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 | ||
CalDigit TS5 Plus Best for 10GbEThunderbolt 5 Pick | TB5 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 140W | 10 Gbps | ||
CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Pick | TB5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 140W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
UGREEN Maxidok 17-in-1 Best TB5 Storage Dock | TB5 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 140W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
| TB4 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 100W | 2.5 Gbps | |||
Dell SD25TB5 Best high-power Dell workstation dock | TB5 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 240W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Kensington SD5800T Best for quad 4K Windows setups | TB4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 98W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Plugable TBT-UDT3 Thunderbolt 5140W Charging2.5GbE | TB5 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 140W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Best Value TB4 | TB4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 90W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Plugable TBT-6950PD Best Thunderbolt DisplayLink HybridQuad 4K | TB4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 96W | 1 Gbps | ||
Anker Prime TB5 Best for Thunderbolt 5 laptops | TB5 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 140W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
| TB4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 60W | — | |||
Lenovo TB5 Smart Dock 7500 Best Lenovo Thunderbolt 5 fleet dock180W workstation charging | TB5 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 180W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Plugable TBT4-UD5 Best Value Thunderbolt 4Dual HDMI | TB4 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 96W | 1 Gbps | ||
Anker Prime DL7400 Best DisplayLink dock for triple monitors | USB-C | 14 | 3 | 3 | 140W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
HP TB4 Ultra 180W G6 Best high-power HP Thunderbolt dockUSB-C EPR charging | TB4 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 180W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Kensington SD5000T5 Best for Thunderbolt 5 early adopters | TB5 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 140W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
Kensington SD5900T Best for quad-display MacBook desks | TB4 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 96W | 2.5 Gbps | ||
OWC Go Dock Best for Travel | TB4 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 90W | 1 Gbps | ||
Plugable TBT-UDM Best for M4 MacBook AirDriverless Dual 4K | TB4 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 96W | 1 Gbps | ||
Plugable USB4-HUB3A Thunderbolt 4 HubUSB-A Included | TB4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 60W | — | ||
| TB4 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 96W | 1 Gbps | |||
| USB-C | 11 | 2 | 2 | 90W | 1 Gbps | |||
| USB-C | 11 | 3 | 3 | 96W | 1 Gbps | |||
Dell SD25TB4 Best for Dell laptops | TB4 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 96W | 2.5 Gbps |
Top Picks for MacBook Air
Frequently Asked Questions
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