Awesome Docks

We recently saw a 3D-printed Apple Macintosh that looks exactly like the original. Scott Yu-Jan created something with a similar aesthetic but with his own unique design. His Macintosh Studio is a custom dock for an iPad Mini that sits atop a Mac Studio. The finished unit looks like one of Hartmut Esslinger’s 1980s Apple computer designs.

Most USB-C docks are pretty nondescript. But RayCue’s retro docks borrow their looks from the OG Apple Macintosh. The 128K Dock looks like a 1980s Mac, and packs USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, and headphone jacks. It’s also a Bluetooth speaker, a memory card reader, and a digital photo frame. The simpler Pocket dock looks like a tiny Mac keyboard.

Anker’s sophisticated monitor stand might not be the cheapest on the market, but it’s incredibly useful. The sturdy stand has an aluminum alloy surface, and packs a USB-C hub that can power your laptop and multiple devices via two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, and a wireless phone charger built into its top. It also has Ethernet, audio, HDMI, and SD/microSD ports.

Enhance your 24″ iMac’s connectivity with INVZI’s USB-C docking station. It adds a pop-out enclosure for a compact M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a USB-C port, SD and MicroSD readers, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It’s made from sturdy aluminum and is perfectly sized to fit the current-gen iMac.

Not content with their customized Xbox Series X, PS5, and gaming PC, Nerdforge wanted to add a Nintendo Switch to their video-game-systems-as-buildings collection. So Martina got to work crafting a Zelda-themed Switch dock that looks like Hyrule Castle and an original painting of the world beyond its gates.

Upgrade your laptop with this powerful docking station from BlitzWolf. This 14-in-1 docking station lets you connect three 4K displays via HDMI and DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.0 devices, two USB-C devices, and more. It’s also an enclosure for an M.2 SATA SSD. It’s on sale for a limited time at Banggood.

Logitech’s docking station consolidates all of your computer connections when working from home. It connects to laptops via USB-C and provides five USB ports and two display outputs. It also works as a speakerphone and has buttons for muting, volume, video on/off, and volume right on top. Coming Winter 2021.

If you’re like us, you like to use your Apple Watch in Nightstand mode so you can check the time while in bed. The NightWatch charging dock improves upon this idea by magnifying the watch’s display through a spherical lens. A gentle tap wakes the watch, and integrated sound channels amplify its alarm.

This premium charging dock is crafted from walnut wood and has a protective felt mat. It works with all wireless-charging iPhone models (and we presume other Qi-compatible phones), and would look great sitting on your nightstand or kitchen counter. There’s also a variant that can charge an Apple Watch at the same time.

Maotoam’s laptop accessory combines the utility of a riser and a USB-C docking hub. Its dual-hinged stand adjusts height and angle, while its base has 2 4K HDMI ports, 1 4K DisplayPort, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 3.5mm audio, 1Gbps Ethernet, and SD/MicroSD card readers. Plus it can quick-charge your phone and laptop at the same time.

This portable USB-C hub adds a variety of ports to your laptop, including Ethernet, USB 3.0, 4K HDMI, SD and TF memory slots, along with high-speed 100W USB-C charging. Its magnetic lid provides a clever storage tray for its cables. There’s also a smaller Mini version that lacks the charging and the Ethernet port.

Designed for the iPad Pro 11″/iPad Air and iPad Pro 12.9″, Kensington’s premium dock magnetically attaches tablets to its stand and adds Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, and SD card ports. It also charges your iPad and has a wireless charging station in its base. An optional module charges an Apple Watch too.

Keep your Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S controllers juiced up and neatly organized with this dual charging dock. It offers a convenient way to charge without having to run cables to each controller. The set includes a pair of rechargeable 400mAh battery packs that charge on contact. Save 25% in The Awesomer Shop.

This set includes a sleek wireless Qi charging dock and a matching black case for your iPhone that magnetically clings to its angled stand, letting you view your phone while it charges, and ensuring it’s in exactly the right spot for charging. Available for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE models.

The Nintendo Switch is a great gaming system, but Nintendo’s dock isn’t exactly easy to travel with. The Switchblade Hub attaches directly to your Switch, adding Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless headphones, an HDMI output, and a kickstand that you can carry with you. It also adds extra USB-A and USB-C ports, and two hidden SD card slots.

Give your Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad 2 a clean new look with Purpose Made Products’ desktop docks. It provides a smooth and integrated look to Apple’s input devices, and adds a resting place for your wrists while typing. Available in white or black to match your keyboard and trackpad. Made from durable PVC foam.

A simple and smart modern bedside stand with spots for your phone, wallet, watch, keys, and other small items. It assembles from two flat sheets of birch plywood, so you can even pack it in a suitcase, and has a cutout for your routing phone’s charging cable.

Rest’s elegant modular organizers are perfect for storing your phone, keys, coins, glasses, and watch. Constructed from walnut with cork inlays and non-slip feet, the watch dock even can hold the magnetic charge cable for the Apple Watch.

The perfect way to charge your iPhone, letting you interact with the screen on your smartphone while it’s docked. The 24″ gooseneck is stiff, yet bendy, and has a lightning connector on one end, and USB on the other. Save 28% off MSRP.

Cabin replaces the Lightning port on the iPhone 5/5S with a magnetic adapter similar to the MagSafe connector on MacBooks. The adapter works with Cabin’s battery case, dock and a magnetic adapter for Lightning cables.

A minimalist aluminum dock. It fits Apple’s Lightning connector perfectly, but it can be used with other devices thanks to an included custom micro-USB cable. An elegant lock makes it easy to attach and remove the cable.

Designed by Kreafunk, the aShelf is an iPhone dock that will be useful for practically all of your life, even when Apple changes its dock connector again. It has two 20W amps and two 40W speakers.

Acoustically amplifies the sound from an iPhone or iPad. The iPhone dock works with all iPhones and the iPad dock works with all iPads and iPhones. Made by Matt Richmond for Restoration Hardware.