The best dock for MacBook Pro

Three of the best docks for MacBook Pro on a dark blue background
(Image credit: Future / Corsair / CalDigit / HP)

Creatives need a lot of peripherals, and Apple's ultrathink laptops don't often have enough ports. Thankfully, the best docks for MacBook Pro can help you connect up to a dozen devices without having to constantly switch plugs. However, there are a lot of options on the market, so we've made this list to help you choose. 

Leading the way is the Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5, but we've included a variety of other docks, based on our testing and experience, that are well worth considering. We compared connectivity, performance, design and cost, and included both the best Thunderbolt 4 docks and the best Thunderbolt 5 docks.

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Anker Prime TB5 test results

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ports

Comprehensive 14-port solution with Thunderbolt 5★★★★★

Build and performance

Solid metal construction, minimal speed overhead★★★★

Price

Premium pricing reflects advanced technology

★★★★

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Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt test results

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ports

Comprehensive Thunderbolt 5 connectivity★★★★★

Build and performance

Exceptional integrated SSD performance★★★★

Price

Very expensive, but price is justifiable

★★★★

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Corsair TBT200 TB 4 test results

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ports

A good array of ports including 3 downstream Thunderbolt 4.

★★★★

Build and performance

Premium build and design.

★★★★★

Price

Fairly expensive but well worth it.

★★★★

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HP USB-C Dock G5 test results

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ports

A good array of ports, but not Thunderbolt

★★★★

Build and performance

Nice compact built and solid performance.

★★★★★

Price

Good value for the array of ports provided.

★★★★

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CalDigit TS4 test results

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ports

Lots and lots of ports.

★★★★★

Build and performance

Solid build and stellar performance.

★★★★★

Price

More expensive than other docks we've tested.

★★★

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Satechi TB4 Dock test results

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Ports

A massive 16 ports, although only the host port is TB4.

★★★★

Build and performance

Nice rounded design and accurate speeds.

★★★★

Price

Pricey but good quality.

★★★

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Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.

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