Best docks and hubs
Start with your laptop. Each list explains which picks work with it and why.
Best Docking Stations and Hubs for MacBook Air (M1–M5)
Which dock works with your MacBook Air depends on its chip. Picks for M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 models, matched to Apple’s official display limits.
Two Monitors on a MacBook Air M1 or M2: The Docks That Work
M1 and M2 MacBook Airs support one external display natively. These DisplayLink docks run two or three, with the setup steps and trade-offs explained.
Best Docking Stations for MacBook Pro (M3, M4, M5 — Pro and Max)
Thunderbolt 4 and 5 docks for MacBook Pro, matched to Apple’s display limits for each chip and to the charging a 14- or 16-inch Pro actually needs.
Best Docking Stations for Windows Laptops (Dell XPS, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C)
Docks for Windows laptops, from Dell XPS to any Thunderbolt 4 or plain USB-C machine, with the port check that decides which dock will work.
Best Steam Deck Docks: Official Valve Dock vs Anker’s Handheld Hub
Valve’s Steam Deck Docking Station and Anker’s handheld hub compared: 1440p 120Hz and VRR, 4K 60Hz, Ethernet, charging and case fit.
Best Monitors for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (One-Cable USB-C)
A monitor that charges your MacBook over the same cable can replace a dock. Dell U2723QE and Apple Studio Display compared for Mac desks.
Best Laptop Stands for MacBook and Windows Laptops
An adjustable folding stand, an ultralight travel stand and a solid aluminum desk stand, with real heights and weights from the makers.
Best Docking Stations for the 16-inch MacBook Pro (140W Charging)
The 16-inch MacBook Pro ships with a 140W charger and Thunderbolt 5. Docks that can keep up, and what you give up with a 98W one.
Best Thunderbolt Docks and Hubs (Thunderbolt 4 and 5)
CalDigit TS4, TS5 Plus, OWC 11-Port and the compact Element hubs compared by charging, ports, networking and host requirements.
Best USB-C Hubs for MacBook Air (Matched to Your Chip)
Small hubs that add HDMI, USB-A, SD and Ethernet to a MacBook Air, with the one-monitor limit on M1/M2 and the Mac mirroring trap explained.
Best USB-C Hubs for Laptops
Anker 555, 565, 341 and 332 compared: 4K at 60Hz vs 30Hz, card readers, Ethernet and charging, with the Mac limitations spelled out.