If you purchased a Surface Pro 9, then you might have figured out by now that just having two USB-C ports might not be enough. For connections to printers, monitors, and other accessories, you will need a dongle or a dock. That's why we're here to help with our favorite docking stations for the Surface Pro 9 below.
The good news is that, just like with other Surface PCs and Windows tablets, there are a ton of great docks for the Surface Pro 9. The docks range from official ones from Microsoft to third-party ones from Razer, Anker, and more. They also come with various ports, whether you need something for all of your accessories or just need an extra USB-A port. Check out our favorite docking stations for the Surface Pro 9 below!
Surface Dock 2 Microsoft Surface Dock 2
This is the best dock for the Surface Pro 9. With this product, you can charge your device at your desk using the Surface Connect Port, and also enjoy extra ports like USB-A and Ethernet. Since it uses Surface Connect, the original USB-C ports on your Surface will still be free for use.
Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub
If you don't need a ton of extra ports, this is a simple dock for your Surface. It's compact and has a couple of ports like USB-A, HDMI, VGA, and Ethernet.
Microsoft Surface USB-C to Ethernet and USB 3.0 Adapter Microsoft Surface USB-C to Ethernet and USB 3.0 Adapter
If you need the most basic dongle for your Surface Pro 9, this is it. It's a two-in-one solution and will add a USB-A port and an Ethernet port.
Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station
The Surface Pro 9 has a Thunderbolt port, so this is one of the top Thunderbolt docks we can think of for the device. It'll let you daisy-chain displays, and it'll deliver 90W of power so you can charge it, too.
Plugable USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station Plugable USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station
The Plugable USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking station is what the name suggests. It adds six USB ports — two USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 — and extra display output ports for a great price.
Anker 777 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Anker 777 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Why not match the premium finish of your Surface Pro 9 with a premium Thunderbolt dock? This product has a metal shell and has two HDMI ports, USB-A, Ethernet, and more.
Brydge Stone II USB-C Universal Docking Station Brydge Stone II USB-C Universal Docking Station
The Brydge Stone II USB-C Universal Docking Station is one of the sleekest docking stations you can get for the Surface Pro 9. It's not super expensive and has plenty of ports, including Ethernet and USB Type-A, for connections to your other accessories.
CalDigit Element Hub CalDigit Element Hub
The Caldigit Element Hub is one of the most compact Thunderbolt docking solutions. It's small but has a lot of ports, including three Thunderbolt downstream connections and four USB Type-A ports.
Dell Dual Charge Dock Dell Dual Charge Dock
This isn't a traditional dock for the Surface Pro 9. It'll let you connect to multiple displays, and also charge your phone while still giving you extra USB-A and USB-C ports.
That's it for the best docks for the Surface Pro 9. Out of all of these great docks, we suggest buying the Surface Dock 2, as it's the best dock you can get straight from Microsoft. And because it comes directly from Microsoft, you know that it'll work. Of course, you can buy any of the other docks on our list, especially if you want to use them with other devices or need more specific ports.
Surface Pro 9 (Wi-Fi Model)
The Surface Pro 9 is a top-tier Windows tablet with Intel or Qualcomm processors, and it comes in multiple colors for the first time ever.
Surface Pro 9 5G
The Surface Pro 9 with 5G is powered by the new Microsoft SQ3 chipset and it has a 120Hz display.
