AnkerLaptop Docking Station, 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station, Triple Display with 2 x 4K HDMI and 1 x DP, 85W Charging for Laptop, 10 Gbps USB-C and 5 Gbps USB-A Data, Ethernet, Audio, SD

I picked up this Anker 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station, and it’s been a game-changer for my setup. It has tons of ports, including USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, SD card slots, and more, making it super convenient to connect all my devices in one place.The build quality feels solid, and everything works smoothly. The HDMI ports support dual monitors without any lag, and the charging pass-through keeps my laptop powered up while using multiple peripherals. It’s also plug-and-play, so setup was quick and easy.If you need a reliable docking station with plenty of connectivity options, this is a great choice. Works perfectly for work, gaming, or just decluttering your desk. Highly recommend!

I have had no issues running this with my work laptop HP Laptop running Windows 10 and my Dell Inspiron 17 running Ubuntu 20.10/Windows 10. Both laptops charge, and all ports seem to work well. In general, the worst part of the USB-C format is the confusing amount of different laptops that seem to implement it in different ways. Not this product's fault; as I said, it works well with Dell and HP while my HP Laptop dock runs with both laptops, but under Ubuntu or Windows 10 on my Dell, it falls short. The HP Dock is a Thunderbolt dock, and my Dell is a Display port marked with a DP; the DP Port on my Dell does charge and allows all ports to work with this dock. I mention it because USB-C gets confusing, and mileage may vary depending on the laptop itself. My Hp is marked as Thunderbolt, and my Dell as Display Port, and this product runs wonderfully with both. I found I could get a 4k Display using the DP port on the back of the dock in Ubuntu, but I found it a little problem some and instead switched to using the two HDMI ports instead. Sometimes 4k would flicker, but that can be my older KVM Switch (1080P KVM). I don't mind the two 1080p screens as the dock makes it so easy to switch computers. I wonder why the HDMI port only seems to pump out 1080P and the display port 4k from my experience. Still, my HP dock didn't do 4k at all, so this dock outperformed it. I have even booted my Dell and HP Laptops with a live USB of MX Linux, and with no configuration, it worked. I just changed the display settings a bit.So to sum it up.1) Easy to use - NO Drivers to install!2) Works across Windows and Linux.3) Affordable and better than my work HP Thunderbolt dock.4) Works with USB-C marked PD or Thunderbolt.Finally, I would like to say the PD port can get confusing another port format for USB-C. At first, I thought it did not work as I plugged in USB-C devices, and it was not recognized. Then I upgraded to a new Samsung phone with USB-C PD charging support, and it charged and was recognized from the PD port on the dock. So the device has to support USB-C PD. As I said, USB-C is confusing. Now, what are you waiting for? Buy this best Dock on Amazon; it is excellent for Windows and, more importantly, great with Linux. If you have Thunderbolt, the big thing you get from a Thunderbolt dock is the quicker data transfer speeds, but you need to know your laptop supports it. For me, I don't care about my work laptop having maximum data transfer speed. As I said, Thunderbolt does work with this also from what I can tell.1/26/2024 - I am updating this because I also wanted to note that this works great with the Surface Pro 7. The only exception is the built in wired network does not seem to get recognized, but I don't care. I am using WIFI anyway. So Sound, video, and all other devices work perfectly.

I ordered one for my work laptop with 2 monitors, basically plug-in play. Form factor is nice and small with a lot of ports. I might have preferred trading the SD card slots for extra USB ports. Depending on your setup, if the cables are stiff, it might lift up the dock since it's so lite.I then ordered another for my personal laptop, connected everything, only to discover my laptop does not support DisplayPort Alt mode so the HDMIs did not work, which the main reason was to get an extra monitor. So I'll be returning the 2nd one. Again, works great with my work laptop.

I purchased this docking station in November 2024, and for the first few months, it worked great. I loved the convenience and how well it supported my setup — it connected both my LG and Samsung monitors with no issue.BUT after just 6 months, it suddenly stopped working with my personal laptop. I did all the troubleshooting — updated drivers, reset connections, even reinstalled DisplayLink. Still nothing.Now I’ve discovered that this dock is only fully compatible with older devices, which is incredibly frustrating. My newer laptop doesn't connect properly at all — and of course, I'm now outside the return window.This dock was great at first, but if you have a modern laptop, beware — it may not work long-term.

I wanted to have a Branded docking station & this surely helps.Have a Laptop and 2 extended monitors.One monitor with HDMI.Another monitor with Display Port.The seamless movement of the applications or screens between the laptop and the monitors has been really good.Package : arrived on time, good condition, well packaged with extra precautions like air bubble wrap etc.Setup : out of package, I connected to the power socket, plugged in the cables and everything is working like charm.Weight : I'd say lightweight but surely sturdy. Not taking too much space.Ports :USB B -1USB C - 2Audio JackMemory card slots - 2Back :USB B - 2HDMI - 1Display Port - 1Network LAN - 1Power etc.Performance is good and I'd seen a strange phenomenon i.e. screen flicker occurs randomly at times with 2 monitors being connected.Not sure what's causing this but I didn't get time to debug this.Overall a good product