Pro Dock, Ultra Dock or USB-C Dock: which should I buy?

Buy the ThinkPad Pro Dock (40AH) for 2018 and newer T, L and X Series ThinkPads. Buy the Ultra Dock (40AJ) for HDMI and VGA too. Buy the USB-C Dock Gen 2 for mixed Lenovo, HP and Dell fleets.

Will a Lenovo dock work with my HP or Dell laptop?

Some Lenovo docks work with HP and Dell laptops. The USB-C Dock Gen 2 page lists Lenovo, HP and Dell notebooks, and the Universal USB-C Dock suits mixed-PC offices. Choose one of those over a ThinkPad side dock.

Will it charge my laptop?

Yes, side-connector, USB-C and Thunderbolt docks charge your ThinkPad once the dock's power adapter is connected. Some refurbished listings ship without one, so check Included. The Universal USB-C Dock charges most USB-C notebooks at up to 100W.

How many monitors can it run?

A Lenovo docking station runs up to 4 monitors, depending on the dock. The Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock runs up to 4 4K screens at 60Hz. Count the video outputs on the product page first.

New or Refurbished: which should I buy?

Buy refurbished Lenovo docks for the lower price. Refurbished docks pass a 32-point inspection, are 100% functional and keep good hardware out of e-waste. Choose New when a rollout needs original packaging.

USB-C, Thunderbolt or USB-A: which should I buy?

Buy a USB-C dock for most business laptops, since USB-C charges the laptop and runs screens over one cable. Choose Thunderbolt 4 for 4 screens and the fastest data, and a refurbished USB-A dock for older laptops without USB-C.

Will a docking station work with my laptop?

A docking station works with your laptop when its connection matches your laptop's port. The Dell WD19S page says it also works with HP and Lenovo laptops that support USB-C docking. Check the compatible laptops on the product page.

Will it charge my laptop?

Most USB-C and Thunderbolt docks charge your laptop over the same cable. Most product pages list the dock's Power Delivery, up to 230W. Choose a dock with at least the wattage of your laptop's own charger.

How many monitors can it run?

A docking station runs 1 to 4 monitors, depending on the dock. The Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock runs up to 4 4K screens at 60Hz. Count the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs on the product page first.

New or Refurbished: which should I buy?

Buy refurbished for the lower price. Refurbished docks pass a 32-point inspection, are 100% functional and keep good hardware out of e-waste. Choose New when a rollout needs original packaging and accessories.

Docking Stations

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Compare new and refurbished laptop docking stations from Dell, HP and Lenovo, from budget USB docks to Thunderbolt 4, with a 1-year warranty on nearly all, 30-day returns and free shipping on parcel orders over $500 in the continental US.

Frequently Asked Questions

USB-C, Thunderbolt or USB-A: which should I buy?

Buy a USB-C dock for most business laptops, since USB-C charges the laptop and runs screens over one cable. Choose Thunderbolt 4 for 4 screens and the fastest data, and a refurbished USB-A dock for older laptops without USB-C.
Will a docking station work with my laptop?

A docking station works with your laptop when its connection matches your laptop's port. The Dell WD19S page says it also works with HP and Lenovo laptops that support USB-C docking. Check the compatible laptops on the product page.
Will it charge my laptop?

Most USB-C and Thunderbolt docks charge your laptop over the same cable. Most product pages list the dock's Power Delivery, up to 230W. Choose a dock with at least the wattage of your laptop's own charger.
How many monitors can it run?

A docking station runs 1 to 4 monitors, depending on the dock. The Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock runs up to 4 4K screens at 60Hz. Count the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs on the product page first.
New or Refurbished: which should I buy?

Buy refurbished for the lower price. Refurbished docks pass a 32-point inspection, are 100% functional and keep good hardware out of e-waste. Choose New when a rollout needs original packaging and accessories.