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Oct 07, 2023

Amazon Prime Day docking station deals 2023 Day 2: Laptop USB hubs from $19

Get more connectivity for your laptop with a docking station deal 1. Editor's picks: Best deals overall 2. Helpful quick links 3. Prime Day docking station deals 4. What to expect 5. FAQs Amazon Prime

Get more connectivity for your laptop with a docking station deal

1. Editor's picks: Best deals overall2. Helpful quick links3. Prime Day docking station deals4. What to expect5. FAQs

Amazon Prime Day 2023 may have come to an end - but there are still a few Prime Day docking station deals you can get now.

For even more tech deals still available, visit our Prime Day 2023 hub.

Laptops are amazing, of course, but they're not overburdened with physical connectivity. A docking station adds ports and connectivity to any laptop, so you can attach more peripherals, displays and external storage devices.

We’ve tested, reviewed, and rated hundreds of the best docking stations, so we’re well-placed to help you know what to look for and where to find the best offers on laptop docking stations and USB hubs. The products we've recommended here include loads of USB ports, card readers, HDMI outputs, Ethernet connections, and more.

Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date with the latest laptop dock and USB hub offers.

Dell D3100 Ultra HD/4K Triple Display Docking Station: Was $170 Now $99Save $70 $99 is quite a high price for a laptop docking station, but this unit enables you to run a triple-display setup from one notebook – a move that could make a huge difference to your productivity, especially because it includes support for one 4K screen. It also includes five USB ports and Gigabit Ethernet, and its big-brand status should ensure solid build quality and reliable support.

Baseus Laptop Docking Station: Was $70 Now $40Save $30 Opt for this docking station and you get two HDMI connections, several USB ports, a wired internet connection and SD and microSD card reader slots – fourteen ports in total. It's also got a USB-C to HDMI function that supports 120Hz refresh rates. It's affordable and it'll connect almost anything to anything else, so it's a great purchase, and Baseus already features on our Best Laptop Docking Station list, so the firm clearly has peripheral pedigree.

Hiearcool USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro: Was $30 Now $20Save $10 This is the cheapest product in the roundup and it still includes seven connections, including an HDMI port, several USB ports and two card readers. Its USB-C hub supports 100W power delivery, it has two high-speed USB 3 ports and it slips into a pocket. It has fewer features than other pricier products, but this is a rock-solid and affordable unit.

Falwedi USB-C 14-in-1 Multiport Adapter: Now $60This 14-in-1 unit matches the Baseaus device in its ability to connect almost anything to almost anything else, including 4K displays, memory cards, many different kinds of USB ports and even D-SUB for connecting older devices and screens. It'll run triple displays, it has 100W power delivery and fast USB-C charging.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Was $450 Now $400Save $50 The TS4's $400 price marks it out from everything else here, but this beast has two Thunderbolt 4 connections, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD and microSD card readers, DisplayPort and several super-fast USB ports. It's got eighteen ports in all and adds lashings of functionality to any Windows or Apple PC or laptop. It's pricey and it requires a mains connection, but it's great for any professional who needs maximum connectivity and minimum fuss – and doesn't mind paying for it.

Ugreen 12-in-1 8K Docking Station: Was $329 Now $210Save $119 With 12 ports, 8K support, and data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, the Ugreen USB-C hub for Windows and Mac certainly has a lot going for it. The array includes multiple different USB ports, two HDMI ports for 8K and 4K displays, an SD/MicroSD slot, Ethernet, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Belkin Multiport Docking Station: Now $47If you want a 7-in-1 device from a more familiar brand then the $48 Belkin delivers card readers, a 4K-capable HDMI port and loads of USB connectivity in a small package. Its USB-C port offers 85W of power delivery, it runs 4K screens at 30Hz and is a reliable choice for everyday connectivity expansion.

Plugable USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station: Was $155 Now $119Save $36 This standing station is not particularly portable, but it's got six USB ports, DVI and HDMI outputs and wired internet – and that $36 discount can be increased with a 10% coupon offer. If you're a home worker who needs more connectivity, this is a reliable choice – and its two-year warranty lends peace of mind, too.

Lenovo ThinkPad 40AY0090 Universal USB-C Dock: Now $155The Lenovo unit keeps an eye on security thanks to automatic firmware update installation, and it has four USB ports, DisplayPort and HDMI connections and several other ports. It looks the part, which is no surprise considering it's a ThinkPad product, and it's well-suited to professional environments.

Anyplus 7 in 1 USB docking station: Was $30 Now $23Save $7 Anyplus offers a range of cheap docking stations - but its 7-in-1 multiport is a good budget option when it comes to versatility. The device features one 4K HDMI port, a USB-C port, and three USB ports. There are also slots for SD and MicroSD cards.

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Our pre–Prime Day research on the docking station business has revealed a volatile and unpredictable market where big brands compete against underdog newcomers. It also means that pricing jumps up and down frequently.

Take our favorite Dell D3100, for instance, which has risen, fallen and then risen again in price over the last few months. Our other editorial pick, the Baseus, has jumped all over the place recently – right now it's historically quite expensive if it wasn't for its 15% coupon, but a while back it dropped to less than $40.

It's a common pattern. The affordable Hiearcool has recently seen its price vary by around 20%, and the Anker, Mkighub and Plugable desktop dock have all proved similarly volatile. If you read this and worry that you won't find many Prime Day docking station deals, don't worry. More affordable and volatile products like this often receive discounts on Prime Day itself, even if price drops can't be seen in the weeks beforehand. Four of the ten products we've featured can also be reduced further with coupons.

Our advice? Check for coupons and install a browser extension like Keepa or using a website like CamelCamelCamel to check if your chosen product really is at a historically low price. If not, it's worth looking elsewhere, because many other retailers also offer discounts at the same time as Prime Day.

Get beyond the price drops and it's time to evaluate the products themselves. Before committing to a docking station or USB hub, pay close attention to what connections you need – and what connections each dock has available.

Different products have varying speeds and abilities across their USB ports, others have faster SD card slots, and some will handle higher-resolution displays at faster refresh rates, while some more affordable products can only run displays at a sluggish 30Hz.

You'll want to pay keen attention here, because docking station product pages tend to be littered with jargon and specifications, and you don't want to spend money on a product that's not fit for purpose.

If you're unsure, we recommend delving into the product details, heading to official websites and exploring Amazon's Q&A sections, where eager customers have probably already asked the manufacturers to clarify your queries.

Only hours remain before the best deals on docking stations expire. Amazon Prime Day 2023 ends at midnight on July 12th, so you only have a few hours left to take advantage and find that deal you’ve been looking for.

You'll always need an Amazon Prime description to take advantage of the best Prime Day discounts, but if you're not a subscriber it's never been easier – if you haven't signed up within the past year, you can get a free thirty-day trial. Grab that, save money and cancel it afterwards and you'll be good to go.

You need to be an Amazon Prime member in order to get access to Prime Day deals, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 for a year. It used to be $12.99 per month or $119 per year but there was a price hike last year.

However, new subscribers can take advantage of the 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to buy the deals. You can only use this if you've never been a member before, so it won't be available if you've used it already or if you've signed up for Amazon Prime in the past.

While on the free trial, you get all the other membership benefits including free shipping, access to Prime Video and much more. Do read our Amazon Prime review for full coverage of what you get as part of a membership. That can help you decide if you want to cancel Amazon Prime once your free trial has ended to avoid being charged the monthly fee.

The docking station market is a mix of familiar brands and unusual manufacturers and many of the mainstream products featured here are extremely affordable – so there's plenty of competition. On Prime Day, expect larger discounts on less familiar products while known names and pricier options retain their value with higher prices and smaller reductions.

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