Docking Station vs USB Hub: Which Do I Buy?

Discover the key differences between a hub and a docking station for your device connectivity needs. Our blog explains the pros and cons of each, features, capabilities, and benefits to help you make the best choice.

This USB-C Gen 2 10Gbps docking station turns your USB-C ® or Thunderbolt™ 3 MacBook Pro, Windows laptop, and Chromebook into a powerful workstation.

USB-C & USB-A Dock - Hybrid Universal Triple Monitor Laptop Docking Station DisplayPort & HDMI 4K 60Hz - 85W Power Delivery, 6x USB Hub, GbE, Audio

This USB-C multiport adapter with HDMI turns your MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, or other USB-C laptop into a workstation, anywhere you go. The USB Type-C multiport adapter provides 4K HDMI video output, a USB Type-C port (data/power), two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port and an SD card reader slot, all through one connection to your laptop's USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Plus, it offers advanced charging through USB Power 3.0.

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