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The IT Leader's Guide to Managing Remote Teams
13 Feb, 2026







£24.22 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The Targus HyperDrive wired dock for ~£20 ex‑VAT is the sort of “quick fix” accessory that makes sense when you’ve got one workstation setup and you just need more ports without committing to a fancier dock. In practice, that price point usually means it’s a minimal, utility-first dock: good if your laptop lacks the basics (extra USB, display out if supported by your model) and you mostly plug and unplug in the same place at the desk. For a small office, temporary staff, or anyone who wants a no-fuss expansion option, it’s easy to justify.
That said, I wouldn’t treat this as a “primary dock” for people who travel between desks or rely heavily on multiple monitors, charging, or consistent performance under load. Wired docks at this budget can be a bit hit-and-miss depending on the laptop’s compatibility and what you actually need day-to-day—if you need reliability, fast switching, and fewer cable tangles, you’ll typically be happier spending more on a proper business-class dock. If you tell me your laptop model and how many displays/ports you need, I can sanity-check whether this is likely to feel adequate or frustrating in real use.

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

Lenovo
ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500(with 135W Adapter)

Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad 5000 - Docking station - USB4 - HDMI, DP, USB-C - 1GbE - 100 Watt - United Kingdom - for ThinkPad L14 Gen 6, P1 Gen 8, P16 Gen 3, T16 Gen 4, X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, Yoga Slim 7 14AGP11

Dell
Dell Pro Dock WD25Z - Docking station - USB-C - HDMI, 2 x DP, USB-C - 1GbE, 2.5GbE - 180 Watt - BTO - with 3 Years Basic Hardware Service with Advanced Exchange after remote diagnosis - Disti SNS