Docking Stations with Ethernet
Compare every dock with wired networking (1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps options)
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Most modern laptops dropped the Ethernet port years ago, but wired networking is still essential for reliable video calls, fast file transfers, and low-latency remote work. A docking station with built-in Ethernet gives you a stable wired connection through your single laptop cable. Premium docks offer 2.5 Gbps Ethernet for NAS-speed file access, while budget options include standard 1 Gbps. Compare every Ethernet-equipped dock below.
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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 |
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