How to choose a good laptop docking station

Many traditional ports have been cut off in modern computers, and only a few ports that can meet daily need are retained. However, once you need to connect a projector, wired network, or other USB peripherals, you will get crazy.

That is the reason why the docking station was born. As for what is a docking station, it is necessary to make a brief introduction here.

A simple understanding of Docking Station is a base that can extend the functions of a laptop. Composed of interfaces and slots, it can be connected to a variety of external devices to make up for the lack of laptop interfaces.

The main function of the Type-c charging port is to power the computer, but it should be noted that not all Type-c ports can support PD fast charging. When choosing a docking station, remember to check whether the charging port supports the fast charging protocol or not. HDMI and VGA ports can be connected to large-screen projection screens for conferences and meetings, but they must be matched with the corresponding HDMI or VGA cable to achieve projection; network cable ports are not mentioned, mainly to provide guarantee for a stable network. The SD/TF card interface can solve the problem of Macbook and Ultrabook card reading without a card slot; the USB3.0 interface mainly realizes the need to transfer data between U flash disk, hard disk and SSD.Of course, it can also be connected to a mouse and keyboard.

Therefore, it is recommended to buy a multi-port, full-featured docking station, because a docking station can basically meet the complex office needs.

Choose the fast transmission speed

The reading speed of USB3.0 is better than USB2.0. When choosing a docking station, the USB3.0 interface is preferred. From the appearance, the middle plastic sheet of the USB3.0 interface is blue, and the USB2.0 interface is black or white. Moreover, in theory, the USB2.0 interface The transmission rate is 480Mbps, which is 60MB/s, while the transmission rate of USB3.0 is 5.0Gbps, which is 625MB/S. Therefore, the transmission speed of USB3.0 is faster than 2.0.

Choose the right interfaces

It should also be noted that some charging ports support the fast charging protocol, and some are general charging, so you can consider your needs when purchasing. Generally, it supports 100W charging, and it only takes 1-1.5h to fully charge the Macbook.

In addition, the HDMI extension function generally supports extended 4K signal output, and some VGA interfaces only support 1080P high-definition video extension output.

Choose housing with efficient heat dissipation

At present, the most widely used on the market is aluminum alloy + ABS material housing or wholly aluminum alloy housing. Among them, the all-aluminum alloy material is more wear-resistant and has a better texture, and it is easier to conduct internal heat to the surface of the product to speed up heat dissipation.

Small and portable

The small, thin and space-saving docking station is more suitable for business office, and it is also easy to carry.