This New Belkin 6-in-1 Dock Has All The Ports

It seems to be a trend these days to remove useful I/O ports from laptops and some computers. If you’ve ever used a MacBook Air in recent times, you’d know that it only comes with a whopping four ports: two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and a MagSafe charging port. Many other modern laptops and tablets are in a similar spot, but now Belkin has a new dock that might be perfect for a desk, travel, or a shared workspace.

Belkin has just unveiled the USB-C 6-in-1 Core GaN Dock 130W ahead of CES 2024. This compact dock integrates a 130W GaN power supply, delivering 96W to the host device, supporting a 4K 60Hz monitor, and providing USB-C and USB-A ports with data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. It’s designed for compatibility with Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and other USB-C-enabled devices, so it should work well regardless of where you actually hook it up.

The dock has a premium and compact design featuring a built-in 130W GaN chip, something that allows it to offer efficient power delivery with 96W to the host device and 7.5W to each USB-C and USB-A port. It also has a 6-in-1 configuration allowing multi port connections for power, data, video, and Ethernet through a single USB-C connection. Additionally, it supports up to 5Gbps data transfer speeds, UHD 4K 60Hz monitor support via HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet with speeds of up to 1000Mbps.

The USB-C Dock has a 5-point safety system, ensuring protection against over-current, over-temperature, short circuit, and overload. It also comes with a 2-year warranty, so if something is actually messed up with it, you should be able to promptly get it replaced.

The product isnow available for purchaseat a $139.99 price point. Compared toother docks on the market, this one might seem on the pricier side (which is typical for most Belkin accessories), especially considering that it has a relatively reduced selection of ports compared to other offerings. However, it does promise premium materials and universal compatibility, and the cube-shaped design might fit better on some desks than other alternatives.