docking stations

Read Cult of Mac’s latest posts on docking stations:

This 13-port docking station is a real bargain, especially with new price drop!

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Find a home for all the tech with 14% off this 13-port docking station.
With 13 ports, this $39.99 hub is probably all you need to stay connected.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you want to transform a MacBook or iPad into a high-performance workstation, you’re going to need a USB-C hub to connect all your gear. And this 13-in-1 Docking Station with Dual HDMI is a great way to keep everything plugged in and organized.

If you need maximum connectivity but want to spend minimum cash, you’re in luck. Because a limited-time deal drops the price of this bestselling bargain dock to just $39.99 with code ENJOY20.

Snatch up a versatile Nintendo Switch docking station for just $19.99

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Save on this versatile Nintendo Switch docking station, available now for only $19.99.
Upgrade your Nintendo Switch setup with a special offer on this 3-in-1 docking station.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch remains a popular hybrid gaming system that allows for play at home or on the move. While the device itself is familiar, accessories present new possibilities.

For a limited time, you can pick up a 3-in-1 Nintendo Switch Docking Station for only $19.99 (regularly $24). For that low price, you’ll gain a fresh experience with the gaming console you already own. This deal makes it easier than ever to improve your Nintendo Switch experience.

Crucial dock connects new MacBook Pro to classic Cinema Display [Setups]

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Setup with MacBook Pro and Cinema Display.
The user connects a MacBook Pro and Cinema Display via dock, as the Mac mini mainly stays with the TV in the living room.
Photo: macindork@Reddit.com

One thing we love about Apple is the staying power of its beautiful displays. We see the Studio Display maker’s much older Cinema Displays and Thunderbolt Displays used in modern computer setups pretty regularly.

Today’s MacBook Pro setup recently added a docking station to charge the laptop while connecting it to a classic LED Cinema Display.

Play Nintendo Switch games on TV and other big screens with this mini docking station

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This mini docking station, marked down to $18.99, lets you enjoy Nintendo Switch anywhere.
Don't miss this discount on a versatile Nintendo Switch docking station.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Most Nintendo Switch users love that they can bring gameplay just about anywhere, and the right accessory can enhance that feature. For a limited time, you can pick up a discounted plug-and-play upgrade for your Nintendo Switch setup.

Grab a mini docking station for Nintendo Switch at the low price of $18.99 (regularly $24) with no coupon required. For the cost of a few energy drinks, you’ll be primed to pursue gaming adventures on a variety of monitors no matter where you roam.

New quad dock drives extra displays and other gear [Review] ★★★★☆

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This slim dock does a lot. You can run three external displays with your MacBook and hook up several other peripherals.★★★★☆
This slim dock does a lot. You can run three external displays with your MacBook and hook up several other peripherals.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Advanced computer docking stations keep getting better. The new Alogic Quad Display DV4 Universal Docking Station is a fine example, easily connecting up to four screens and several other peripherals to a computer.

That’s important for anyone relying on a laptop with limited ports — like many MacBook Pro and MacBook Air users over the years — who can appreciate a good docking station that broadens limited connectivity options.

New universal quad dock extends your laptop to 4 screens

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You can really get a "Mission Control" feeling with four screens.
Photo: Alogic

Alogic’s new Quad Display Universal Docking Station delivers up to dual 4K and dual 1080p output for creatives and other professionals who need ample screen real estate in their computer setups.

To be precise, that’s four screens for Windows, while Mac users can connect up to three screens. In any case, the DUCDV4, introduced Wednesday by Alogic, connects your other peripherals and powers your laptop, too.

Use this 3-in-1 Nintendo Switch dock to upgrade your gaming

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Use this $19.99 docking port to upgrade your Switch gaming.
Enjoy widescreen Nintendo Switch gaming with this $19.99 accessory.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Every veteran gamer knows that for all the playability of the Switch library, the most significant feature of Nintendo’s flagship console is its versatility. For instance, you’re not just limited to the tiny screen. You can take your Switch to a friend’s house and put the action on nearly any monitor or TV.

Of course, that functionality isn’t without its challenges. And that’s precisely why hardcore gamers need this three-in-one Nintendo Switch Docking Station.

Add 2 external displays and zippy charging with new 9-in-1 dock

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Get two big external displays going with your M1 MacBook.
Get two big external displays going with your M1 MacBook.
Photo: Ugreen

Ugreen’s latest multiport docking station — sporting nine ports for most workstation connectivity needs — is helpful in several ways, including if you want to extend an M1 MacBook’s external-display capacity from one to two.

The device also offers 100 watts fast charging plus fast file transfer via USB-A and USB-C ports.

This 14-port docking station will keep all your gear connected

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Stay connected to several devices with a single power source for 20% off.
This discounted docking station makes your devices more accessible than ever.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Any modern lifestyle is reliant upon connectivity, whether it’s for personal or professional purposes. Rapid advancements in technology allow us to access information and communicate anywhere in the world — as long as we have the right gear.

Like, for instance, the versatile mbeat docking station. Able to simultaneously power up several devices and designed with 14 ports, it’s primed to provide a breakthrough in efficiency and make connectivity easier than ever.

For a limited time, you can score a 20% discount on the mbeat dock, dropping the price to only $199.99.

Save 14% on this 13-in-1 USB-C docking station

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Save 14% on this 13-in-1 docking station.
Get the ports you need with this discounted docking station.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you’re tired of collecting (and carting around) USB-C and Lightning adapters, you may want to get a multiport docking station that can plug into your device’s USB-C port.

Whether you want to use an old wireless mouse with a USB dongle, or need to add a second monitor to your setup, this 13-in-1 docking station could be your favorite new gadget. It it’s on sale for just $59.99 (regularly $70). 

This 13-in-1 USB-C hub works with iPads and MacBooks and costs less than $60

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Don't miss this deal on a do-it-all charging device that keeps your most important items powered up.
Save on this versatile that offers nearly everything you could desire, including dual HDMI ports.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you want to truly take advantage of your iPad and/or MacBook’s many talents, you probably need a dock. You can add a very versatile tool to your computing arsenal with this limited-time discount on  13-in-1 docking station.

The USB-C hub is a dongle-killer — and it’s currently available for only $59.99 (regularly $70).

Save on this MacBook and iPad-compatible docking station with an early Black Friday discount

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This 13-in-1 docking station features dual HDMI access and comes at a discounted cost.
Take advantage of limited-time savings on this tool that keeps several devices powered up.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

From phones and earbuds to laptops and tablets, we’re pretty reliant on our gadgets. While we can accomplish plenty with these devices, they can be limited by the number of ports they offer, and you won’t get far without a consistent power source. Normally $70, this MacBook and iPad-compatible charging station is just $59.99 during our Every Friday is Black Friday event.

Solve your connectivity problems with this affordable, 13-in-1 USB-C hub

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Can’t wait for Prime Day? Get more than $20 off this 13-in-1 docking station today.
Keep all your devices connected with this docking station on sale with $20 off before Prime Day.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If your laptop or tablet doesn’t have the ports you need, a multi-port USB-C hub can put an end to your connectivity problems. And if you’re looking for one at a reasonable price, this model by Tech Zebra is just $49.99 (regularly $70) during our Deal Days sale.

This limited-time discount is part of our Deal Days event, our answer to Prime Day, and it’s your chance to find incredible bargains on gadgets, apps and subscriptions. You can explore the full collection right here, but you’ll have to hurry. This sale only runs through October 12.

Triple-threat charging station folds flat for travel

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This 3-in-1 wireless charger powers up all Apple devices.
This compact charger can handle iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Why settle for a boring charging stand that is so big it becomes a permanent fixture on your desk or nightstand? This fast, space-saving charging station looks like something out Tron. It juices up three Apple devices at once, and folds flat so you can take it on the road easily.

The Charge & Fold 3-in-1 Docking Station will charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. And while similar multi-device chargers can cost a fortune, this one’s on sale for just $35.99 (regularly $119).

Brydge’s new Stone Pro Thunderbolt 4 hub expands your connectivity

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The new Brydge Stone Pro TB4 Docking Station has 12 ports.
The new Brydge Stone Pro TB4 Docking Station has 12 ports.
Photo: Brydge

Brydge has unveiled what looks to be a formidable, 12-port Thunderbolt 4 hub to expand your laptop’s connectivity. It’s the Stone Pro TB4 docking station. The only catch is you can’t get it just yet.

You may know Brydge more for its iPad keyboards than its docking stations. Recently Cult of Mac‘s Ed Hardy said the Brydge 12.9+ iPad Pro keyboard beats out Apple Magic Keyboard. But the new Stone Pro TB4 is one of several docks the company makes.

Dock connects 5 displays to M1 MacBook Pro in ultrawide rig [Setups]

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A pair of 25-inch ultrawide monitors and three other displays connect to an M1 MacBook Pro.
A pair of 25-inch ultrawide monitors and three other displays connect to an M1 MacBook Pro.
Photo: Parmg100@Reddit.com

Redditor Parmg100 runs his M1 MacBook Pro with enough displays to make most Mac owners do a doubletake. He said he manages to connect five displays, including two ultrawide monitors. Naturally, Redditors showed some curiosity about how he does it, given the MacBook Pro’s limitation on connecting external displays.

This MacBook Pro dock saves space, adds style [Review]

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Henge Docks' Vertical Docking Station, a MacBook Pro dock
Henge Docks' Vertical Docking Station for MacBook Pro makes for a sleek desktop. (The Gravitas, for iPhone and iPad, helps.)
Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

A recent move into a new studio put my OCD on high alert. Determined to maintain a truly “clean workspace,” I wanted to avoid a jumble of cables slowly creeping across my new desk at all costs. A MacBook Pro dock definitely seemed in order.

For a sleek solution to any pending cable chaos, I added Henge Docks’ Vertical Docking Station for MacBook Pro to my desktop. So far, it’s the best solution I’ve found.

Check out my full video review below.

Kickstarter Success Story LandingZone is a Sleek Docking Station for the MacBook Air [Macworld / iWorld 2012]

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LandingZone

SAN FRANCISCO, MACWORLD / IWORLD 2012 — I’ve been looking for a docking station for my 11-inch MacBook Air ever since I picked it up a few months back. Not only has there not been anything that has caught my eye, but there haven’t been many available to even look at.

But there’s a Kickstarter-backed docking station that is on display here at Macworld/iWorld that is on my radar: LandingZone.