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The Targus DOCK419 is a pretty sensible “go-to” wired dock if you want something simple and dependable for a regular desk setup without paying premium docking-station money. At around £45 ex-VAT, the value proposition is mostly about getting extra ports and a clean Type‑C connection for daily work—think office hot-desking, training rooms, or anyone who mostly uses a keyboard, mouse, and monitor(s) rather than relying on lots of high-bandwidth add-ons. Targus tends to be solid on the basics, and this feels like the kind of dock you buy once and stop thinking about.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting a “premium” experience: wired docks like this are often more limited than pricier stations, and the moment you’re driving demanding displays, lots of peripherals, or expect fast performance with minimal fuss, you may end up wanting something higher-end. If you’ve got a modern laptop and just need reliable expansion, it’s a good buy. If you’re building a more complex workstation (multiple displays, frequent USB-heavy workflows), it’s worth spending a bit more or checking exactly how it behaves with your specific laptop and monitor model before committing.

TARGUS HARDWARE
Targus - Docking station - USB-C / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 / Thunderbolt 4 - 2 x HDMI, USB-C - 1GbE

STARTECH
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter, USB-C to 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0, 100W Power Delivery Pass-through, SD/MicroSD, 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub, GbE, USB Type-C Mini Dock, 12" (30cm) Long Attached Cable - Works w/Thunderbolt 3 (DKT30CHSDPD1) - Docking station - USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 - HDMI - 1GbE

Kensington
Kensington SD5750T - Docking station - Thunderbolt 4 - 3 x Thunderbolt - 1GbE - 180 Watt - for Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8

STARTECH
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter, USB-C to 4K 30Hz HDMI, 100W Power Delivery Pass-through, SD/MicroSD Slot, 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub, USB Type-C Mini Dock, 12" (30cm) Long Attached Cable - Thunderbolt 3 Compatible (DKT30CHSDPD) - Docking station - USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 - HDMI