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£24.22 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £20-quid ex-VAT, the Targus HyperDrive wired dock is basically a “good enough” add-on if you just need a quick, reliable way to add a couple of essentials without making a big investment. It’s the sort of thing you’d buy for an office desk, a hot-desking setup, or for someone who doesn’t want the faff of expensive docking stations—especially if their main pain is simply getting cables under control and having a consistent connection every day. In that context, it’s good value.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anyone expecting serious multi-monitor performance, lots of charging/expansion, or a one-dock-fits-all solution for modern laptops with more demanding docking needs. Wired docks also tend to be less flexible than higher-end options if your staff frequently move between desks. If you’ve got a standard, predictable laptop model and you just need “connect and go,” it’ll likely do the job. If you need something more future-proof or heavy-duty, spend a little more elsewhere.

HP
HP USB-C Dock G5 - Docking station - USB-C - 1GbE - 100 Watt - United Kingdom

STARTECH
StarTech.com 4-Port USB Hub, USB 3.0 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with Optional Auxiliary Power Input, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub with 1ft (30cm) Attached Cable - USB Expansion Hub (5G4AB-USB-A-HUB) - Hub - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 1 x micro-USB - desktop

STARTECH
StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Mini Dock - USB-C to 4K HDMI or 1080p VGA Video - 10Gbps USB-A USB-C, GbE - Portable Travel Laptop Dock - Works w/Thunderbolt 3 (DKT31CHVL) - Docking station - USB-C - VGA, HDMI - 1GbE - TAA Compliant

Kensington
Kensington - Docking station - USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 / Thunderbolt 4 - 2 x HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 - 10Mb LAN