Brydge added three new models to its ProDock line of vertical MacBook docking stations on Tuesday. These bring fresh features, including Thunderbolt 5 support, to products that let users slide their Mac into a vertical cradle that takes a minimal amount of space.
Each of the three new models is intended for a different kind of user, with a range of features to match.
Brydge ProDock docking stations take MacBooks in a different direction
While many MacBook users continue to use the laptop’s screen and keyboard, others switch entirely to roomier external peripherals and leave the Mac’s screen closed. Vertical docking stations are made for the second group.
They hold the MacBook upright instead of lying flat, freeing up valuable desk space while creating a cleaner, less cluttered workspace. Plus, a single connection can link the notebook to external displays, a full-size keyboard and mouse, wired networking, high-speed storage and other accessories, making it easy to switch between portable and desktop use.
Three new vertical docking stations for 2026
Brydge has made vertical docks for almost a decade, but the last new ProDock was announced in July 2022, making Monday’s additions the first in four years. And instead of offering a single premium model, the company now has three options — the Solo, Duo and Trio.
The new ProDock Solo ($229) serves as the entry-level option for students and home office users. It connects via USB-C 3.1 at up to 10Gbps, and drives a single 4K display at 60Hz. The dock delivers 90W of laptop charging and provides seven ports.
The refreshed ProDock Duo ($399) adds new features and a space black finish to Brydge’s previous Thunderbolt 4 dock. Offering 40Gbps of bandwidth, it drives dual 4K displays at 60Hz, delivers 90W laptop charging and boasts 10 ports including Thunderbolt 4 downstream connections. There’s also an upgraded 10W wireless charging pad (up from 7.5W).
At the top of the range, the new ProDock Trio ($459) is designed for demanding workflows, offering greater bandwidth and support for multiple external displays. With 120/80Gbps of bandwidth, it drives triple 4K displays at 144Hz or two 8K displays at 60Hz simultaneously, while delivering 140W of laptop charging through a single cable. It features eleven ports, including three high-speed downstream connections.
“The ProDock changed how MacBook users think about desk setups. With the ProDock family, we’re bringing that same experience to a much wider audience, whether you’re a student who needs one clean monitor and a charging cable, or a creative professional running three 4K displays off a single MacBook Pro,” said Mat Senton, Co-CEO, Brydge.
The ProDock Duo and ProDock Trio launched in the United States on Tuesday, July 14. Brydge says the ProDock Solo is scheduled to reach stores on July 25.
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 26 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh SE/30 (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer.
That’s because he’s a “tablet first” type of guy. Rather than use a Macbook, he connects a keyboard case to the iPad. And instead of a desktop Mac, he connects his tablet to a 27-inch display and full-size keyboard. (So don’t try to tell him that everyone has to use a Mac to be productive.)
Before coming to Cult of Mac, Ed wrote for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
