Brydge Stone Pro Docking Station Thunderbolt™ 3, 87 W, Dual Displays (4K @ 60 Hz), DisplayPort, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, USB-A & More, MacOS & Windows
Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station
Brydge Stone Pro
For MacOS & Windows
ONE CONNECTION. MULTIPLE POSSIBILITIES.
For the pro MacOS & Windows users with two awesome displays.
Stone Pro for Thunderbolt 3 is the simplest and most powerful way to connect your computer with all of your external devices. Featuring 11 ports of power in an elegant and minimalist design, Stone Pro is the ultimate workplace solution.
Every Stone offers a full 87+ watts of power for charging your computer. Thanks to Stone Pro’s massive power supplies there is even enough additional power to charge four connected USB devices.
Dual 4K Displays. Thunderbolt 3 Speeds. 11 Ports.
Featuring 11 ports to expand your workspace by connecting hard drives, dual displays, networks, memory cards and digital audio devices.
Functional
Stone Pro comes with a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 3 cable that connects your computer to Stone Pro. Simply connect your external devices to the hub, connect your computer, and go.
Beautiful
Functionality isn’t everything. Stone range is where power & design meet to create a range of highly functional products with a minimalistic design to complement your desktop.
What’s a Docking Station?
Ever wish you didn’t have to choose between the portability of a laptop and the expansion capabilities of a desktop computer? With a multiport desktop hub, you don’t have to compromise. Our Stone range is for those who want to expand their laptop’s connectivity and increase its capability.
What are the benefits?
Our Stone range is simple, elegant, and extremely powerful.
- Connect all of your devices at once.
- Less cable clutter, more desk space.
- Reduce stress and tension on your computer ports.
- Up to 87 W of power to work with utmost efficiency.
STONE RANGE
 STONE LITE |  STONE II |  STONE PRO |
|---|---|---|
COMPATIBILITYWindows | COMPATIBILITYMacOS & Windows | COMPATIBILITYMacOS & Windows |
MONITOR SUPPORTDual | MONITOR SUPPORTSingle | MONITOR SUPPORTDual |
DISPLAY OUTPUTDP 1.4 MST HUB – Dual (4K @ 60 Hz) or Single (4K @ 60 Hz) | DISPLAY OUTPUTHDMI (4K) | DISPLAY OUTPUTDisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 |
SPEEDSUSB-C | SPEEDSUSB-C | SPEEDSThunderbolt 3 |
PORTS5 | PORTS7 | PORTS11 |
STONE PRO TECH SPECS
| COMPATIBILITY | MacOS & Windows | All Thunderbolt 3 enabled devices |
| SIZE | Length: 3.23 in (82 mm) x Width: 8.19 in (208 mm) x Height: 0.71 in (18 mm) |
| WEIGHT | 0.96 lb (435 g) |
| DISPLAY SUPPORT | Using Thunderbolt Port: Single @ 5K/60 Hz, Dual @ 4K/60 Hz | Using DisplayPort: Single @ 4K/60 Hz, Dual @ 4K/60 Hz |
| SPEED | Thunderbolt 3 |
| POWER | • 1 x Power Supply (180 W) • 1 x Type C Power Cable for Europe (2 pins, 100-127 V) • 1 x Type G Power Cable for the United Kingdom & Ireland (3 pins, 220-240 V) |
| PORTS | 11 ports: • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 • 1 x USB-C (3.1 Gen 2: 10 Gb/s) • 3 x USB-A (3.1 Gen 1: 5 Gb/s) • 1 x DisplayPort (Dual 4K/60 Hz, Single 4K/60 Hz) • 1 x SD Card (SDXC UHS-II) • 1 x Ethernet (Gigabit) • 1 x Audio/Mic • 1 x Dock Power |
| MATERIAL | Zinc/Plastic |
| COVERAGE | 1-Year |
| WHAT’S IN THE BOX | • 1 x Stone Pro Docking Station • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Cable (18 in/0.5 m) 40 Gb/s • 1 x Power Supply (180 W) • 2 x Localized Cables (1 x EU and 1 x UK/IE) •1 x User Manual | Laptop not included. Additional cables are necessary. See the recommended setup information below. |
| RECOMMENDED SETUP | Stone Pro comes with a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 3 cable that connects your laptop to the Stone Pro. To connect the first monitor, you will need a Thunderbolt 3 to HDMI adapter/cable (not included). For a second monitor, a DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable works best (not included). If your monitor doesn’t have a DisplayPort input, you will need an Active DisplayPort to HDMI cable/adapter (not included). |
| Dimensions: | 20.8 x 8.2 x 1.8 cm; 436 Grams |
| Model: | BRYSTONEPROEU |
| Manufacture: | Brydge |
| Origin: | China |
I have been using the Stone Pro for Thunderbolt 3 for a few weeks now and I am very impressed. It is very well designed and looks great on my desk. It is very easy to use and has all the ports I need. The power supply is very powerful and has enough power to charge my laptop and four other USB devices. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a great way to expand their workspace.
The Brydge hub is a serious investment, but worth the money. Does what it says on the tin.
The Brydge hub is a serious investment, but worth the money. Does what it says on the tin.
I am using this docking station with my M1 Mac mini as a hub to help manage a dual monitor set-up, external speakers, two connected hard drives (back-up / storage) and an ethernet connection. A thunderbolt cable is included in the box, and everything is very well packaged.
The design perfectly compliments the Mac mini (and any mac for that matter) and is compatible with both Apple OS and Microsoft/Windows products. The build quality is great, being made from aluminium, and feels like it is constructed to a high standard. You can choose to rest your MacBook on it as a slight stand, or it is small enough to sit neatly in the corner of your desk (or hidden away).
Transfer speeds to/from my hard drives (both SSDs via USB-C) were fast and reliable. No issues with my monitors (both USB-C) and having an ethernet connected I also noticed great network speeds. I also appreciate that the SD card slot is on the side, but would have welcomed a USB-C port on the side as well for easier access to external hard drives, etc.
Overall, very little not to like. For my needs, it works perfectly. I enjoy having everything connected in a single place, and can finally have 2 USB-C monitors connected to my Mac mini simultaneously (as the mini only has one USB-C/TB and one HDMI output).
I am using this docking station with my M1 Mac mini as a hub to help manage a dual monitor set-up, external speakers, two connected hard drives (back-up / storage) and an ethernet connection. A thunderbolt cable is included in the box, and everything is very well packaged.
The design perfectly compliments the Mac mini (and any mac for that matter) and is compatible with both Apple OS and Microsoft/Windows products. The build quality is great, being made from aluminium, and feels like it is constructed to a high standard. You can choose to rest your MacBook on it as a slight stand, or it is small enough to sit neatly in the corner of your desk (or hidden away).
Transfer speeds to/from my hard drives (both SSDs via USB-C) were fast and reliable. No issues with my monitors (both USB-C) and having an ethernet connected I also noticed great network speeds. I also appreciate that the SD card slot is on the side, but would have welcomed a USB-C port on the side as well for easier access to external hard drives, etc.
Overall, very little not to like. For my needs, it works perfectly. I enjoy having everything connected in a single place, and can finally have 2 USB-C monitors connected to my Mac mini simultaneously (as the mini only has one USB-C/TB and one HDMI output).
This is a powerhouse of a dock, with plenty of ports. It’s ideal for connecting multiple devices to a laptop, many of which have few built-in ports. I’ve been using it mostly with a Windows laptop.
It works well and performs exactly as expected, adding good functionality to the computer while keeping all of the cables neatly organised.
It does get surprisingly warm when in use, and I tend to keep it away from the laptop to avoid any issues with overheating the PC itself. The power supply is a little noisy, and also prone to producing quite a bit of heat.
That said, it is a very sturdy, well-designed piece of kit, and very useful to have.
This is a powerhouse of a dock, with plenty of ports. It’s ideal for connecting multiple devices to a laptop, many of which have few built-in ports. I’ve been using it mostly with a Windows laptop.
It works well and performs exactly as expected, adding good functionality to the computer while keeping all of the cables neatly organised.
It does get surprisingly warm when in use, and I tend to keep it away from the laptop to avoid any issues with overheating the PC itself. The power supply is a little noisy, and also prone to producing quite a bit of heat.
That said, it is a very sturdy, well-designed piece of kit, and very useful to have.
I’ve bought this after a few rounds with various other vendors, none of which we’re able to give me two external monitors on MBP 2020 with intel.
This worked out of the box using a thunderbolt to display port and a native display to display port.
Not a flinch, boot up, straight into two external monitors at 1440p each.
Would recommend this dock 100% for what it does, it’s worth the money.
I leave mine behind the mac as it does get warm, but that’s about it.
In terms of the I/O, the dock features 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (one is reserved for connecting to your laptop) (up to 5K @ 60 Hz), 1 x DisplayPort (up to 4K at 60 Hz), 3 x USB-A 3.1 ports, 1 x USB-C 3.1 (10 Gb/s), 1 x SD card (SDXC UHS-II), 1 x 3.5mm Audio in/out, 1x DC power port and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It comes with a short Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect the dock to your laptop (you might need to purchase a longer Thunderbolt cable depending on placement), and a 180 watt laptop styled power supply that is used to provide 87 watts of USB Power Delivery to charge your laptop as well as power any other connected peripherals such as phones/tablets/hard drives/displays etc. Speed of all my peripherals is as fast as possible due to the 40 Gbps bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3, so there are no concerns to slowdowns here.
One important consideration to make is the output to displays – the dock is able to drive two 4K 60Hz displays through the Thunderbolt 3 & Display Port, but it can also drive a single 5K 60Hz display through the Thunderbolt 3 port. If using this dock with multiple displays, this does not leave any room for connecting any other Thunderbolt devices such as thunderbolt based storage devices or higher speed networking (unless your device has Thunderbolt passthru’s), so it is important to consider the types of devices you’re going to be connecting.
The main issue I have with this dock is that it can get hot sometimes, even without anything too taxing attached to it. All I have attached to mine is ethernet, 3x USB dongles, and a USB-C to lightning cable to charge my phone, and it gets hot fairly quickly. The design of it is built so you can rest your laptop on top of it to raise up your MacBook or similar laptop, but with how hot it gets combined with how hot my MacBook can get on the bottom, its a recipe for heavy thermal throttling which will drastically reduce the performance of your CPU, and in turn reduce speed under load. I also checked the PSU and dock for any coil whine noise, the dock itself runs totally silent but the PSU does emit a slight bit of coil whine, but behind a desk on the floor its not noticeable at all and well within tolerance for these types of things in my opinion.
Overall, this is a good dock that just gets a bit too hot for my liking whilst in use. If kept off to the side on your desk it is not really an issue, but I certainly would not advise resting your laptop on top of it unless you want reduced performance and longevity. In terms of port selection however, this dock is certainly one of the best in class that I have seen/used, and can see it being a great solution for a variety of setups. Thank you for reading my review, if you found it helpful feel free to let me know below.
In terms of the I/O, the dock features 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (one is reserved for connecting to your laptop) (up to 5K @ 60 Hz), 1 x DisplayPort (up to 4K at 60 Hz), 3 x USB-A 3.1 ports, 1 x USB-C 3.1 (10 Gb/s), 1 x SD card (SDXC UHS-II), 1 x 3.5mm Audio in/out, 1x DC power port and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It comes with a short Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect the dock to your laptop (you might need to purchase a longer Thunderbolt cable depending on placement), and a 180 watt laptop styled power supply that is used to provide 87 watts of USB Power Delivery to charge your laptop as well as power any other connected peripherals such as phones/tablets/hard drives/displays etc. Speed of all my peripherals is as fast as possible due to the 40 Gbps bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3, so there are no concerns to slowdowns here.
One important consideration to make is the output to displays – the dock is able to drive two 4K 60Hz displays through the Thunderbolt 3 & Display Port, but it can also drive a single 5K 60Hz display through the Thunderbolt 3 port. If using this dock with multiple displays, this does not leave any room for connecting any other Thunderbolt devices such as thunderbolt based storage devices or higher speed networking (unless your device has Thunderbolt passthru’s), so it is important to consider the types of devices you’re going to be connecting.
The main issue I have with this dock is that it can get hot sometimes, even without anything too taxing attached to it. All I have attached to mine is ethernet, 3x USB dongles, and a USB-C to lightning cable to charge my phone, and it gets hot fairly quickly. The design of it is built so you can rest your laptop on top of it to raise up your MacBook or similar laptop, but with how hot it gets combined with how hot my MacBook can get on the bottom, its a recipe for heavy thermal throttling which will drastically reduce the performance of your CPU, and in turn reduce speed under load. I also checked the PSU and dock for any coil whine noise, the dock itself runs totally silent but the PSU does emit a slight bit of coil whine, but behind a desk on the floor its not noticeable at all and well within tolerance for these types of things in my opinion.
Overall, this is a good dock that just gets a bit too hot for my liking whilst in use. If kept off to the side on your desk it is not really an issue, but I certainly would not advise resting your laptop on top of it unless you want reduced performance and longevity. In terms of port selection however, this dock is certainly one of the best in class that I have seen/used, and can see it being a great solution for a variety of setups. Thank you for reading my review, if you found it helpful feel free to let me know below.
Thunderbolt 3 multiport hub.
I was sent this in return for my honest opinion on it.
This is a handy little hub, you have 11 ports to connect hard drives, dual displays at 4k, a single display at 5k, have your ethernet directly sourced through the hub, use and access your memory cards, charge multiple devices, iOS and Android and more. Just connect to your laptop and go.
The design is quite nice, it definitely looks like that of a Macbook style. It’s well made, a little weighty, sleek and stylish. The size is roughly 21cm x 8.5cm x 1.5cm, this goes thinner at the front.
On the hub you have a mic/sound audio port, usb c and a ports, ethernet port, thunderbolt 3 to computer port, thunderbolt port, display port and SD card area.
You have a 160cm long, AC adapter power box, which plugs into the hub, then you have a 175cm long, UK plug adapter that connects to that, giving you quite a decent bit of length before your hub. Honestly I think maybe a little more than needed but it’s still good for just incase. You also get a european plug and a small thunderbolt cable.
This is a nice build and it works fast too. It’s quiet when using but it does get a little warm after prolonged use. I like the quick access to everything in one place and I definitely like the tidiness of it all. I think a power button on the box, would of been useful for myself but this isn’t the end of the world.
It is a clever and handy little hub, I would recommend it. Fantastic for dual screen displays, my monitors work perfectly through the hub. The ethernet provides a better internet connection, for if you don’t have a port on your laptop. You may need to install the drivers, this doesn’t take long. I do quite like the design, the efficiency and the versatility of it. It’s a little more than I thought it would be but I’m hoping it does last a decent amount of time.
Thunderbolt 3 multiport hub.
I was sent this in return for my honest opinion on it.
This is a handy little hub, you have 11 ports to connect hard drives, dual displays at 4k, a single display at 5k, have your ethernet directly sourced through the hub, use and access your memory cards, charge multiple devices, iOS and Android and more. Just connect to your laptop and go.
The design is quite nice, it definitely looks like that of a Macbook style. It’s well made, a little weighty, sleek and stylish. The size is roughly 21cm x 8.5cm x 1.5cm, this goes thinner at the front.
On the hub you have a mic/sound audio port, usb c and a ports, ethernet port, thunderbolt 3 to computer port, thunderbolt port, display port and SD card area.
You have a 160cm long, AC adapter power box, which plugs into the hub, then you have a 175cm long, UK plug adapter that connects to that, giving you quite a decent bit of length before your hub. Honestly I think maybe a little more than needed but it’s still good for just incase. You also get a european plug and a small thunderbolt cable.
This is a nice build and it works fast too. It’s quiet when using but it does get a little warm after prolonged use. I like the quick access to everything in one place and I definitely like the tidiness of it all. I think a power button on the box, would of been useful for myself but this isn’t the end of the world.
It is a clever and handy little hub, I would recommend it. Fantastic for dual screen displays, my monitors work perfectly through the hub. The ethernet provides a better internet connection, for if you don’t have a port on your laptop. You may need to install the drivers, this doesn’t take long. I do quite like the design, the efficiency and the versatility of it. It’s a little more than I thought it would be but I’m hoping it does last a decent amount of time.
Ottimo il design dal punto di vista estetico e dei materiali. Tutte le porte funzionano alla velocit dichiarata. Nessun problema con Macbook pro M1 e monitor con display port.
Non ho dato 5 stelle per due motivi:
1) il cavo di collegamento con il computer troppo corto
2) riscalda molto, secondo me troppo
Ottimo il design dal punto di vista estetico e dei materiali. Tutte le porte funzionano alla velocit dichiarata. Nessun problema con Macbook pro M1 e monitor con display port.
Non ho dato 5 stelle per due motivi:
1) il cavo di collegamento con il computer troppo corto
2) riscalda molto, secondo me troppo
Partiamo col dire che ho un MacBook Pro da 15,6 2018. Ho acquistato questa docking dopo varie ricerche, sia per prezzo che prestazioni. Secondo me quella con il miglior rapporto qualit prezzo, certo non te la regalano, ma rispetto ad altre marche pi famose secondo me fa quello che promette. Ha tutte le entrate che mi servono, anche la scheda SD, jack per le casse, usb classica e thunderbolt 3. Necessitavo di una docking perch sono spesso in giro per lavoro ma quando tornavo a casa connettere mille adattatori carica batterie ecc era veramente fastidioso e anche poco estetico. Con questa docking arrivi, poggi il computer, connetti il cavo et voil, tutto connesso. Un fattore da non sottovalutare la ricarica, infatti carica perfettamente il mio Mac anche quando sotto sforzo perch l’uscita promette (e mantiene) 85+ Watt. Alcune volte sono uscito di casa dimenticato l’alimentatore attaccato al muro, ora nessun problema, alimentatore sempre nello zaino e dock a casa. Che dire, lo ricomprerei sicuramente altre 100 volte, e se cercate qualcosa che costi meno non credo lo troverete cos prestante, anche perch la maggior parte hanno un uscita “dichiarata” di 60w, se avete un Mac come il mio e lanciate un render o altro state sicuri che si spegner.
Partiamo col dire che ho un MacBook Pro da 15,6 2018. Ho acquistato questa docking dopo varie ricerche, sia per prezzo che prestazioni. Secondo me quella con il miglior rapporto qualit prezzo, certo non te la regalano, ma rispetto ad altre marche pi famose secondo me fa quello che promette. Ha tutte le entrate che mi servono, anche la scheda SD, jack per le casse, usb classica e thunderbolt 3. Necessitavo di una docking perch sono spesso in giro per lavoro ma quando tornavo a casa connettere mille adattatori carica batterie ecc era veramente fastidioso e anche poco estetico. Con questa docking arrivi, poggi il computer, connetti il cavo et voil, tutto connesso. Un fattore da non sottovalutare la ricarica, infatti carica perfettamente il mio Mac anche quando sotto sforzo perch l’uscita promette (e mantiene) 85+ Watt. Alcune volte sono uscito di casa dimenticato l’alimentatore attaccato al muro, ora nessun problema, alimentatore sempre nello zaino e dock a casa. Che dire, lo ricomprerei sicuramente altre 100 volte, e se cercate qualcosa che costi meno non credo lo troverete cos prestante, anche perch la maggior parte hanno un uscita “dichiarata” di 60w, se avete un Mac come il mio e lanciate un render o altro state sicuri che si spegner.
Uno degli oggetti pi belli pensato bene e realizzato alla grande. Solido moderno con ben 3 porte USB-C ha l’unico insormontabile difetto di avere un enorme alimentatore ma un finto difetto perch questo serissimo Hub permette a tutte le periferiche USB che connettiamo di essere alimentate alla grande. Il MacBook si appoggia che un piacere e resta l immobile grazie alle gomme di alta qualit. Entrata riempiendo tutte le connessioni e sembra reggere input e output come solo i prodotti a marchio Apple riescono a fare.
Uno degli oggetti pi belli pensato bene e realizzato alla grande. Solido moderno con ben 3 porte USB-C ha l’unico insormontabile difetto di avere un enorme alimentatore ma un finto difetto perch questo serissimo Hub permette a tutte le periferiche USB che connettiamo di essere alimentate alla grande. Il MacBook si appoggia che un piacere e resta l immobile grazie alle gomme di alta qualit. Entrata riempiendo tutte le connessioni e sembra reggere input e output come solo i prodotti a marchio Apple riescono a fare.