10 Great Docking Stations For Your Phone, Tablet, And Laptop
Trying to figure out which docking station you need can be extremely frustrating. Some won't sync with your phone model, while others are too clunky.
So we've done the hard work for you.
Here is Insider Picks' list of 10 great docking stations. Whether you're looking for one that doesn't take up a lot of room, or one that can hold all your tech accessories — we have it here.
Bamboo Multi Device Charging Station
$35.00 (+ $7.99 shipping) | Amazon
Keep smartphone, laptop, tablet, and other devices organized right on your desk
Room for up to 3 smartphones in the front
Rear dividers can hold 2 laptops or tablets
Magnetically secured base conceals cords
Base includes elastic strips to organize wires
Amazon Rating: 4 Stars
You can read reviews here.
EasyAcc Black Leather Multiple Device Charging Station Dock
$59.99 $38.99 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
Clutter-eliminating: lets you conveniently organize your cables and devices
Firm, keeps your devices in the position you left them in
Room for five or more devices
Magnetic base: ensures easy assembly and dis-assembly
Elastic straps: keep your cables neat and save space
Amazon Rating: 4.5 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Avantree Powerhouse Universal Multi- device USB Desktop Charging Station
$49.99 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
This multi-USB charging station enables you to keep 4 devices topped up simultaneously
4.5 Amp output: a fast way to charge your tablets and smartphones
Ideal for a desk because it's so compact in design
Supports all mobile devices on the market
Comes with 2 short micro USB charging cables
Amazon Rating: 4.5 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station
$189.99 $89.99 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
Connect up to 6 USB devices, and HDMI/DVI display or HDTV
Audio output for headphones, audio input for a microphone
Supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps
Includes Cable Matters Limited One Year Warranty and Product Support
Amazon Rating: 4 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Universal Docking Station
$117.95 $89.00 | Amazon (Pri me Eligible)
Provides SuperSpeed USB 3.0 link from PC to video, Gigabit Ethernet, audio input/output, and two USB 3.0 ports
Docking station for use with web and productivity software; not recommended for gaming
Comes with 20W AC power adapter, USB 3.0, DVI-to-VGA, and DVI-to-HDMI
Note: Not a charging station
Amazon Rating: 4.5 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Pyle Home PIDOCK 1
$57.99 $21.40 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
Dock station with remote control system
Works for all iPods
Includes audio and charging cables
Synchronize with iTunes on your personal computer or laptop
Amazon Rating: 3.5 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Philips DC390/37 Dual-Docking 30-Pin Speak Dock
$149.99 $59.99 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
Play and charge your iPhone, iPad or iPhone simultaneously with this dual-docking speaker clock
Digital tuning with preset stations
Tuner bands: FM with 20 preset stations
Auto clock synchronization when docked
Amazon Rating: 4 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Philips AJ7035D/37 Aluminum Docking System
$99.99 $49.95 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
Play and charge your iPhone or iPod simultaneously
Free HomeStudio app for enhanced wake-up and radio experiences
iPhones and iPods can be docked in their cases
Auto clock synchronization with the iPhone/iPod is docked
Amazon Rating: 4 Stars
You can read reviews here.
LuguLake Portable Bluetooth Speaker
$89.99 $37.99 | Amazon (Prime Eligible)
Wireless Bluetooth speaker with stand function
With a 3.5 mm auxiliary input to connect external non-Bluetooth devices
Suitable for smartphones, tablets, and iPad
Amazon Rating: 4.5 Stars
You can read reviews here.
Diamond Multimedia Ultra Dock
$200.00 $97.50 | Amazon
Compliant to USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
2 USB 3.0 ports, and 4 USB 2.0 ports
Universal docking station with Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, and DVI outputs
Audio input and output for Laptop, Ultrabook, MacBook, Windows (8, 7, XP, and Mac OS)
Headphone jack for private listening
Amazon Rating: 3.5 Stars
You can read reviews here.
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