Laptops nowadays have limited ports, especially if you get the thin ones or certain MacBooks. That’s also the reason why we started using USB-C hubs so we can connect more devices. This Belkin USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock, though, is quite different thanks to its design.

Unlike USB-C hubs and docks that sticks to the sides of the laptop, this one hides under the laptop itself. That’s because it also functions as an ergonomic stand, meaning you just have to place your laptop above it and it will provide you with a decent elevation for comfortable typing and improved airflow.

Next, the ports a facing the back so your cables are hidden from view, which is advantageous if you want to preserve a clean desk setup. As for the ports, you’ll have pretty much everything:

3.5mm audio in/out
VGA port
SD 3.0 card reader
MicroSD 3.0 card reader
Gigabit Ethernet port
2x USB-A 3.0 BC1.2 ports
USB-A 2.0 port
4K DisplayPort 1.2
4K HDMI 1.4
USB-C PD port (w/ 100W pass-through charging)

As for compatibility, it will work with most laptops with USB-C port, including USB-C iPads and Android tablets. It’s also slim and will easily fit a backpack. The only problem we have is the placement of the cable which is on the left side. This shouldn’t be an issue if you’re on a MacBook as most of them have USB-C ports on the left. The cable is also short so it won’t reach the right side of the laptop if the USB-C port is there, unless you let go of the stand function and just use it like an oversized hub and place it on the right side.

The Belkin USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock is priced at PHP 6,390 and is available at Belkin’s official Shopee page, and stores like The Loop, Power Mac Center, Switch, Octagon, and Silicon Valley.