Are you lacking ports on your laptop when connecting more devices? Then a docking station is more than likely to be enough to solve your problem. Laptops generally don’t offer all the ports because manufacturers want to keep them as compact as possible. As laptop docking stations offer a substantial amount of connectivity options, it diminishes the problem of not having enough ports. Whether you are a hardcore gamer or a professional enthusiast, a docking station will certainly make your work environment more convenient.
One of the docking stations we are going to talk about today is the OFIYAA USB 3.0. A docking station that offers a lot of display and connectivity options. So to know more about the device, stay with us till the end.
Design & Ports
So when you get your hands on this device, you certainly get a very premium feel because it has a polished aluminum finish with a retro outlook. The RGB fan gives off a stunning appearance when it is set up on the desk. The dimension of the docking station is 5.51 x 2.74 x 0.9 inches. It weighs around 220 grams, making it quite light and easy to move around. This dock has a wide range of ports. On one side there is a MicroSD slot, an LED indicator, and 2 USB Type-C ports. One of the type-C ports supports power delivery so you get a wide range of connections with just one port. On the opposite side, there are 3 HDMI and 3 USB 3.0 ports for maximum utility.
Setting Up the Dock
Setting up the dock takes shallow effort. First, import the driver files from the included TF card, install it on your PC and connect the docking station with the included USB cable. And that’s pretty much it!
Usability
This docking station has a lot of versatile features and ports. Now you can easily multitask and edit videos with utmost comfort because the HDMI ports support 1080p 60Hz displays. You can also set up 2 additional displays via the USB ports. There are 3 USB 3.0 ports that allow you to connect a wide combination of USB devices with fast data transfer. On the other side of the device, there is a Power delivery type-C port that delivers 60-watt power and you can connect the docking station to the Laptop with it.
The hub supports android smartphones which let you do android related tasks on the computer. You can conveniently import images and videos from your camera with the TF port. Moreover, the cooling fan is extremely efficient, which keeps the docking station temperature low and under control. You are not going to hear any noise coming out of it because the fan noise level stays under 15 decibels.
Final Verdict
We have tested the docking station extensively and found no issues. It worked really well under heavy workload and the temperature was also in the normal range. We are quite satisfied with the results since all the ports worked perfectly when operated simultaneously. So, if you want to get a docking station for your laptop or Macbook, then the OFIYAA USB 3.0 Docking Station is a worthy choice.