Best docking stations for macbook pro in 2020 imore. Best 5 macbook pro docking station in 2020 superconnect. I have the tb16 and it does not appear to work with the macbook pro. Elgato thunderbolt 3 pro dock for any macbook pros using thunderbolt 3, this. With the landingzone docking station, users line up a touch barequipped macbook pro with the two usbc ports on the left and one on the right, and. I am looking for a universal docking station that would allow both mac and windows devices to work simultaneously.
Here are the best ways to turn your macbook pro, macbook air, or macbook into a. Apple has never made a mac laptop with a builtin port that allowed for a nice, seamless connection to a docking station. Macbook pro, macbook air or ultrabook, you can be upandrunning in seconds. Designed to pair with the tethered docking station, the vertical docking station is available for all three macbook pro models. Awesome vertical macbook pro inch docking station. Works with thunderbolt 3 laptops t3 at full bandwidth. Do macbook or apple screens work on dell or hp docking. We are trying to set up a home office where we can easily connect either of the laptops to a docking station and connect as little cables as possible.
This is my first pick under the best macbook pro docking station. Feb 27, 2020 the best docking station for macbook pro. Unfortunately, the wd19 docking station was never tested by dell on the proprietary apple hardware and operating system. With an astounding 16 ports and a 140w power adapter, it is designed to transform the 16inch macbook pro into a powerful and versatile workstation. Kensington has a long history of providing versatile mac and windows docking solutions. The good news is that usbc is a versatile, reasonably powerful port, so you can also use it to expand your macs capabilities using a usbc hub or dock. The first and only apple macbook docking station with a builtin security feature to protect your macbook, macbook air, and macbook pro. Since well be comparing top dock stations below, it makes sense to explain them first. For some reason i was not able to connect two monitor with my mac book pro using this docking station, either the vga worked or the hdmi but not both at the same time other then this it worked smooth with single monitor, i liked this device overall, everything worked well, it fits well just behind my mac, the cable might need some support where. With up to 85 watts of charging power, this is one of the few docking stations that can power up the 15inch macbook pro and drive two 4k. Landingzone dock 15 secure docking station for macbook pro with retina display model a98 released 2012 to 2015 3.
Apples macbook and macbook pro lines get a docking station. That is largely thanks to the 60 watts of charging, as well as the ability to daisy chain five thunderbolt 3 devices to a single port. Tagus universal dv4k docking station on a macbook pro. Henge docks macbook pro with retina display vertical. Thats why i will be highlighting these docks by which mac they were made for. Macbook pro hub thunderbolt 3 docking station usb c hub usb c to hdmi adapter description. Apr 19, 2010 but mac users have never really had that luxury. Mac ipad iphone apple watch tv music itunes homepod ipod touch apple card accessories gift cards.
Best usbc and thunderbolt 3 docking station for macbook. Designed with highquality kensington security, this dock ensures you can safely leave your valuable computer. Landingzone docking stations for apple macbook computers. The one thing people notice the most are the lack of ports. Landingzone docking station for macbook pro w touchbar has. Mac ipad iphone apple watch tv music itunes homepod ipod touch apple card accessories. However, most new laptops are offering port replicators using usbc or a firewire thunderbolt port.
For multimedia connections, one mini displayport and two hdmi ports are available. Siig dual 4k monitor docking station for macbook pro create a powerful workspace with a docking station that can add multiple connectivity ports to your macbook pro. Was hoping i could use it as i changed from pc to macbook air an aside from this one bit not working it was almost there. The old generations of macbook had just about every port you could possibly think of.
Macbook pro hub thunderbolt 3 docking station usb c hub. The docking station has a wide variety of interesting features. Azdome usb typec docking station jf68 for macbookproair chromebook ipad. Landingzone dock express secure docking station for the macbook pro model a98 with retina display 15inch macbook 3. The docking station from landing zone provides additional ports for your. The sturdy metal construction lends stability to the dock and preinstalled extension cables allow for quick, easy setup. Best usbc and thunderbolt 3 docking station for macbook, pro, air. It will charge it but no displays or usb drives are detected by the macbook. Product description keep your or 15inch macbook pro secured your desk with the landing zone dock. Dell is arguably one of the market leaders in terms of mac accessories. Aug 29, 2017 hello, i am looking for a docking station for a 2016 macbook pro with retina display two thunderbolt 3 ports, but no touch bar. Mac pro 2019 mac pro late 20 mac mini 2018 and later.
Designed specifically for the inch macbook pro, this dock you turn your laptop into an allround desktop solution. Simply dock your macbook to the landingzone and attach a kensington keyed lock. Designed for the in and 15in macbook pro, the oneadapter evri pro usbc hub with 4k hdmi is not a full a docking station in the same way as the larger products tested here. With a sleek, svelte design made to tuck neatly under your macbook pro. Vertical docking station for the macbook pro with thunderbolt. Docking macbook pro it goes to sleep with lid closed i recently purchased a docking station hengedock and i want to doc my macbook pro. Dec 05, 2017 the landingzone usbc docking station for macbook pro with touch bar brings 16 different ports including sd card readers, dual hdmi, kensington lock port, and more. Updated 2020best macbook pro docking station, macbook air. The dock is ideal for virtually all thunderbolt 3 equipped laptops, including the apple macbook pro 2016 and the dell xps. Henge docks was recently acquired by brydge technologies.
Traditional docking stations involve a special docking station connector allowing a laptop to click into place. Vertical docking station for the macbook pro with retina. The vertical docking station for macbook pro with retina display allows users to get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media center pc all from one computer, while simultaneously saving. Docking station thats compatible with both windows and mac. Kensington thunderbolt 3 docking station for macbook pro. Lention usb c thunderbolt 3 to usb c pd charger video cord cable for macbook pro. Landingzone docking station provides a security and. The thunderbolt dock from plugable is a solid docking station that gives your macbook pro a little bit more functionality. Henge docks docking station for macbooks in many ways, todays macbook pro models rivaland even exceedthe capabilities of their desktop alternatives, while of.
Wd19 docking station, macbook we have a load of new wd19 docks. A remarkable feature of this dock is a highspeed data transfer of up to 40gbps. Macbook pro hub thunderbolt 3 docking station usb c hub usb c. You now will find our great henge docks products at. Any cables that you require for the apple device to connect to the docking station i would advise should be apple branded. This landingzone docking station is the most powerful docking station available for the 16inch macbook pro.
Our newest docking station for the macbook pro with touch bar provides an astounding 16 ports. You should start a new thread on the apple forum to get assistance from other apple users. The new vertical docks precision alignment features make onehanded docking and undocking easy and consistent. The best macbook pro docks not only add the port capacity to your laptop but are also able to power your mac, a few highresolution displays, and other devices. With the landingzone docking station, users line up a touch barequipped macbook pro with the two usbc ports on the left and one on the right, and push a lever on the back of the docking station.
The thunderbolt 3 docking station features two thunderbolt 3 usbc ports for connecting to thunderbolt devices and other peripherals that use the usbc connector, as well as displayport video output. Startech sell docking stations for apple mac devices. The macbook seems to recognize all the ports in the docking station, and upon checking display properties, it was even able to identify the monitor i had attached to it, but i couldnt get any display output with any resolution or refresh rate i tried from either the displayport or hdmi connections. The best thunderbolt 2 docks for the macbook pro or macbook. A lot goes into picking the right docking station, but a lot of times it comes down to connection type. They work perfectly with dell laptops, by which i mean you can have two monitors connected to the dock, and then the additional laptop screen three in total. I have a macbook pro connected to one display monitor and a windows laptop connected to the second dispaly monitor. I upgraded from a 2014 macbook pro that i used in clamshell mode connected to a mouse, keyboard, lots of usb peripherals, and 3 external displays nonretina ones.
The docking station grants you access to three usb 3. We have a mid2012 macbook pro without retina and just purchased a late 2016 macbook pro without touch bar. Henge docks macbook pro with retina display vertical docking. Best usbc and thunderbolt 3 docking station for macbook, pro. The sturdy metal construction lends stability to the dock and preinstalled extension cables allow for quick, ea. Landingzone docking station for macbook pro w touchbar. Jan 31, 2015 the vertical docking station for macbook pro with retina display allows users to get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media center pc all from one computer, while simultaneously saving. Updated 2020best macbook pro docking station, macbook. Elgato thunderbolt 3 enables its users to connect everything with ease. Doesnt appear to be any formal mac drivers for this dock yet all the services work except for the displayport on the usb dock. The best thunderbolt 2 docks for the macbook pro or. Henge docks docking station for macbooks in many ways, todays macbook pro models rivaland even exceedthe capabilities of their desktop alternatives, while of course offering the compelling.
A moving, suspended liner automatically aligns the connections to your macbook during docking and assists in undocking. Nov 11, 2015 its also the longest dock, measuring 9. The thunderbolt 2 4k docking station is the only dock i looked at that has an s. Sleek in its design and simple to use, the vertical dock opens up essential space on a crowded desk while neatly managing the flow of connections in and out of your macbook. Nice docking station and has enough ports for various devices which allows for charging phones running an hdmi cable to a monitor, etc. Henge docks docking station for the inch macbook pro.
Designed to rest alongside your macbook pro like the sleekest of sidekicks. The thunderbolt dock reduces the hassle of connecting a typical laptop workstation by leaving your entire peripheral set connected to the dock. Docking station for the 16inch macbook pro landingzone. More powerful than a simple usbc dock, the caldigit. The wd19 users guide page 7 does not list any apple pcs. Riitop dual port usb c hub hdmi adapter 4k docking station with 2 usb 3. Usb c hub type aluminum adapter 6 in 1 docking station macbook pro accessories w. Thunderbolt 3 dual4k docking station for laptops mac. If you want to use your mac with an external keyboard, monitor and mouse, then a great accompaniment to the stone is the henge vertical docking station. Macbook pro with thunderbolt 3 and dell docking stations. One of the bestlooking docking stations on this list with a gunmetal finish to match that of many macbook pros. These can be especially useful when youre working at home, adding ports, slots, and more to your tiny mac.
Add a pair of monitors thanks to the extra displayport port, and the magsafe adapter on this landing zone usb dock lets you keep your macbook charging. Mar 10, 2016 the macbook seems to recognize all the ports in the docking station, and upon checking display properties, it was even able to identify the monitor i had attached to it, but i couldnt get any display output with any resolution or refresh rate i tried from either the displayport or hdmi connections. Baseus usb type c 11 in 1 dock,c hub for macbook pro, macbook docking station usb c, aluminum c hub with gigabit ethernet, hdmi2, vga, audio mic port, sdtf card reader 4. Usb ports, ethernet, sd and micro sd card slots, hdmi, and thunderbolt 3. Using this stylish vertical and best macbook pro docking station you can quickly, and cleanly incorporate your macbook computer into a desktop setup, conference room or presentation system or home theater setup. Landingzone makes a docking station that connects to the 15inch macbook pro. Docking macbook pro it goes to sleep wi apple community.
The best thunderbolt 3 docks for apples 2019 inch macbook pro. I am looking for a universal docking station that would allow both mac and windows devices to. Explore the top selection of macbook pro docking stations and pick the best one to turn your mac into a versatile productivity machine. I get it all set up, but when put it in the docking station, i have to have the lid closed and it goes to sleep. The landingzone usbc docking station for macbook pro with touch bar brings 16 different ports including sd card readers, dual hdmi, kensington lock port, and more. First and foremost, you only have to use one single cable to drive dual. The vertical docking station for the macbook pro with retina display allows users to get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media center all from one computer, while simultaneously saving desk space. Apples macbook and macbook pro lines get a docking. Belkin thunderbolt express dock for macbook airpro check price on amazon. Nov8tech usb c hub dual 4k hdmi docking station for macbook pro 2019201820172016 macbook air 20182019 8 in 1, thunderbolt 3 100w pd, 2xusb 3.