12 best docking stations

For connoisseurs of stylish gizmos, Apple offers a compact docking station, made in a minimalist design. It is made of high quality silicone. This material has a lot of advantages - it is durable, prevents slipping on the surface, provides excellent stability. The docking station is suitable for Apple gadgets with a Lightning connector. To use it, you need to connect it to any power source.

The device will look stylish in any room, ensure order on the table due to its compact size, and make charging your smartphone more convenient. And all this at a very affordable price. Users like that gadgets can be charged with just one movement without removing the covers. And the silicone base leaves no marks even on the most capricious surfaces. The only drawback is the poor functionality of the device.

Compact yet durable mini docking station designed to charge your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPod Nano with a Lightning connector. An adapter with a USB interface is used to connect the device to the network; it connects directly to a laptop or computer via USB. Unlike the usual charging method, the docking station protects the smartphone from overcharging and power surges. With this compact yet reliable docking station, you can charge your smartphone anywhere - at home, at work, while driving, while traveling on a plane or train.

That is why users like the model so much - they consider it convenient, practical, well-made.With its help, it is really very convenient to charge your smartphone, and the small size allows you to carry it not only in your bag, but simply in your pocket.

The compact docking station is designed for any iPhone with a Lightning connector. The smartphone is installed vertically, so the screen is perfectly visible. It is not necessary to remove the cover, which can also be called a plus. The functionality is not limited to this - while charging, you can talk on the speakerphone, listen to music by connecting active speakers or a stereo system to the docking station. The list of advantages is complemented by a laconic but stylish design, compact size - the device will perfectly fit into any interior.

Pleased with user reviews. They note good workmanship, nice design. They like the ease of charging their smartphone, the convenience of using the dock as a stand for video calls, and the ability to sync with a computer and charge at the same time. Some consider only light weight to be a minus - it is inconvenient to remove the phone from the device with one hand. Otherwise, this is an excellent solution for an affordable amount.

This is not just a phone charging station, but a multifunctional device that simultaneously serves as a USB hub with eight different ports. The docking station is compact, works from a network adapter or a laptop. Wireless charging, suitable for almost all smartphones, including the new iPhone X.You can connect up to eight devices to the docking station at the same time - there are 3 USB 3.1 ports, slots for SD and MicroSD memory cards, a connector for Ethernet and HDMI with support for 4K resolution. The device has a stylish design and well-thought-out design. The top extends for wireless charging of the phone, while the user can adjust the level of inclination at their discretion.

The body of the device is made of aluminum, has a protective rubberized layer that minimizes heat while charging the smartphone. And if overheating does occur, the docking station will simply turn off. This model manages to find only one drawback - the high cost, but given the functionality, it does not have many competitors on the market. Plus, you can put it for the positive feedback from users - everything works as it should, the docking station is fully consistent with the manufacturer's description.

This docking station is specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of your MacBook Pro and Air. It fits perfectly on the case, adding ports for a variety of occasions - Lightning 3, USB Type-C, HDMI, 2 USB 3.0 ports and a memory card slot. In addition, it provides very high data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb / s, and a 100 W power supply quickly charges the laptop even while the user is working. In general, the docking station allows you to connect many devices at the same time - a keyboard and mouse, a printer, an external hard drive, a webcam and other gadgets.

In addition, users highlight a very stylish design, pleasant to the touch surface, high mobility, long service life and affordable price for such a useful thing. The only wish the manufacturer would like to express is that the docking station be compatible with a large number of laptop models.

The model is suitable for all laptops that support Thunderbolt connection, which greatly expands the scope of its use. The docking station is equipped with a 240 W power supply and an AC adapter. With this compact but functional device, you can organize the most convenient multimedia infrastructure on your desktop. A large number of different connectors allows you to simultaneously connect a keyboard and mouse, multiple monitors, speakers, an external hard drive, headphones. What's more, the docking station supports fast data transfers up to 40Gbps.

Some users believe that the best model has not yet been invented. But this is the opinion of individual buyers, which should not be taken at face value. Although it is close to the truth - the docking station is really well made, convenient, helps to optimally organize the workspace, gives more opportunities for using additional devices. There was no particular negative in relation to this model.

The model is useful for those whose field of activity is related to working at a computer. A professional docking station allows you to connect all the peripheral devices necessary for daily use - monitors, printers, scanners, headphones, microphone, mouse, keyboard, speakers. Due to the large number of connectors, all this can be done at the same time. And this is with the minimum size (150x32x80mm) and weight of the docking station (224 g). It's nice that the manufacturer gives a one-year warranty on the device.

No complaints about the operation of the gadget according to user reviews can not be found. They like the functionality, compactness, convenience of the docking station. It is made of high quality, has a lot of necessary connectors, and lasts a long time. The cost is high, but quite typical for gadgets of this type.

Although this docking station is manufactured by HP, it also works with laptops from other manufacturers that have USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt connectors. By connecting the device to the main laptop, you can connect three 4K monitors to it, all the necessary accessories, having access to them simultaneously. You can charge your laptop at the same time. In total, the docking station has 10 connectors for connecting a wide variety of devices. With all its advantages and functionality, the gadget has a very small size - 122 x 122 x 45 mm.

Customers appreciated the quality and functionality of the universal docking station, but they believe that this is a professional-level device, so not everyone will need it in everyday life.Otherwise, they are pleased with the idea of ​​​​the manufacturer in one really small device to collect so many possibilities. Therefore, the HP docking station is worth the money and can be safely recommended for purchase.

An excellent model for convenient and, most importantly, fast work with 2.5" or 3.5" SATA form factor data drives. It connects to a PC via a USB 3.0 interface, which ensures ease of change and increases the speed of data transfer. With all its advantages, the device has a small size, looks neat and stylish.

From themselves, users add good workmanship, pleasant and durable materials. In operation, the device shows itself well, copes with all the tasks declared by the manufacturer. Serious shortcomings of the docking station in the user reviews can not be found.

The docking station is functional, has an unusual, not boring design, connects to a PC via a USB 3.0 interface, which allows you to increase the amount of stored information to serious numbers - 6 TB. The compatible device interface is SATA. Among the advantages, one can single out an indicator, support for hot swapping, compatibility with most operating systems.

The main reasons why users often pay attention to this model are affordable price, nice, non-standard design, and good technical characteristics.This is quite a high-quality and functional docking station for hard drives, which is hard to say something bad about.

One of the best solutions for connecting SATA or IDE 3.5", 2.5" hard drives to PC via USB 3.0 port. Thoughtful design allows for quick insertion and removal of drives, comes with a power supply and cable. This model is especially often purchased by system administrators to copy user information from one disk to another - the presence of an IDE interface helps them solve problems with old equipment.

Among not the main, but pleasant advantages, users include the stylish design of the docking station. It is strikingly different from other models - it is made in black and red, has a rounded smooth body. Technical characteristics also seem quite successful to them.

A convenient and fairly versatile docking station for 2.5" or 3.5" HDD and SSD drives. Vertical connection is very convenient for many users, fire-resistant high-quality ABS plastic ensures reliability and increases safety of use. The model is suitable for SATA drives, the volume of which does not exceed 8 TB.An additional advantage is the stylish design of the docking station - it will look great in any room, decorate your desktop.

The advantages of users include the presence of a button for auto-cloning disks, strength, quality factor in the manufacture of the model, the stability of its operation and functionality.The docking station does its job perfectly, there are no problems with it.