As great as the newest flagship tablet from Microsoft is, the two Thunderbolt 4 ports on your Surface Pro 9 (or USB-C on the Microsoft SQ3-powered 5G model) might not be enough. You will need a dongle or a dock for connections to printers, monitors, and other accessories, as the lone Thunderbolt 4 ports will be used up quickly. That's why we're here to help with some suggestions for docking stations for the Surface Pro 9.

Just as you'll find with other Surface PCs and Windows tablets, there are a ton of great docks available. The docks range from official ones from Microsoft that use Surface Connect to Thunderbolt docks for the Intel-based Surface Pro 9 or USB-C ones for the Microsoft SQ3-powered Surface Pro 9 model. They also come with various ports, whether you need something for all your accessories or just an extra USB-A port.

• Microsoft Surface Dock 2

  Editor's Choice

  This is the best dock for the Surface Pro 9. You 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.

  $260 at Best Buy

• Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub

  Best Value

  If you don't need a ton of extra ports, this is a simple dock for your Surface Pro 9. It's compact and will still offer up USB-A, HDMI, VGA, and Ethernet ports.

  $65 at Amazon

• CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

  Premium Pick

  This is an expensive dock, but it's one of the best Thunderbolt 4 docks for the Surface Pro 9 with an Intel chip. It's made of all metal and sports 18 ports total, including downstream Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, USB-C, USB-A, and even Ethernet.

  $400 at Amazon

• Lenovo USB-C Mini Dock

  Best mini dock

  This dock is designed for Lenovo products but works great with the Intel and Microsoft SQ3-based Surface Pro 9. It's a simple USB-C dock that'll add extra USB-A ports, Ethernet, HDMI, and the classic VGA port for projectors and monitors.

  $128 at Lenovo

• Plugable USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station

  Best universal dock

  The Plugable USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking station adds six USB ports — two USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 — and extra display output ports for a great price. It works great with both Surface Pro 9 versions and doesn't require special drivers.

  $155 at Amazon

• Anker 777 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

  Compact 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 it comes with two HDMI ports, USB-A, Ethernet, and more. Just remember that this is a Thunderbolt dock, so it's designed only for the Intel-based Surface Pro 9.

  $300 at Amazon $300 at Anker

• Brydge Stone II USB-C Universal Docking Station

  Sleek dock

  The Brydge Stone II USB-C Universal Docking Station is one of the sleekest docking stations you can buy. It works with both Intel and Microsoft SQ3 models, and it's not super expensive. It has plenty of ports, including Ethernet and USB Type-A, for connections to your other accessories.

  $100 at Amazon

• CalDigit Element Hub

  Best with extra Thunderbolt ports

  The Caldigit Element Hub is one of the most compact Thunderbolt docking solutions for the Intel-based Surface Pro 9. It's small but has a lot of ports, including three Thunderbolt downstream connections and four USB Type-A ports.

  $230 at Amazon

• Dell Dual Charge Dock

  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, USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort ports.

  $193 at Amazon $150 at Dell

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. Because it comes directly from Microsoft, you know 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. And don't forget to check out our review of the 5G model of the Surface Pro 9, too.

• Surface Pro 9 5G

  The Surface Pro 9 with 5G is powered by the new Microsoft SQ3 chipset, and it has a 120Hz display.

  $1300 at Best Buy

• Surface Pro 9 (Wi-Fi)

  The Surface Pro 9 comes with 12th-generation Intel Core processors, and it features an array of beautiful colors for the first time ever. It's easily one of the best tablets out there.

  $1,000 at Best Buy