The best docking stations for the HP Dragonfly G4 can take one of the laptop's Thunderbolt 4 ports and extend it to cover everything from USB-A and Ethernet to SD card readers and HDMI or DisplayPort. Yes, the HP Dragonfly G4 has more native ports than you might expect from a laptop this light and thin, but a good dock will boost productivity and allow you to create a workstation that's more akin to a desktop setup. We've rounded up a bunch of the best docking stations right here to help you get the right hardware for your Dragonfly G4.

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    HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
    Editor's Choice

    HP's own Thunderbolt Dock G4 is designed for business laptops and includes extra security and management features to help keep you protected. It has plenty of ports, including dual DisplayPort and HDMI for external monitors, and it can deliver up to 120W of power back to your laptop. Its sleek design will match your laptop's branding, and it even has a Kensington lock slot for added security.

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    Kensington SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station
    Also great

    Kensington's SD5780T brings a low-profile aluminum design and 11 total ports including the host TB4 hookup. It can deliver up to 96W of power back to your laptop, it has lock slots and pre-drilled bracket mounting holes, and it can handle dual 4K displays up to 60Hz each via the HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt ports. It's a good balance of price and performance if the HP G4 dock isn't quite what you need.

  • Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock
    Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock
    Best Value

    Anker's PowerExpand 5-in-1 is a compact aluminum dock with three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports (as well as one for the host laptop), USB-A, and up to 85W of charging power back to the Dragonfly G4. It supports up to dual 4K displays at 60Hz each, and its price makes it more reasonable than some of the other top dock choices.

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    CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
    Premium Pick

    The CalDigit TS4 will bring you the most ports in a dock with 18 total including the host TB4 connection. It should be your go-to choice if you need multiple audio outputs, tons of USB-A and USB-C, SD and microSD card readers, and two downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports. It's all wrapped up in a compact aluminum chassis with ribbed design that can stand horizontally or vertically.

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    Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
    Best for quad-display setups

    We favorably reviewed the Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock, noting its support for quad 4K displays at 60Hz (on Windows), its 98W of charging power, and its overall wide selection of ports including everything from USB-A to Ethernet to SD and microSD card readers. It's a great choice for those who can't get enough screens.

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    Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma
    Serious RGB

    The Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma is a typical Razer product, coming at you with tons of performance and style. You get nine downstream ports with support for dual 4K displays at 60Hz each, as well as up to 90W of charging power to the host. The horizontal design has Razer's black finish and, to make it even better, it has customizable underglow RGB lighting.

  • CalDigit Element Hub
    CalDigit Element Hub
    Thunderbolt and USB-A

    CalDigit's Element Hub is a compact dock that focuses mainly on expanding Thunderbolt 4 and USB-A connectivity. There are four TB4 ports (including one for the host laptop) and four USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2) ports for all of your accessories. The aluminum design is durable, and you can still get up to 60W of charging power back to the host. If you don't need all the extra ports that come in other docks, this can save you some money.

  • VisionTek VT7400
    VisionTek VT7400
    Triple 4K support

    We awarded the VisionTek VT7400 with an XDA Recommended badge in our review, all thanks to its support for up to three 4K displays, its ability to deliver up to 100W of power back to the host laptop, and its generous port selection. There's no SD card reader, but it has USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet, 3.5mm audio, and downstream video. It's all wrapped up in a plastic chassis with black finish.

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    Satechi Dual Dock Stand
    With SSD enclosure

    Satechi's Dual Dock Stand we reviewed provides a wide range of ports in a wedge-shaped dock that you can use to prop up your laptop. It can deliver 75W of power back to the host via USB-C, it supports dual 4K@60Hz displays, and it even has an M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure included so that you can easily add storage to your laptop.

  • Dell Dual Charge Dock
    Dell Dual Charge Dock
    Your phone at hand

    Dell's Dual Charge HD22Q dock is a unique offering with fabric-covered phone stand for wireless Qi charging as well as a bank of ports on the back for your laptop. It supports dual 4K@60Hz displays, it can deliver up to 90W back to the host laptop, and it's compact enough to fit pretty much anywhere.

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    Monoprice 7-in-1 USB-C to Dual DisplayPort docking station
    For DisplayPort monitors

    The Monoprice 7-in-1 USB-C dock we reviewed is more a portable hub than full docking stations, but it'll get the job done for those with DisplayPort monitors. It supports 100W passthrough charging for the host, it can handle dual 4K@60Hz displays, and it's built from aluminum for a durable feel. Ethernet is included for a wired connection.

  • Anker 575 USB-C Hub
    Anker 575 USB-C Hub
    Best USB-C hub

    The Anker 575 is one of the best USB-C hubs out there, offering up 12 ports with dual HDMI and dual 4K@60Hz display support, SD and microSD card readers, multiple USB-A and USB-C, and even Ethernet. It's a high-end accessory that should be considered by anyone who often travels with their Dragonfly G4.

Getting the best dock for your HP Dragonfly G4

Many of the best docks for the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 predecessor will also work with the new Dragonfly G4, but we've put together a more curated list here to match up better with the Thunderbolt 4 ports. The Dragonfly G4 is one of the best business laptops in 2023, and you'll want only the best dock to widen its port selection.

In our HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 review, Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods mentioned that it has his "favorite selection of ports on a Thunderbolt 4 dock" and that the two DisplayPorts can help greatly with multi-monitor setups. It delivers more than enough power to the Dragonfly G4, it's branded to match the laptop, and it's relatively compact despite its generous selection of ports. Its onboard security and management features are also ideal for professional users. It's even more enticing now that the price has dropped significantly; you can reliably find the dock for around $200 at Amazon and even less at some other third-party retailers.

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HP Thunderbolt Dock G4

In my CalDigit TS4 review, I noted that it's a great pick for power users who need a lot of ports in a durable package. It's expensive and often sold out, but it will alleviate most connectivity headaches. It's built well, it's compact, and it's extremely popular. If you don't need quite as many ports, the Kensington SD5780T that I also favorably reviewed is a great runner-up that should cost less.

If you're looking for more hardware to connect to a dock, be sure to check out our collection of the best accessories for the HP Dragonfly G4. We've also put together collections of the best cases for the HP Dragonfly G4 and the best chargers for the HP Dragonfly G4.

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HP Dragonfly G4

The HP Dragonfly G4 is a sleek and lightweight business laptop that looks great in any situation, even if it's slightly boring. It has a tall 3:2 display one one of the best webcams you'll find on a laptop.