Budget 0-20k Good USB C Dock for Minimal Setup

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I am looking for a USB C dock/hub for my Legion 5 laptop. Current the ports I use:

Minimum requirements:
1 ethernet 1gbps
1 usb a - 3.0 (Will use another 4 x USB A hub)
1 usb c output for speakers
1 hdmi or 1 usb c DP OUT for my monitor
100W PD charging (Optional)

Basically I am not finding USB C out / with ethernet docks.

Ideal would be 4 USB A and at least 2 USB C out.

The idea is to use a single cable to my laptop.

Budget is around 10k (flexible)
 
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Is it an Intel Legion with Thunderbolt port or a Ryzen based one? Exact model would be helpful.

Also, what's the resolution and refresh rate of your external monitor?
 
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There are two distinct methods of setting up a dockable desk.
1 is to get a fixed thunderbolt / type -C dock like a Dell WD19TB (or the vanilla C variant which is cheaper). You will find similar models from HP / Lenovo etc from between 8K-30K depending on options chosen.
These will come with their own power adapter, multiple display ports (DP and HDMI), ethernet and USB C/ A ports.
While you lose portability with these, you get a much more robust and clean setup at your desk.
If setup the right way, the only cable visible on the desk would be a single wire.

The other (and cheaper) option is to get a portable type C hub ranging between 1.5K to 5-6K.
There is at least one spigen model with thunderbolt as well. You get limited ports, need to supply your own PD power supply and a somewhat messy setup . But you do gain portability.

The first thing you need to decide is which of these two ways you want to go.
 
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transform878 said:
Dell WD19TB IS EXACTLY what im looking for unfortunately the price to too expensive.

I am going with the second option.
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Dell wd19 non tb is generally available within your budget.
This reminds me tharI have 2x wd19tb and 1xwd19 but only two desks :sweatsmile:

In case you are interested in one, let me know and I'll open a fs thread
 
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superczar said:
There are two distinct methods of setting up a dockable desk.
1 is to get a fixed thunderbolt / type -C dock like a Dell WD19TB (or the vanilla C variant which is cheaper). You will find similar models from HP / Lenovo etc from between 8K-30K depending on options chosen.
These will come with their own power adapter, multiple display ports (DP and HDMI), ethernet and USB C/ A ports.
While you lose portability with these, you get a much more robust and clean setup at your desk.
If setup the right way, the only cable visible on the desk would be a single wire.

The other (and cheaper) option is to get a portable type C hub ranging between 1.5K to 5-6K.
There is at least one spigen model with thunderbolt as well. You get limited ports, need to supply your own PD power supply and a somewhat messy setup . But you do gain portability.

The first thing you need to decide is which of these two ways you want to go.
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An addendum to your second point

The honeywell has 2 USB C ports - one for power supply and one for connecting to the laptop, which also charges the laptop. So the honeywell can be kept far away and is highly portable as well, hence not creating a mess. I have bought 2 just for this reason.

For power supply, I only trust the lenovo 65W chargers, these are so far superb, HP ones have dies twice (spectre x360 ones)
 
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vivek.krishnan said:
Just get a A to C convertor.
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I tried RTS converter it is making sharp sounds but it works.
If i increase the volume it disconnects for 30seconds.

Do you recommend any converter?

USB C is pretty complicated It might be better if i just get the dell one but still trying to find a new one for good price
 
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I see CalDigit docks recommended by the Wirecutter (they are not as reliable/objective as they used to be, I know). Are they any good?
 
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ibose said:
I am using this USB-C Hub -
I had bought it cheap for 2.9k but the prices have become exorbitant now. It is not fast but has a good assortment of ports. CableCreation is quite reliable and they have a collection of hubs in that listing.
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yes cable creations is very good. i am using the same model now but it has only usb c power in.

i have seen a model with 2 usb c i am planning to buy it.

anker is also good.

i am planning to buy cablecreations usb c to a converter too
 
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