Prime Day has arrived and discounts have already been applied to thousands of products across Amazon. For July 16 -17, you will be able to save using some huge discounts, including deals on some of the best docking stations for laptops. You'll find many of these enticing deals right here as we spot them through Prime Day.

Best Prime Day deals on docking stations

If what you want is a proper docking station with its own power supply that's designed to stay at your desk all the time, these are our top deal picks:

  • TobenONE USB-C Docking Station

    This discounted TobenONE USB-C Docking Station is a good pick if you want to raise your laptop slightly, as well as connect just about anything to the available ports. So long as you have an available power outlet, you can enjoy a vast wealth of I/O.

  • Front view of the Anker 575 USB-C Docking station
    Brand
    Anker
    Connection
    USB-C
    Ports
    microSD/microSD card slot, Audio in/out, 2x USB-C, 3x USB-A 5Gbps 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 85W USB-C connection to host, Gigabit Ethernet, DC-in
    USB-C Power Delivery
    85W power delivery to host, 7.5W USB-A on front, 18W USB-C on front
    Price
    $250
    Power supply included
    135W power supply

    For $140, you can access one of Anker's best compact docking stations, the Anker 575. I'm talking LAN, triple display support, USB-C, USB-A, 85W charging for a connected laptop, and 18W for your phone.

  • An image of the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Docking station
    Ports
    Three Thunderbolt 4 (one host), three USB-C, five USB-A, DP 1.4, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo, 3.5mm in/out, SD/microSD card reader (UHS-II)
    USB Power Delivery
    Up to 98W to host, 20W front USB-C, 7.5W USB-C, 7.5W USB-A
    Power supply included
    Yes
    Warranty
    Two years
    Max display res.
    8K@60Hz, dual 4K@60Hz

    You can save $130 on the impressive CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock, unlocking DisplayPort 1.4, 8 USB ports, SD & microSD, 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports,3 audio ports, 2.5Gb networking, and a security slot.

We have a few more options if those aren't for you, too:

  • Kensington SD5600T

  • Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual 4K Display Docking Station

  • wavlink-docking-station

  • Plugable USB-C Triple 4K Display Docking Station

  • iVANKY FusionDock Max 1

Best Prime Day deals on USB hubs

If you want something a bit more portable that doesn't need a power supply to work, there are also some great deals on USB hubs this Prime Day. Here are some highlights:

  • Anker 553 USB-C Hub render

    The Anker 553 is on sale for $40, knocking $30 off the usual price and this USB-C hub is worth considering for its USB-C port, 2 USB-A ports, 2 HDMI ports, a LAN port, and a microSD/SD card reader.

  • mokin USB C to Dual HDMI docking station

    Discounted to less than $30, this MOKiN USB-C to dual-HDMI hub is fantastic for multi-display setups. We've got a single USB-C port, 3 USB-A ports, and two HDMI ports.

  • Anker 332 USB-C Hub along with USB-C connecter cable

    Anker's 332 USB-C hub is even more affordable with this $6 discount, bringing the price down to just $19. It's a 5-in-1, offering HDMI, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. Handy for frequent travelers.

We also have a couple of extra deals if those aren't for you:

  • Totu 7-in-1 USB-C Hub

  • j5create USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Docking Station

  • ugreen revodok pro 210
    Ports
    2X USB-C, 3X USB-A, 2X HDMI, 1X MicroSD, 1X TF, 1X Ethernet
    USB Power Delivery
    85W PD
    Power supply included
    No
    Warranty
    Yes
    Max display res.
    8K/30

  • Anker 14-in-1 USB-C Hub

Should I wait for Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day is officially July 16th and 17th, and sales are already starting to ramp up, both at Amazon and competing retailers. It's best to keep an eye out and grab your deals while you can. If something does get cheaper, Amazon offers free returns, so you can always get your money back and buy it for that lower price if it comes around.

Will you need Amazon Prime?

In order to enjoy all the discounts through Amazon's Prime Days, you will require an active Amazon Prime membership. This can be in the form of a paid subscription or the 30-day free trial, offered by Amazon to new customers. We'd recommend using the latter if you've yet to take out an Amazon Prime subscription to see if the service is for you, and it'll allow you to enjoy all that Amazon Prime Day has to offer.

That being said, many of the deals available ahead of Prime Day don't require a Prime subscription, and you can still save a ton of money that way. Be sure to keep an eye out, even if you're not subscribed.

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Pick up a USB dock for less with Amazon Prime. A subscription is required to take advantage of these deals.

FAQ

Q: What makes a good deal?

It's important to keep an eye out for enticing deals but not every discount is one worth taking advantage of. Vendors have been known in the past (on Amazon, as well as other retailers) to artificially inflate product prices ahead of deals only to return them to normal listing levels and label them as a "discount" when it's anything but. That's why we always recommend using browser extensions and websites like CamelCamelCamel to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Q: USB-C vs. Thunderbolt

You may spot two stark differences with some USB hubs and docking stations and that's what type of primary connection is used to connect the device in question to your laptop. USB-C is more popular and widely supports by most hardware, whereas Thunderbolt is available for those who have dedicated ports on their devices. The main difference between the two is the speed with Thunderbolt offering considerably higher (essentially double) bandwidth for data at 40Gbps.