Good USB-C Docking Station for My Laptop?

Ljdhau on 24/03/2024 - 18:22
Last edited 24/03/2024 - 20:18 by 1 other user

Hi all,

I currently have the following connections to my laptop directly:

• 1 x USB-C 75W (charging)
• 1 x USB-A monitor ligthbar (just for the power)
• 1 x HDMI LF 27" gaming monitor
• 1 x USB-C LG Gram +View 16" external portable monitor

I frequently take the laptop + portable monitor out on the road, and want to simplify my cabling when I arrive home / leave to ideally just unplug one USB-C cable.

What would be a good USB-C docking station to simplify my setup? I'm asking because the ones I find on Amazon aren't very clear on whether they support the displayport-over-USB-C connection I need in order to keep the portable monitor going. Budget's not really a concern for the right dock, but I would ideally like something below $150 or so.

Thanks!

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  meowsers on 24/03/2024 - 18:41

  +3

  I would get a new (or used) lenovo / dell docking station either off ebay or from one of the resellers you see from time to time on here. Cheap as chips - just make sure it is compatible (most are). You don't need the same brand laptop either.

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    freefall101 on 24/03/2024 - 19:29

    +2

    This, I went through a couple of cheap amazon ones before realising it's not worth the savings and just get the tried and true Dell ones.

    I have a HP one though that overheats when fully loaded (two screens, 4 USB devices)

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    Neilzy on 25/03/2024 - 09:30

    +2

    This +1,

    Bought a Lenovo universal usb-c dock for ~$50 from one of them surplus/ex-office ebay stores after going through a few of the Amazon specials that kept playing up after a few months.

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  eek on 25/03/2024 - 10:18

  Have both HP and Dell docking stations. Agreed, get a proper one it's own power supply and the ports you need. No need to skimp on a critical connection node for everything. Can be cheaply sourced from marketplace or ebay. Easier to source than 2020 in the middle of covid lockdowns lol

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  FrugalFranky on 25/03/2024 - 11:22

  I have the HP G5 Dock (https://www.hp.com/au-en/shop/hp-usb-c-dock-g5-5tw10aa.html?…)

  Works perfect for what my household needs. Plug in my laptop (windows or mac)
  - Charges laptop
  - Connects the keyboard and mouse (via bluetooth dongle)
  - Connects external monitor
  - Connects audio speakers
  - Connects external webcam.

  Love it, and essential of my house where I have a mac for personal, windows for work, and wife has windows for work.

  I think this could work with any docking station to be honest, just need the right connections/power delivery

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    jdhau on 25/03/2024 - 16:19

    That looks nice, but I'm pretty sure that doesn't meet my needs as I have an external monitor that uses a USB-C plug. I need at least one additional USB-C port, and it needs to support the displayport protocol over that port as well.

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  kingsville on 25/03/2024 - 16:25

  I use this at work - it is rock solid:
  https://www.mwave.com.au/product/kensington-sd4849pv-usbc-tr…