Best Docking Station for MacBook Air
USB-C and Thunderbolt docks that work with every MacBook Air model
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The MacBook Air has limited ports (2 Thunderbolt/USB-C on most models), so a docking station makes a real difference for desk setups. The biggest thing to know: all M1, M2, M3, and M4 MacBook Air models only support one external display through native Thunderbolt or USB-C. If you need dual monitors, you will need a DisplayLink dock.
The MacBook Air also has lower power requirements (30-45W) than the MacBook Pro, so you do not need to pay extra for a high-wattage dock. A 60W dock will charge your Air at full speed. Use the table below to compare docks by price, ports, and display support.
MacBook Air Display Limitation
All M1/M2/M3/M4 MacBook Air models support one external display only through Thunderbolt or USB-C. For dual monitors, you need a DisplayLink dock (Dell D6000, Targus DOCK570). This is an Apple hardware limit that no Thunderbolt dock can bypass.
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| Name | Conn. | Ports | Video | Displays | PD | Ethernet | New | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CalDigit TS4 Best OverallEditor's Choice | TB4 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 98W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Best Value TB4 | TB4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 90W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
OWC TB4 Dock Best Value | TB4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 96W | 1 Gbps | ||
Plugable TBT4-UDZ Best for Quad Displays | TB4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 98W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Anker 575 Best Value | USB-C | 12 | 3 | 3 | 85W | 1 Gbps | ||
| TB4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 90W | 1 Gbps | |||
HP TB Dock G4 Best for BusinessMulti-Display Champion | TB4 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 100W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
CalDigit TS3 Plus Mac Favorite | TB3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 87W | 1 Gbps | ||
Dell WD22TB4 Best for Dell | TB4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 90W | 1 Gbps | ||
Satechi TB4 Slim Hub Pro Best Portable Hub | TB4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 96W | — | ||
Lenovo TB4 Dock Best for EnterpriseBest for Multi-Monitor | TB4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 100W | 1 Gbps | ||
Anker 553 Budget Pick | USB-C | 8 | 2 | 2 | 85W | 1 Gbps | ||
Lenovo USB-C Dock Best for Enterprise | USB-C | 11 | 3 | 3 | 65W | 1 Gbps | ||
Belkin TB4 Core Hub Budget TB4 Hub | TB4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 96W | — | ||
Targus DOCK570 Best for Quad Displays | USB-C | 15 | 8 | 4 | 100W | 1 Gbps | ||
j5create JCD552 Best with SSD Slot | USB-C | 10 | 2 | 2 | 100W | 1 Gbps | ||
Dell D6000 Most Compatible | USB-C | 11 | 3 | 3 | 65W | 1 Gbps | ||
Dell WD19TBS Best Value (Used) | TB3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 90W | 1 Gbps | ||
Plugable UD-6950Z Universal Compatibility | USB-C | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 Gbps |
Top Picks for MacBook Air
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Also see our MacBook Pro dock guide, or browse docks under $100 and docks under $200.