VivoBook USB-C is not one spec. S-series OLED has Thunderbolt 4 with display; many 15-inch X1504 models do not. The Anker 565 11-in-1 is our top pick when the port actually outputs video.
MacBook Air M1 and M2 natively support one external display. A dock can add ports and charging; a DisplayLink dock can add software-driven screens when the correct software and permissions are available. Our top picks include Plugable UD-6950PDH DisplayLink Dock, CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Anker 565 USB-C Hub (11-in-1).Our Top Picks at a…
M4 and M5 MacBook Air do two native external displays with the lid open. The Plugable TBT-UDM is the current dual-HDMI Thunderbolt 4 desk. Skip leftover DisplayLink, leftover UDZ as a four-monitor Mac, and leftover CalDigit TS5 — this Air is still 40 Gb/s and 70W fast charge.
ThinkPad P1 docks by generation: Kensington K35201NA for Gen 8 Thunderbolt 5 and 140W, Lenovo 40B00300US for the Gen 6 and Gen 7 slim-tip jack, and Belkin INC030 when the monitors need HDMI on the dock.
For a compatible HP ProBook with video-capable USB-C, our first choice is the HP USB-C 100W G6 Dock. The HP USB-C Dock G5 is an established alternative worth comparing on price, while the Plugable UD-6950PDH provides a DisplayLink route for two office displays when driver installation is allowed. The best dual-monitor docking station depends on…
The iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch have one Thunderbolt / USB 4 port that does charging, DisplayPort, USB4 at 40 Gb/s, and USB 3 at 10 Gb/s, and supports one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz or 5K at 120 Hz.
ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel and P16s Gen 5 Intel list two Thunderbolt 4 ports with USB Power Delivery and 100W or 140W USB-C adapters. A dock can supply the host charge on these USB-C models.
Surface Laptop Ultra has three USB-C ports with USB4 at 40 Gbps, one with Magnetic Connect. Microsoft says a dock should pass at least 115W to Surface. The CalDigit TS5 lists host charge up to 140W.
The current Mac mini has two front USB-C ports at USB 3 and no video, plus three rear Thunderbolt ports: Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gb/s on M6, Thunderbolt 5 at up to 120 Gb/s on M5 Pro. A dock cable goes in a rear port.