Perhaps a user’s only complaint about the newer Macbook models is that it doesn't have enough necessary ports. Enhance the productivity of your Macbook by attaching a docking station that comes with a host of ports not found on newer Macs – these include USB-A ports, HDMI ports, extra USB-C ports, ethernet jacks, memory card slots, VGA ports and lots more. Some USB hubs are designed to be taken around with you, while others make the laptop as efficient as a desktop computer, ideal for office usage. Here are some of the best docking stations for Macbooks that you can find on Amazon.
This 14-in-1 dock for the Macbook is one of the most incredible productivity enhancers. It connects to your Mac using a single USB-C port and grants you access to two extra USB-C ports, three USB-A ports which are USB 3.0 capable, making for fast data transfer. You also get an RJ45 jack to stabilise the internet connection and get better speeds. If you’re presenting on a TV or an external screen, the two 4K enabled HDMI ports will come in handy. Other ports include a 3.5 mm audio jack, two USB-A 2.0 ports, a VGA port along with SD and MicroSD card reader slots. Since it only uses one USB-C port on the laptop, the others are free to be used in tandem with the docking station’s ports.
If you use your laptop on a desk at work, this is a great docking station as it nets you a host of mainstream ports, along with improving laptop performance. How? It is meant to be placed underneath the laptop, improving airflow and thermals. This is a neat solution for tidying cables and hiding the docking station. The dock has ports at the back and rubber feet at the top and bottom for extra rigidity. With 14 different ports- 2 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0, 2 USB-C, a USB-C power delivery port, a VGA port, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio slot, and two slots for memory cards – one for microSD and the other for SD cards – and finally, an ethernet port, it is the ultimate productivity booster that goes hand in hand with a Macbook.
Long gone are the days when external docks would dangle from one side of the laptop. This multiport dock utilises two of your laptop ports but sits flush with the side of the device, acting as an extension. Despite its low profile design, the dock manages to have 6 ports- ethernet, 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, and a 4K capable HDMI port. The dock has all the essential ports that an everyday office user can make the most of. A simple gadget, it enhances the use scenarios of your Macbook and makes it fit for use in all environments. Since two of your ports are covered, you can use one of the USB-C PD ports to charge the laptop. It comes in two colours, so you can pick the one that matches your laptop.
This compact USB hub for Macbooks is quite compact but manages to make the most of the space available by giving you up to 12 usable ports. Simply hook it up to your Macbook’s USB-C port, and you’ve got options to access a host of external peripherals. You can plug in two USB 3.0 devices, two USB 2.0 compatible external drives, two HDMI cables (both ports support 4K video), a VGA port for older displays, two SD card slots- one MicroSD and the other standard size. Perhaps the best part is that it even comes with an RJ45 port, which lets you plug in an ethernet cable making for better and more stable internet connections, ideal for programmers, developers and online workers. The 3.5mm audio jack works for audio output as well as input.