# High-Bandwidth Multipurpose Docks Microsoft's Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock Connects to Other Devices By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-thunderbolt-4 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-surface-thunderbolt-4-dock-is-a-high-speed-laptop-and-tablet-hub-161856424.html) & [shopping.yahoo](https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=67071605-d4df-494e-8d9c-c9c236b8bb38&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Microsoft&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NzA3MTYwNS1kNGRmLTQ5NGUtOGQ5Yy1jOWMyMzZiOGJiMzgiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWljcm9zb2Z0LmNvbS9lbi11cy9kL3N1cmZhY2UtdGh1bmRlcmJvbHQlRTIlODQlQTItNC1kb2NrLzhYN0NHSDFOMlRCMiIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMjQ2MmFkZTEtMTI5MC00NDEwLTliMjMtNzNhMjE0MzRmNmM1In0&signature=AQAAAR9C6YAp2xghNecpVP9B-iHeZ2rnaLXLL9IeiFx2WoZZ&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-thunderbolt%25E2%2584%25A2-4-dock%2F8X7CGH1N2TB2&uuid=MdMDLLrtUdw3v9yn0321)  Microsoft continues to grow its selection of elaborate laptop docks with the latest being the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, which uses the fast Thunderbolt 4 for connections. Also known as the USB 4, it is able to connect to users' laptops and tablets with enough bandwidth to connect to two additional 4K monitors at 60Hz. To add to this even further, it also has 96W of power that is able to recharge many PCs. The dock has both modern and legacy ports along with helpful design touches to aid the overall experience. THere are two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports, with one of each port on the front as well, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and 2.5Gps Ethernet at the back. Image Credit: Microsoft ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Docking Stations:** As technology advances, companies have an opportunity to create even more innovative docking stations with higher bandwidth and power capabilities. - **Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity:** Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 connectivity is becoming the new standard in high-speed data transfer, with opportunities for companies to integrate this technology into their products. - **Dual 4K Monitors:** With the increasing demand for remote work, there is an opportunity for companies to develop products that enable users to connect dual 4K monitors for improved productivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can create innovative docking stations with improved connectivity options and other helpful design touches to aid the overall experience for users. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can develop more powerful docking stations with the ability to connect to multiple devices at once, providing a more seamless user experience. - **Workplace Productivity:** The workplace productivity industry can harness the potential of dual 4K monitors to develop products that enable users to multitask and achieve more in less time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Multifunctional Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caldigit.md) - [High-Bandwidth Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-thunderbolt-4-multimedia-pro-dock.md) - [Feature-Rich Expansion Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-4-multimedia-pro-dock.md) - [Unified Connectivity Port Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-4-dock.md) - [18-Port Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-station-4.md) - [Metallic Port Expansion Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tbt100-dp-thunderbolt-3-dock.md) - [High-Bandwidth Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-5-cubedock.md) - [Next-Generation Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-matters1.md) - [12-Port Thunderbolt Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro-thunderbolt-4.md)