s), 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 2.5GbE, 1x SD 4.0 (UHS-II), 1x microSD 4.0 (UHS-II), 3x 3.5mm audio1x 8K, or 2x 6K @ 60Hz; M1/M2/M3 base Macs get one display (M3 MacBook Air: dual with the lid closed)Up to 98W to host laptop
Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Dock (TBT-UDT3)4.6 / 5$299.953x Thunderbolt 5 downstream, 3x USB-A/C (10Gbps), SD + microSD UHS-II, 2.5GbE, 3.5mm audioWindows: up to 2x 8K@120Hz or 2x 4K@144Hz. Mac: up to 3x 6K@60Hz or 3x 4K@144HzUp to 140W host charging
Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1)4.5 / 5$399.991x TB5 upstream, 2x TB5 downstream, 3x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-C (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1/DP 2.1 (selectable), 1x 2.5GbE, SD + TF, 3.5mm audioDual 8KUp to 140W
Razer USB4 Dock (14-in-1)4.5 / 51x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 4x USB-A, USB-C ports, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, SD + microSD, 3.5mm audio, 1x USB4 upstreamPrimary 4K@120Hz plus a secondary monitor (2 displays maximum)Up to 100W peak, 96W sustained
Kensington SD5780T4.5 / 53x Thunderbolt 4 (one is the host connection), 1x HDMI 2.1, 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x 2.5GbE, 1x SD 4.0 (UHS-II), 1x audio combo jackSingle 8K@60Hz, or single 4K@120Hz, or dual 4K/6K@60Hz, or dual 1080p@120Hz; M1/M2/M3 base MacBooks get one displayUp to 96W
Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)4.4 / 5$49.991x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x SD, 1x microSD, 1x USB-C PD, 1x USB-C data1x 4K @ 60HzUp to 85W pass-through
OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock4.4 / 5$229.991x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt downstream, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x SD, 2.5GbE, 3.5mm audioUp to an 8K display via HDMI 2.1Up to 90W (built-in power supply)

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Hiearcool 7-in-1 USB-C Hub Review: A Budget Dongle That Knows Its Limits

The Hiearcool 7-in-1 nails the basics of a travel dongle — small, plug-and-play, and cheap — but its 30Hz HDMI cap means it's a companion for productivity, not a display upgrade for gaming or video work.

4.2 / 5$25.99

Plugable's Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is the Cheapest Way Into the Next Generation of Docking

The Plugable TBT-UDT3 undercuts the Thunderbolt 5 field on price while still delivering 140W charging and a full port lineup, making it the default budget pick — as long as you're not chasing top-tier Mac display specs.

4.6 / 5$299.95

Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station Review: The Thunderbolt 5 Dock for People Who Refuse to Compromise

The Anker Prime TB5 is a 14-in-1 dock that treats Thunderbolt 5 like a foundation, not a gimmick, backing it up with real cooling and enough power to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro at full tilt. It's big and it's pricey, but if your workflow demands dual 8K output and sustained bandwidth, this is the dock built for that job.

4.5 / 5$399.99

Why This Budget Anker Hub Earns Its Keep With a Port Most Cheap Hubs Skip

The Anker 555 undercuts most 8-in-1 hubs on price while still including Gigabit Ethernet, a port that's usually reserved for pricier docks. It's a smart pick for single-monitor setups, but multi-display users and anyone who hates fixed cables should look elsewhere.

4.4 / 5$49.99

Razer's USB4 Dock Wants to Be the Gaming Desk's Command Center — Does It Deliver?

The Razer USB4 Dock packs 14 ports and high-refresh-rate display support into a gaming-styled hub that plays nice with non-Intel laptops, though it stops short of full Thunderbolt bandwidth.

4.5 / 5

OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock Review: The Brick-Free Dock for People Who Actually Travel

The OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock trades port count for portability, folding a full Thunderbolt 4 power supply into the dock itself. It's the right call for road warriors, but home desk users may find better value elsewhere.

4.4 / 5$229.99

Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro Review: A Docking Station That Doubles as Your Phone Charger

The Spacemate RD1 Pro packs 15 ports and a genuinely useful Qi2 wireless charging pad into one dock, though it skips Thunderbolt certification and takes up more desk space than a typical hub. For most home office setups, it's a smart trade.

4.3 / 5$299.99

CalDigit TS5 Plus Review: The Thunderbolt 5 Dock for People Who've Outgrown Every Other Dock

The CalDigit TS5 Plus is the most port-dense, bottleneck-free Thunderbolt 5 dock money can buy right now, but its $499.99 price and 20-port sprawl only make sense if your daily setup actually demands that much I/O.

4.8 / 5$499.99

Kensington SD5780T Review: A Thunderbolt 4 Dock That Justifies Its Price Tag—Mostly

The Kensington SD5780T delivers rare HDMI 2.1 support and enterprise-grade build quality in a Thunderbolt 4 dock, but its steep price and lack of a built-in power supply mean it's best suited for buyers who value reliability over value.

4.5 / 5

Kensington SD7100T5 EQ Pro Review: A Thunderbolt 5 Dock Built for Editors, Not Everyone

The SD7100T5 EQ Pro packs a built-in M.2 SSD slot and CompactFlash reader into a Thunderbolt 5 dock, making it a genuinely useful tool for photo and video professionals.

4.4 / 5

Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station Review: The Triple-Display Dock for Multitaskers

The Anker 777 Apex earns its keep with a rare dual-HDMI-plus-Thunderbolt layout that makes three-monitor setups genuinely easy, but its 90W charging and $349.99 price mean it's best suited to buyers who value display flexibility over raw power.

4.4 / 5

Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station Review: Four Screens, One Steep Price Tag

The Anker 778 earns its keep by driving four 4K displays off a single Thunderbolt 4 cable, but you're paying a premium for that flexibility and living with a couple of throttled USB-A ports.

4.2 / 5

Anker 553 USB-C Hub (8-in-1, PowerExpand) Review

A compact 8-in-1 hub with dual HDMI for a two-monitor setup and up to 85W of charging for the laptop power.

4.3 / 5$53.99

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Review

A high-end Thunderbolt 4 dock with 18 ports, built for multi-display workstations.

4.7 / 5

Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock Review

Dell's enterprise Thunderbolt 4 dock, tuned for reliability with Dell laptops but works with any USB-C/TB4 host.

4.2 / 5