USB hubs and docking stations

Buying guide

A hub multiplies ports, while a docking station connects a laptop to your workspace with a single cable – monitor, network, peripherals and charging all at once. The main difference is power: a desk hub that draws power only from the port can't cope with heavy loads – for that you need a model with its own power supply. If you'll use the dock with a monitor, check what resolution and refresh rate it supports and whether your laptop's Type-C port carries video – not all of them do.