Laptop Docks and Port Replicators

These five docks are compared on host interface, display outputs, monitor count, USB and network ports, power delivery and price. The range runs from a compact USB-C hub to a full Thunderbolt 4 dock supporting quad monitor setups, with host compatibility varying significantly between models. Buyers should check their laptop port type and power needs carefully, since several docks here require a specific host standard such as Thunderbolt 3 or 4 to function as listed.

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Winner

Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Powe

The Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub at £21.57 is the lowest priced option here and a sensible starting point for basic single monitor setups, rather than a pick for every use case.

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Product	Brand	Price	Retailers	Interface	Rated power	Listed product details
Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Powe	Manhattan	£21.57	PCHub	USB 3.2	100W	Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Power Delivery (100W) to USB-C Port (Note additional USB-C wall charger and USB-C cable needed). HDMI 4k@60Hz. USB-A 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1 aka USB 3.0. Universal for all devices. Cable 11cm
Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B USB-C Dock. Triple Display - 4K HDMI & DP	Tripp Lite	£57.79	PCHub	USB 3	100W	Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B USB-C Dock. Triple Display - 4K HDMI & DP. VGA. USB 3.x (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 Hub Ports. GbE. 100W PD Charging
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual 4K 60Hz Monitor TB3 Laptop Dock	StarTech.com	£86.49	PCHub	Not listed	85W	StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual 4K 60Hz Monitor TB3 Laptop Docking Station with DisplayPort. HDMI & 1080p VGA - 85W Power Delivery & Charging - 2x USB-A. Ethernet - Mac & Windows
i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock. 2x HDMI 1x USB-C video with Po	i-tec	£98.80	PCHub	Not listed	140W	i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock. 2x HDMI 1x USB-C video with Power Delivery 140W + Universal Charger 140 W
Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging. 4	PLUGABLE TECHNOLOGIES	£372.76	PCHub	Not listed	100W	Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging. 4K Quad Monitor Setup for Thunderbolt 4 Windows Laptops. Thunderbolt Certified Dock with 2x HDMI. 2x DisplayPort. 2.5G Ethernet. 7x USB. SD

1. Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Powe

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Price shown £21.57

A 3 port USB-C dock with HDMI, USB-A and USB-C, HDMI output at 4K 60 Hz, and USB-A at 5 Gbps.

The Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub provides three ports covering HDMI, USB-A and USB-C, with the HDMI output supporting 4K at 60 Hz and the USB-A port running at 5 Gbps over USB 3.2 Gen 1.

USB-C power delivery is listed at up to 100W, though this requires a separate USB-C wall charger and cable, and the unit has a short 11 cm built in cable.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Powe. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Dock bandwidth and display testing

Measure sustained transfer throughput and verify simultaneous display modes and link stability against the host connection.

A comparable third-party result for Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Powe is not included here. See USB4 capability and bandwidth definitions explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £21.57 this is the cheapest dock in the roundup by a wide margin.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Manhattan
Price	£21.57
Interface	USB 3.2
Rated power	100W
Listed product details	Manhattan USB-C Dock/Hub. Ports (x3) HDMI. USB-A and USB-C. With Power Delivery (100W) to USB-C Port (Note additional USB-C wall charger and USB-C cable needed). HDMI 4k@60Hz. USB-A 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1 aka USB 3.0. Universal for all devices. Cable 11cm

Compatible hardware

Check against Compatible laptopsCheck the host USB-C or Thunderbolt port supports the dock functions and power delivery.
Check against Computer monitorsMatch dock video outputs to monitor inputs, resolution and refresh rate.
Check against Network adaptersConfirm whether the dock provides the required Ethernet speed or an adapter is needed.

What we like

Lowest price in the roundup
4K 60 Hz HDMI output
5 Gbps USB-A port

What we don't like

Requires a separate USB-C wall charger and cable for power delivery
Single display output only, with a short 11 cm cable

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2. Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B USB-C Dock. Triple Display - 4K HDMI & DP

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Price shown £57.79

A USB-C dock offering triple display support across HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA, alongside Gigabit Ethernet and 100W power delivery.

The Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B is listed for triple display output through HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. Its listing identifies 4K HDMI and DisplayPort, alongside VGA, without specifying an individual resolution for every output.

It includes USB 3.x ports at 5 Gbps alongside USB 2.0 hub ports, Gigabit Ethernet and 100W power delivery, though host support for the full feature set must be checked before purchase.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B USB-C Dock. Triple Display - 4K HDMI & DP. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Dock bandwidth and display testing

Measure sustained transfer throughput and verify simultaneous display modes and link stability against the host connection.

A comparable third-party result for Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B USB-C Dock. Triple Display - 4K HDMI & DP is not included here. See USB4 capability and bandwidth definitions explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £57.79 this sits toward the lower end of the roundup, above the Manhattan hub but below the Thunderbolt and multi display docks.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Tripp Lite
Price	£57.79
Interface	USB 3
Rated power	100W
Listed product details	Tripp Lite U442-DOCK7D-B USB-C Dock. Triple Display - 4K HDMI & DP. VGA. USB 3.x (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 Hub Ports. GbE. 100W PD Charging

Compatible hardware

Check against Compatible laptopsCheck the host USB-C or Thunderbolt port supports the dock functions and power delivery.
Check against Computer monitorsMatch dock video outputs to monitor inputs, resolution and refresh rate.
Check against Network adaptersConfirm whether the dock provides the required Ethernet speed or an adapter is needed.

What we like

Triple display outputs across three different connector types
Gigabit Ethernet included
100W power delivery

What we don't like

Host support must be checked before relying on triple display output
Mixes USB 3.x and older USB 2.0 hub ports

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3. StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual 4K 60Hz Monitor TB3 Laptop Dock

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Price shown £86.49

A Thunderbolt 3 dock delivering dual 4K 60 Hz outputs plus an extra 1080p VGA connection, listed for both Mac and Windows hosts.

The StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock provides dual 4K 60 Hz video via DisplayPort and HDMI, with an additional 1080p VGA output for a third lower resolution display.

It includes 85W power delivery, two USB-A ports and Ethernet, and is listed for use with both Mac and Windows systems, though it requires a Thunderbolt 3 host to operate.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual 4K 60Hz Monitor TB3 Laptop Dock. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Dock bandwidth and display testing

Measure sustained transfer throughput and verify simultaneous display modes and link stability against the host connection.

A comparable third-party result for StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual 4K 60Hz Monitor TB3 Laptop Dock is not included here. See USB4 capability and bandwidth definitions explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £86.49 this sits in the middle of the roundup, priced above the USB-C docks and below the i-tec and Plugable models.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	StarTech.com
Price	£86.49
Rated power	85W
Listed product details	StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Dual 4K 60Hz Monitor TB3 Laptop Docking Station with DisplayPort. HDMI & 1080p VGA - 85W Power Delivery & Charging - 2x USB-A. Ethernet - Mac & Windows

Compatible hardware

Check against Compatible laptopsCheck the host USB-C or Thunderbolt port supports the dock functions and power delivery.
Check against Computer monitorsMatch dock video outputs to monitor inputs, resolution and refresh rate.
Check against Network adaptersConfirm whether the dock provides the required Ethernet speed or an adapter is needed.

What we like

Dual 4K 60 Hz outputs plus a third VGA display
Listed for both Mac and Windows hosts
85W power delivery included

What we don't like

Requires a Thunderbolt 3 host, unlike the USB-C docks in this group
Only two USB-A ports listed

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4. i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock. 2x HDMI 1x USB-C video with Po

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Price shown £98.80

A USB-C nano dock supporting up to three displays via two HDMI and one USB-C video output, bundled with a 140W universal charger.

The i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock offers three display outputs through two HDMI ports and one USB-C video port, though specific resolution and refresh rate figures are not stated.

Power delivery is listed at 140W, the highest in this roundup, and the dock is supplied with a 140W universal charger included in the box.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock. 2x HDMI 1x USB-C video with Po. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Dock bandwidth and display testing

Measure sustained transfer throughput and verify simultaneous display modes and link stability against the host connection.

A comparable third-party result for i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock. 2x HDMI 1x USB-C video with Po is not included here. See USB4 capability and bandwidth definitions explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £98.80 this is the second most expensive dock in the roundup, below only the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 model.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	i-tec
Price	£98.80
Rated power	140W
Listed product details	i-tec Metal USB-C Nano 3x Display Dock. 2x HDMI 1x USB-C video with Power Delivery 140W + Universal Charger 140 W

Compatible hardware

Check against Compatible laptopsCheck the host USB-C or Thunderbolt port supports the dock functions and power delivery.
Check against Computer monitorsMatch dock video outputs to monitor inputs, resolution and refresh rate.
Check against Network adaptersConfirm whether the dock provides the required Ethernet speed or an adapter is needed.

What we like

140W power delivery, the highest listed in this group
140W universal charger included with the dock
Supports up to three displays

What we don't like

Resolution and refresh rate for the display outputs are not stated
Second highest price in the roundup

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5. Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging. 4

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Price shown £372.76

A 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock built for quad 4K monitor setups on Windows laptops, with extensive USB, networking and card reader ports.

The Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock supports a 4K quad monitor setup via two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs, intended for Thunderbolt 4 equipped Windows laptops.

It adds 2.5G Ethernet, seven USB ports, an SD card slot and 100W charging, making it the most heavily equipped dock in this comparison.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging. 4. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Dock bandwidth and display testing

Measure sustained transfer throughput and verify simultaneous display modes and link stability against the host connection.

A comparable third-party result for Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging. 4 is not included here. See USB4 capability and bandwidth definitions explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £372.76 this is by far the most expensive dock in the roundup, well above the other four models.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	PLUGABLE TECHNOLOGIES
Price	£372.76
Rated power	100W
Listed product details	Plugable Technologies 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 100W Charging. 4K Quad Monitor Setup for Thunderbolt 4 Windows Laptops. Thunderbolt Certified Dock with 2x HDMI. 2x DisplayPort. 2.5G Ethernet. 7x USB. SD

Compatible hardware

Check against Compatible laptopsCheck the host USB-C or Thunderbolt port supports the dock functions and power delivery.
Check against Computer monitorsMatch dock video outputs to monitor inputs, resolution and refresh rate.
Check against Network adaptersConfirm whether the dock provides the required Ethernet speed or an adapter is needed.

What we like

Supports up to four 4K monitors
2.5G Ethernet and seven USB ports
SD card slot included

What we don't like

Highest price by a significant margin in this roundup
The listed quad monitor setup is for Thunderbolt 4 Windows laptops

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