Looking for a cheap USB-C docking station that won’t break the bank? Look no further than the MOKiN dock! During a recent Amazon All Access sale, I snagged this bad boy for just $87.99, and let me tell you, it was worth every penny.
My trusty old Thunderbolt 2 dock had finally given up the ghost, and I needed a replacement fast. That’s when I stumbled upon the MOKiN dock, with its impressive specs and affordable price tag.
With triple display support for MacOS and quadruple display support for Windows, an SSD drive, and tons of connectivity options, this dock is a steal at just $110 (even without the sale price!). And with no drivers needed, it’s compatible with the latest laptops and smart devices with Type C ports that support DP Alt Mode.
But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the Thunderbolt vs USB-C debate. While the MOKiN dock doesn’t have an actual Thunderbolt port, it still connected seamlessly to my iMac Pro running MacOS 11.7 Big Sur. And with a good smattering of ports on the dock, I was able to connect to four different Macs without issue.
Overall, I’m thrilled with my purchase and would highly recommend the MOKiN dock to anyone in need of a reliable, affordable docking station.Looking for an affordable USB-C docking station that won’t break the bank? Look no further than this little gem! Not only does it offer a range of connectivity options, but it also doubles as an SSD enclosure. Simply pop in your own internal SSD stick and you’re good to go. Just make sure you get a B Key or B&M Key connector type, as per the manual.
But does it actually work? Well, we put it to the test with a $15 128 GB stick from Amazon and were pleasantly surprised by the results. Plugging the hub back in, we were prompted to initialize the new disk and voila! A new SSD was mounted on the desktop.
Overall, this dock is perfect for simple use and we’ve been using it on our home editing system with great success. We’ve even got speakers plugged into it, although we could just as easily plug them into our Mac. It sits neatly under our iMac Pro, providing easy access to the USB-A ports for peripherals like a Loupedeck and a dongle.
Our favorite thing about this dock, though, is the built-in SSD. It’s a smart idea to have a fast SSD connected through a hub for things like your NLE scratch disk or a LucidLink cache. And while we haven’t come across any more name-brand docks that offer a built-in SSD option, we’re open to suggestions!
That being said, we do have some reservations about this cheap dock when it comes to mission-critical situations. Will it always connect as it should? Will the SSD always mount? Will it pass all the data it’s supposed to without dropping a connection or corrupting data? These are all valid concerns, and ones that we wouldn’t have with more established brands like OWC or Cal-Digit. While their docks may be more expensive, they offer quality and support that’s hard to beat.
I can’t believe they still don’t sell a Thunderbolt USB-C dock. It’s been driving me crazy!
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