As photos of it swept across the internet, Microsoft took matters into its own hand to fully unveil its most advanced Surface dock. The Thunderbolt 4 Dock adheres to the shift in command for USB-C advocates, proving that those aiming to pick up the enhanced desktop gadget should be sure they have matching equipment.
For the first time in the product’s lifespan, the revamped device offers support for more than just Microsoft’s flagship laptop. This is much in part to its USB-C connectivity that promotes transfer speeds as high as 40Gbps and rapid-fire 96W charging, so whether you’re connecting an iPad, MacBook, or Surface tablet, this universal station has you and your gadgets covered across the board. In addition to a trio of USB-C ports throughout, it also includes three USB-A ports to match, an audio jack, a security lock, and a 2.5-gigabit ethernet port that’s always there in case you need it. Overall, seeing as the latest generation of Surface devices, namely the Laptop 5 and Pro 9 hybrid tablet, it shouldn’t be a surprise to see Microsoft make this switch.
Moreover, it did take the world-renowned tech giant to support USB-C on its laptops and tablets, having not implemented the fast-charging tech until as early as 2019 upon revealing the Surface Pro 7. Now, with rumors constantly swirling about the upcoming iPhone model expected to do away with the famous Lightning port, it’s clear what direction most brands are headed. All things considered, with the smooth-operating Thunderbolt technology and a whopping total of eight connection ports, you’ll be able to make unrelinquished use of a pair of 4K monitors, webcams, smartphones, and then some.
If your desktop could use all the power it could get, pick up Microsoft’s Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, available on the gadgeteer’s webshop today for $300.
