Meet the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Microsoft’s most powerful and versatile dock ever
Microsoft finally ditched the Surface Connect port and fully embraced USB-C.
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What you need to know
Microsoft justunveiled the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock. The device has a wide range of ports for connecting accessories and peripherals. It can connect to up to two 4K monitors at once at 60Hz. It also extends Thunderbolt 4 support to theSurface Pro 9,Surface Laptop 5, andSurface Laptop Studio. Those devices already work with Thunderbolt 4, but now that type of connectivity is available through a Surface Dock.
The dockpreviously leakedin a found listing on eBay, which ruined Microsoft’s announcement by a day.
The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock connects through USB-C withThunderbolt 4rather than Microsoft’s proprietary Surface Connect port. PCs connected to the dock can extend across up to two 4K monitors at 60Hz. The dock also delivers 96W of power plus extra power for accessories (165W total).
Regarding ports, the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock has three USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a security lock slot. The dock has front and rear-facing ports with tactile indicators that make them easier to find.
Several IT and commercial-focused features are available with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock such as Firmware Update through Windows Update, Wake on LAN from Modern Standby, and MAC Address Passthrough. Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM).
We’ll review the dock in the coming weeks and find out if it makes ourbest Thunderbolt 4 hubs and docking stationslist.
Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | $300 at Microsoft
This new dock from Microsoft has a plethora of ports, delivers up to 96W of power to PCs, and brings Thunderbolt 4 connectivity to the Surface Dock lineup.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
