Anker has some of the best workspace charging solutions, and this docking station that doubles as a monitor stand is up there among the best ideas they’ve had. Normally available for $250, you can now grab this laptop dock for $170 at Amazon, its all-time best price.
As a monitor stand, it’ll lift your screen off your desk for better ergonomics (your eyes, neck, and back will thank you) and provide extra space under it for gadgets, notes, and small miscellaneous storage. As a docking station, it’ll expand the number of ports available to your laptop—just plug the dock into your laptop, then plug your devices into the dock. Boom, it conveniently bridges the gap for you.
What ports do you get on this dock? For starters, a 100W USB-C for passthrough charging to keep your laptop topped up. HDMI for your external monitor up to 4K/60Hz. Two USB-C, three more USB-A, and both SD/microSD slots exist for external drives, peripherals, and data cards. It’s rounded out by Ethernet, audio jack, and DC-IN ports.
It also has a bonus on top: a wireless charging pad with 10W output for conveniently recharging your phone without having to hook it up to a cable. This monitor-stand-docking-station is one of the best home office workstation boosts for laptop users, and it’s worth every penny now that it’s down to $170 (was $250). For more options that don’t double as a monitor stand, see the best USB-C hubs and best Thunderbolt docks.