7 best Black Friday laptop docking station deals — and I'm a dock expert

Have a Steam Deck, Legion Go, or other PC gaming handheld? This Ugreen 9-in-1 dock is right up your alley. With two USB-C 3.2 ports with 10Gbps transfer rates and 100W Power Delivery, along with HDMI that supports up to 4K at 60Hz, it's great to boost your handheld's potential. Plus, there's Ethernet, three USB-A, and SD/microSD card slots.

Whether you have Windows laptop, Macbook, or Chromebook, this Plugable docking station will work with them all. More for work or web surfing, this dock comes with dual monitor support (one via HDMI, another via DVI but with HDMI adapters), along with 2 x USB-A 3.0, 4 x USB-A 2.0, an Ethernet port, and cables included to work with USB-A and USB-A laptops. A handy deal for nearly half the price.

We reviewed the Baseus Spacemate docking station, and while it has its flaws, it's great for a multi-monitor desk setup. With support for three 4K displays, 100W Power Delivery and even a screen lock button for privacy, it's a good deal at this price.

If you prefer a simple standing dock, this Anker 575 docking station should suit your fancy. It's got it all: An 85W laptop-charging USB-C port, an 18W Power Delivery USB-C port for phones, a USB-C port, 3 x USB-A ports, 2 x HDMI ports, a DisplayPort, an Ethernet port, SD/microSD card slots and a 3.5 mm audio port. Not bad at all with a $30 discount.

This Dell 180W docking station is a whopping 61% off, and while it lacks a few more ports than most, it's hard to beat its 180W Power Delivery. Be warned that it only offers 130W of that power to Dell systems, while others will get 90W power. Otherwise, expect a USB-C, 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2 x DisplayPorts, a HDMI, and an Ethernet slot. It's also a modular dock, so you can swap out different ports if you fancy.

Mac users should keep an eye on this Plugable docking station, as it's made to support M4 chips and earlier. This 14-in-1 dock can connect dual 4K at 60Hz displays (HDMI or DisplayPort) and offers 100W charging, along with USB-C and USB-A ports for charging, 3 x USB-A, Ethernet, SD/microSD card slots and a 3.5mm audio jack.

One of the swankiest docking stations around, this Anker 675 docking station also acts as a monitor stand, helping it seamlessly slip into your setup while also giving your monitor some height and clearing up those messy wires. In our Anker 675 docking station review, we applauded it built-in cable management and integrated wireless charger. It's pricey, but now more affordable thanks to this discount.

It may not be a full-on docking station, but this Anker 553 USB-C hub has the capabilities to be one. It's easy to carry around, and offers up 85W Power Delivery with the a 100W wall charger (not provided). It's equipped with a USB-C, 2 x USB-A, 2 HDMI, an Ethernet slot, and a microSD/SD card reader.

Lionwei's 13-in-1 docking station (more of a USB-C hub, though) has all the ports most people need, and then some. Plus, it's small enough to take with you anywhere you go. Expect 3 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-A 3.1, 2 x USB-A 2.0, 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 2 x USB-C with 100W Power Delivery, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack for good measure.