My personal favorite is because of its portability. There are even some docking stations that let you set up your MacBook Pro in clamshell mode. Some of them are very similar to hubs - a stand-alone box with a number of ports. It also has a hybrid 3.5mm microphone/headphone jack, so you can connect your podcasting gear, right to your MacBook Pro.ĭocking stations are designed for multi-display use with charging support. The DisplayPort supports a single 5K display at 60Hz or you can connect two 4K displays (one via DisplayPort and one via USB-C) up to 60Hz. It's small enough to fit in your backpack if you need to take your hub on the go but is definitely powerful enough to be a stationary docking station. This powerful port extender is one of my favorites. I have one monitor connected to the dock through HDMI at 1920x1080, and a second monitor connected to the VGA port. I have a Dell WD15 dock connected to a 2017 MacBook Pro. If you're hesitant to get a new MacBook Pro because you hate the idea of using all kinds of. The Tethered Docking Station, Horizontal Docking Station, and Vertical Docking Station unite in.
