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2. Anker Prime 14-in-1
Best for: A permanent desk with lots of devices
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A dock turns one USB-C cable into monitors, Ethernet, USB ports and charging, so your laptop goes from bag to full desk setup in a second. Before you buy, check two things: your laptop’s USB-C port (it needs to support video out – Thunderbolt and USB4 ports do) and, if you use a MacBook, whether the dock can show different things on two screens. Several cheaper docks only mirror on macOS, and I’ve flagged them. (Here’s how we choose products.)
- Best overall: UGREEN 10-in-1 (#1)
- Best desk hub with built-in power: Anker Prime 14-in-1 (#2)
- Best for MacBooks: UGREEN Thunderbolt 4 13-in-1 (#3)
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| # | Product | Best for | Key spec | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGREEN Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, 10-in-1 Dual 4K@60Hz USB-C HubBest overall | Windows laptops with two monitors | 2 × HDMI (4K@60Hz) · 100W PD · Gigabit Ethernet · SD/TF · 4 × USB | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | Anker Prime Docking Station, 14-in-1 Dual Monitor, 160WBest desk hub with built-in power | A permanent desk with lots of devices | 14 ports · built-in 180W supply · 160W across 4 charging ports · display | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | UGREEN Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, 13-in-1, 40GbpsBest for MacBooks | MacBooks and Thunderbolt laptops | Thunderbolt 4 · dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K · 96W charging · 180W adapter | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | Anker USB-C Hub, 11-in-1 Docking Station Dual Monitor with 4K HDMI and DPBest for HDMI + DisplayPort | Monitors with DisplayPort inputs | HDMI + DisplayPort · 100W PD in · 10Gbps USB-C/A · SD/TF | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | UGREEN Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, Dual 4K@60Hz 7-in-1 USB-C HubBest compact dock | Hot-desking and small bags | 2 × HDMI (4K@60Hz) · 4 × 10Gbps USB · 100W PD · 91g | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | Anker Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, 8-in-1 USB-C HubBest budget pick | Basic dual-screen setups | 2 × HDMI · Gigabit Ethernet · 85W PD · SD/microSD | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. UGREEN Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, 10-in-1 Dual 4K@60Hz USB-C Hub
by UGREEN
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Windows laptop users who want two monitors, wired internet and card readers from one small hub.
Verdict: Our pick for most Windows desks. Two HDMI ports for dual 4K@60Hz screens (one does 8K@30Hz on supported laptops), 100W USB-C power in with up to 85W to the laptop, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD slots, and four USB data ports.
What we like
- Dual 4K@60Hz on Windows (listing)
- Gigabit Ethernet and SD/TF slots
- 2-year UGREEN warranty
Worth knowing
- On macOS, both monitors mirror each other (listing)
- Sold by UGREEN’s own store (third-party seller on Amazon)
- Use your laptop’s own USB-C charger
Key specs
- Displays
- 2 × HDMI, 4K@60Hz (listing)
- Charging
- 100W PD in, up to 85W to laptop (listing)
- Ports
- Ethernet, SD/TF, 1 × USB-C + 3 × USB-A data (listing)
- Seller seen
- UGREEN Group Limited UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
2. Anker Prime Docking Station, 14-in-1 Dual Monitor, 160W
by Anker
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a proper desktop dock that powers itself and charges a phone, tablet and laptop at once.
Verdict: A desktop dock with a built-in 180W power supply, 160W shared across four fast-charging ports, dual-display support, and a little screen showing power use. It supports USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt laptops on macOS 12+, Windows 10/11 and ChromeOS.
What we like
- Built-in power supply – no brick (listing)
- Charges up to four devices at once
- 24-month Anker warranty
Worth knowing
- Mains powered; the listing doesn’t state the plug type
- Not compatible with Linux (listing)
- Sold by AnkerDirect UK (brand store, third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Charging
- 160W total, built-in 180W supply (listing)
- Works with
- USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt laptops (listing)
- Seller seen
- AnkerDirect UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
3. UGREEN Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, 13-in-1, 40Gbps
by UGREEN
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: MacBook and Thunderbolt laptop owners who want two separate screens and fast storage.
Verdict: A Thunderbolt 4 dock with 40Gbps bandwidth, dual 4K@60Hz (through its Thunderbolt and DisplayPort outputs) or a single 8K@30Hz screen, up to 96W of laptop charging from the included 180W adapter, plus Gigabit Ethernet and five USB ports. The listing names MacBooks with M1 to M4 chips and Intel Macs.
What we like
- Built for MacBook and Thunderbolt laptops (listing)
- Power adapter included – up to 96W to the laptop
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4
Worth knowing
- Needs macOS 14.5+ or Windows 11 23H2 (listing)
- Mains adapter – the listing doesn’t state the plug type
- Sold by UGREEN’s own store (third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Displays
- Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz (listing)
- Charging
- Up to 96W, 180W adapter included (listing)
- Ports
- Ethernet, 3 × USB-A, 2 × USB-C, TB4 downstream (listing)
- Seller seen
- UGREEN Group Limited UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
4. Anker USB-C Hub, 11-in-1 Docking Station Dual Monitor with 4K HDMI and DP
by Anker
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone with one HDMI and one DisplayPort monitor, or a monitor that only takes DisplayPort.
Verdict: An HDMI and a DisplayPort output for two screens, 100W power in with up to 85W pass-through, 10Gbps USB-C and USB-A data ports, two slower USB-A ports and SD/microSD slots.
What we like
- HDMI and DisplayPort outputs (listing)
- 10Gbps USB-C and USB-A ports
- SD and microSD slots
Worth knowing
- Two screens run at up to 2K@60Hz each, or 1080p on DP 1.2 laptops (listing)
- Charger not included
- Sold by AnkerDirect UK (brand store, third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Displays
- HDMI + DisplayPort (listing)
- Charging
- 100W PD in, up to 85W to laptop (listing)
- Seller seen
- AnkerDirect UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
5. UGREEN Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, Dual 4K@60Hz 7-in-1 USB-C Hub
by UGREEN
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who carries a dock between home and office and wants two screens without the bulk.
Verdict: A 91g aluminium hub with two HDMI ports for dual 4K@60Hz, four 10Gbps data ports (two USB-C, two USB-A) and 100W pass-through charging (up to 85W to the laptop).
What we like
- Small and light – 91g (listing)
- Four 10Gbps data ports
- Dual 4K@60Hz on Windows
Worth knowing
- On macOS, both monitors mirror each other (listing)
- No Ethernet or card reader
- Sold by UGREEN’s own store (third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Displays
- 2 × HDMI, 4K@60Hz (listing)
- Ports
- 2 × USB-C + 2 × USB-A at 10Gbps (listing)
- Seller seen
- UGREEN Group Limited UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
6. Anker Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, 8-in-1 USB-C Hub
by Anker
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants two screens, Ethernet and a card reader for the least outlay, and doesn’t need 60Hz on both.
Verdict: Two HDMI ports (4K@30Hz on both, or 4K@60Hz on one), Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD slots, USB-C and two USB-A ports, and 85W pass-through charging.
What we like
- Ethernet and SD slots in a small hub
- 18-month Anker warranty
Worth knowing
- Dual screens run at 4K@30Hz (listing)
- Charger not included
- Sold by AnkerDirect UK (brand store, third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Displays
- 2 × HDMI – dual 4K@30Hz or single 4K@60Hz (listing)
- Charging
- 85W pass-through (listing)
- Seller seen
- AnkerDirect UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
FAQ
Will a USB-C dock work with my laptop?
Only if your laptop’s USB-C port supports video out (DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB4 or Thunderbolt). Check your laptop’s spec page before buying.
Can I use two different screens on a MacBook with a dock?
It depends on the dock and the Mac. The UGREEN 7-in-1 (#5) and 10-in-1 (#1) listings say both monitors mirror on macOS. The UGREEN Thunderbolt 4 dock (#3) is made for MacBooks – also check how many external displays your MacBook supports.
Do docking stations charge the laptop?
All six pass power through. The Anker Prime (#2) and UGREEN Thunderbolt 4 (#3) have their own power; the others need your laptop’s USB-C charger plugged into the dock.
