

The Kensington SD5200T Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station retails for under $250, and at this price, is one of the more expensive docks in this roundup.
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As an added plus to the whole package, the dock can be mounted to the back of any VESA-compatible external display (via a mounting plate, sold separately), allowing for a cleaner, less-cluttered desk. The Kensington SD5300T TB3 Docking Station is another cross-platform dock, supporting both macOS and Windows, that provides support for a single 5K monitor or dual 4K displays at 60Hz. Kensington SD5200T Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station However, if you don’t need Firewire support, you can pick up the Mac/ Windows version for $289. USB-A ports don’t offer Thunderbolt compatibility. You can connect multiple displays to this device via the miniDisplay Port and a TB3 port however, unless that display is ALSO a TB display, you’re going to have issues daisy-chaining any additional devices to it, so be aware. Ports: There are 13 different legacy ports, including five USB-A 3.1 ports, one FireWire 800 port, gigabit Ethernet, two TB3 ports, one miniDisplay Port, one SD card reader and one audio out port. Coming in two versions – one with Firewire 800 support and one without – the dock works with both Mac and Windows machines. Let it be known that this is a solid, well-built, and easy to use dock. Best of all, Corsair has its own security slot to help prevent theft when you are out and about and using the Corsair. On top of that, there is plenty of power to connect up to two 4K displays running at 60Hz each, which is in line with most of the dock options on this list. One of the standout aspects is the 85W of power which works with smart charging technology as a passthrough to your MBP. With the Corsair TBT100 Thunderbolt 3 Dock ($249.99), you need just one cable to add a whole host of ports to your MacBook. Add in a 4K HDMI port, 4K Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, and Ethernet, and you have a pretty robust selection of ports to work with on the HyperDrive Pro.Īlso read: External Display Not Working? Try These 14 Fixes for macOS 4. Ports: there are two USB-C ports (PD), two USB-A 3.0 ports and both a microSD and SD Memory card slot. To that end it does a good job, with a slimmer design than its rivals and an aluminum enclosure that comes in MacBook-like Space Gray and Silver colors.
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As with many of the best docking stations, the HyperDrive Pro tries its best to blend with the sleek MacBook design.
