A docking station turns your laptop into a desktop with one cable.

Thunderbolt vs USB-C

Thunderbolt is faster and supports dual 4K monitors; USB-C is cheaper and works with more laptops.

Power Delivery

60W–100W keeps your laptop charged while docked.

Picks

CalDigit TS4 for Thunderbolt, Anker for USB-C value, Dell for corporate laptops.