Laptop Chargers, Docking Stations and USB-C Hubs — The Complete Buying Guide
Chargers, docking stations and USB-C hubs solve different problems, and the wrong choice is a common reason a laptop won’t charge or a second monitor stays dark. This guide explains what each does and walks through every one we supply, by brand, with the laptops each suits.
In short: A charger must match your laptop's connector and voltage and supply equal or higher wattage; a dock suits a fixed desk with several monitors and charges the laptop over one cable, while a travel hub or mobile adapter suits carrying and single-display use. Chargers here run from 35W to 330W across Apple, ASUS, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Surface; docks and hubs from a compact Dell mobile adapter to the four-display Dell SD25. Send your laptop model with your enquiry and the fit is confirmed before ordering.
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Charger, dock or hub: which do you need?
A charger
Replaces a lost, worn or spare power adapter. It only supplies power, so match the connector, voltage and wattage to the laptop.
A docking station
Turns a desk into a workstation: several monitors, wired Ethernet, USB ports and power for the laptop over one cable. Best for fixed and shared desks.
A travel hub or mobile adapter
A compact adapter for HDMI, Ethernet and USB ports on the move. Most support one display at a time, and some pass power through to the laptop.
Not sure?
Send the laptop model with your enquiry. The connector, wattage and dock compatibility are confirmed before you order.
Choosing a charger
Match three things: the connector (USB-C, a barrel pin such as 6.0mm x 3.7mm, 7.4mm x 5.0mm or 4.0mm x 1.7mm, MagSafe or the Surface connector), the voltage printed on the original charger (for example 19.5V or 20V) and the wattage, which should be equal to or higher than the original. A laptop draws only the power it needs, but an underpowered charger can charge slowly or not at all, especially under load. For a step-by-step walk-through see our laptop chargers and power adapters guide.
Choosing a dock or hub
How many displays?
Docks such as the Dell SD25 drive up to four displays and the Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock drives two. The Dell DA300, DA305 and DA310 hubs support one display at a time.
How much power to the laptop?
Check the delivery wattage against the laptop’s charger: Lenovo ThinkPad dock up to 60W, Dell DA305 and DA310 up to 90W, Lenovo 150 up to 100W, and Dell SD25 130W to Dell systems (96W to others). The Dell DA300 does not pass power through.
Which ports?
List what sits on the desk: HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA displays, wired Ethernet (gigabit or 2.5GbE), USB-A devices and card readers. Match the hub or dock to that list.
Fixed desk or travel?
Docks stay on the desk and connect with one cable; hubs and mobile adapters have short built-in cables and fit in a bag. Brand-matched docks also give the most reliable results with that brand’s laptops.
For a side-by-side of the Dell WD25 and HP Travel Hub, see choosing a USB-C docking station for your office.
Laptop chargers and adapters by brand
Every charger and adapter we supply, 23 in all, from 35W to 330W. Each links to its own page with the compatible laptop models.
Apple
- Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter
- 96W USB-C, for 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021 or later) and other USB-C devices.
- Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter
- 35W with two USB-C ports for charging two devices at once.
- Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
- 85W, 20V 4.25A, magnetic MagSafe 2 for 15-inch MacBook Pro (Retina).
- Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
- 60W magnetic MagSafe 2 connector for 13-inch MacBook Pro (Retina).
- Apple 45W MagSafe Power Adapter
- 45W with the original L-shaped magnetic MagSafe connector, for MacBook Air.
ASUS
- ASUS 150W Laptop Charger
- 150W, 20V 7.5A, 6.0 x 3.7mm pin, for ROG Strix, Zephyrus G14 and TUF.
- ASUS 180W Laptop Adapter
- 180W, 19.5V 9.23A, 6.0 x 3.7mm pin, for ROG Zephyrus and TUF Gaming.
- ASUS ROG 240W Laptop Adapter
- 240W, 20V 12A, with multiple protections, for select ROG laptops.
- ASUS 65W Universal Laptop Charger
- 65W, 19V 3.42A, compact multi-tip design for ASUS laptops.
Acer
- Acer 65W USB-C Laptop Charger
- 65W USB-C, 20V 3.25A, for Acer laptops and Chromebooks.
- Acer 230W Laptop Charger
- 230W, 19.5V, 5.5 x 1.7mm pin, for Predator Helios, Triton and ConceptD.
- Acer 330W Laptop Adapter
- 330W, 19.5V, 7.4 x 5.0mm pin, for Acer Predator laptops.
Dell
- Dell 165W USB-C Laptop Charger
- 165W USB-C GaN, 28V 5.8A, for Dell Precision and Latitude.
- Dell 100W USB-C GaN Laptop Charger
- 100W USB-C GaN, 20V 5A, slim, for Dell Inspiron, Plus and Pro laptops.
- Dell 60W USB-C Laptop Charger
- 60W USB-C, 20V 3A, for Dell Inspiron, Chromebook and Dell Pro laptops.
- Dell 45W USB-C Laptop Adapter
- 45W USB-C, 20V 2.5A, for Dell Latitude laptops.
- Dell 180W Laptop Charger
- 180W, 19.5V 9.23A, 7.4 x 5.0mm pin, for Alienware, XPS and Precision.
HP
- HP 65W USB-C Laptop Charger
- 65W USB-C with adaptive 15W, 27W, 60W and 65W output.
- HP 65W USB-C Laptop Adapter
- 65W, 19.5V 3.33A, USB-C, for select HP EliteBook, ProBook and ZBook Firefly models.
- HP ZBook 230W Slim Smart Laptop Adapter
- 230W slim smart adapter, 4.5mm pin, for HP ZBook mobile workstations.
Lenovo
- Lenovo 230W Laptop Adapter
- 230W, 20V 11.5A, rectangular slim tip, for Lenovo Legion laptops.
- Lenovo 65W Laptop Adapter
- 65W, 20V 3.25A, round 4.0 x 1.7mm pin for Lenovo laptops.
Microsoft Surface
- Microsoft Surface 65W Power Adapter
- 65W, 15V 4A, Surface connector, for Surface Pro, Laptop, Go and Book.
Docking stations
For fixed and shared desks: several displays, wired Ethernet, USB ports and power to the laptop over a single USB-C cable.
- Dell Pro Dock WD25 — USB-C Docking Station
- USB-C dock for up to four displays, up to 100W power delivery, 2.5GbE.
- Dell SD25 Pro Smart Dock
- USB-C dock: up to four displays, 130W power delivery to Dell laptops, 2.5GbE.
- Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock
- ThinkPad USB-C dock: dual DisplayPort, Ethernet, USB ports, 60W power delivery.
Travel hubs and mobile adapters
Compact adapters that add HDMI, Ethernet and USB ports on the move. Most support one display at a time, so choose a docking station if you need two or more.
- Dell Pro 7-in-1 USB-C Travel Hub (DA310)
- 7-in-1 USB-C hub with HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, Ethernet and 90W pass-through.
- Dell DA305 6-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter
- Dell DA305 6-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter. 6-in-1 USB-C adapter with HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, USB and 90W pass-through.
- Dell DA300 USB-C Mobile Adapter
- USB-C mobile adapter: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A and USB-C.
- Lenovo 150 USB-C Travel Dock
- 9-in-1 USB-C travel dock: HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 3 x USB-A, card readers, 100W pass-through.
- HP Travel USB-C Multi Port Hub
- USB-C hub with HDMI, Ethernet, card readers and pass-through up to 65W.
Which one for which desk?
Primary desk, several monitors
Dell SD25 (up to four displays) or Dell Pro Dock WD25. Choose the SD25 when you need 130W delivery to Dell laptops.
ThinkPad and Lenovo fleets
Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock: two DisplayPort outputs, gigabit Ethernet and 60W power delivery from its included 90W adapter.
Hybrid and travelling staff
Dell DA305 or DA310 (90W pass-through), Lenovo 150 USB-C Travel Dock (100W, with SD and TF card readers) or the HP Travel USB-C Multi Port Hub.
Quick single-display connection
Dell DA300: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA and Ethernet in a compact body with a built-in cable. It does not pass power through, so charge the laptop separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a dock or a hub?
A dock suits a fixed desk with several monitors and power for the laptop; a hub or mobile adapter suits travel and single-display setups.
Can I connect two monitors to a travel hub?
The Dell DA300, DA305 and DA310 support one display at a time; for two or more displays choose a dock such as the Dell SD25 or the Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock.
Will a dock or hub charge my laptop?
Those with power delivery do: the Lenovo ThinkPad dock up to 60W, Dell DA305 and DA310 up to 90W, Lenovo 150 up to 100W and Dell SD25 130W to Dell systems. The Dell DA300 does not pass power through.
Can I use a higher-wattage charger than the one that came with my laptop?
Generally yes, provided the voltage and connector match; the laptop draws only the power it needs. A lower-wattage charger can charge slowly or not at all.
Does the voltage need to match?
Yes. Match the voltage, such as 19.5V or 20V, and the connector size exactly; wattage can be equal or higher.
Can a USB-C charger charge any laptop?
Only laptops that charge over USB-C, and the charger must supply enough wattage: 65W chargers suit many thin laptops, while gaming and workstation laptops often need 150W or more.
How do I find which charger or dock my laptop needs?
Check the rating label on the original charger or the laptop's specifications for voltage, wattage and connector type, or send your laptop model with the enquiry.
Do you provide a GST invoice for ITC?
Yes, every order, HSN and tax breakup included.
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Everything here is available on request and sourced against your order, so nothing is shown as ready-to-ship. Orders are supplied on a GST invoice with HSN and tax breakup for ITC and dispatched pan-India. Browse laptop chargers and adapters and docking stations and adapters, or read about bulk orders and dispatch.
Laptop charger pages by brand and type: Apple · ASUS · Acer · Dell · HP · Lenovo · Gaming & workstation (150W–330W) · USB-C & GaN.
If a laptop has stopped charging, read laptop not charging: causes and replacement charger.
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