Need a dock for your ThinkPad X1 Yoga? Here are our favorites.
Best
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga docking station
Windows Central
2022
Laptops and tablet hybrids like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga are awesome, but docking stations can allow you to blow up their displays on a larger monitor and also add more ports for peripherals, which can increase productivity in the home environment significantly. Out of all the docks available, we think the best Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga docking station is the CalDigit TS4 because of its incredible selection of ports, ability to be connected with up to two 4K displays at 60Hz, and the powerful charging it provides.
Best overall: CalDigit TS4
Source: Windows Central
Pros:
- Best port selection
- Great support for external displays
- Excellent charging capabilities
- Plenty of Thunderbolt 4
Cons:
- Very expensive
Runner-up: CalDigit Element Hub
Source: Windows Central
Pros:
- Excellent port selection
- Great support for external displays
- Effective charging capabilities
- Plenty of Thunderbolt 4
Cons:
- Pricey
- 8K display usage limited to 30Hz
Best for multiple displays: Dell D6000
Source: Dell
Pros:
- USB-A and USB-C
- Supports up to three 4K displays
- More affordable than other options
- Solid charging
Cons:
- No Thunderbolt
- Fewer ports than other options
Best security: Kensington LD5400T
Source: Windows Central
Pros:
- Good port selection
- Great charging
- Very affordable
- Rock-solid security
Cons:
- Super pricey
- Large and bulky
- Thunderbolt 3, not 4
Best budget: MOKiN USB-C Docking Station
Source: MOKiN
Pros:
- Decent support for external displays
- SD card readers
- Excellent price
- Small form factor
Cons:
- No downstream USB-C or Thunderbolt
- Not compatible with 4K displays at 60Hz
- Few ports overall
Bottom line
Docking stations are one of the best laptop accessories you can get for for devices like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, as you can use them to expand your device’s port selection, transfer the laptop’s screen to a larger display, and charge your device (if the dock in question supports it). They often cost a lot, but they also bring immense value to the table, making them more than worth it in many cases.
There are a ton of different laptop docks out there, and each one (including the ones on this list) offers something different that will appeal to different people, depending on what they want or need. However, when it comes to the best overall dock, we think that the CalDigit TS4 takes the cake. Though it is incredibly expensive, it also offers a crazy number of ports (including plenty of Thunderbolt 4) and it also has fantastic charging capabilities and support for two 4K displays at 60Hz. A combo like that is incredible, and while the dock is very pricey, you’ll get what you pay for and then some.
If you’re having a hard time finding a CalDigit TS4 or you just want something a little less expensive, CalDigit’s Element Hub is a fantastic alternative that also features a large collection of ports, excellent support for external displays, and powerful charging. Meanwhile, the Kensington LD5400T continues to stand tall as the best security-focused docking station available, as it offers several ports as well as a special clamp that will keep your device safe from thievery. Don’t count the MOKiN USB-C Docking Station out, either; it’s currently the best choice for folks who need something as budget-friendly as possible, as it offers a decent number of ports and features for a rock-bottom price.
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