Best Surface Laptop 3 USB Adapters, Hubs, and Docks 2021

A compact & easy way to get a full-size USB-A port

If you're looking to access your old USB-A devices or add an extra full-size USB-A port for your Surface Laptop 3, this Surface USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter is the best companion. This Surface adapter features a compact, strong, and sturdy design that will last very long with reliable connectivity.

It supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard which is capable of transferring data at super speed up to 5Gbps. It's also backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

A portable adapter to connect your Surface Laptop 3 to VGA compliant display

A portable adapter to connect your Surface Laptop 3 to a bigger screen

2-in-1 Combo Adapter with USB and Gigabit Ethernet Port

This Surface USB-C to Ethernet and USB adapter is a great combo adapter that lets you connect your Surface Laptop 3 to a wired network connection while including a USB 3.0 port to expand more connectivity to your Surface.

The Ethernet port supports Gigabit network speed and has an indicator light for data transfer status. It supports all USB-C enabled Surface devices and also compatible with other USB-C enabled devices.

Full 10Gbps USB-C, USB-A, [email protected] HDMI 2.0 Travel Hub from Microsoft

This travel hub is the first USB-C hub ever made by Microsoft. With the full USB-C adoption as we've seen in Microsoft Surface Pro X, Surface Neo, and Surface Duo, you'll definitely need a perfect Surface companion USB-C hub in order to be more productive. This elegant well-built travel hub lets you connect to different 5 ports including USB-C, USB-A, VGA, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet.

Both USB-C and USB-A support USB 3.2 Gen 2 with data transfers speed up to 10Gbps with pass-through charging. It is compatible with all Surface devices with USB-C ports including Surface Duo as well as Windows PC or Mac with USB-C ports.

Perfect Docking Experience with Dual Displays Out, Gigabit, and 4 USB Ports

Microsoft Surface Dock is a solid solution for those who want to use their Surface PC as their primary workstation when they are at home or office. It can transform not only your Surface Laptop 3 but also any Surface Go, Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, and Surface Book series with Surface Connect into a full desktop PC.

The Microsoft Surface Dock is my best docking station solution I have ever have. By plugging in the magnet Surface Connect cable and everything will instantly work. The dock comes with four high-speed USB 3.0 ports, a gigabit Ethernet port, an audio output, a power port, and two Mini DisplayPorts which claim that it can support two 4K displays.

The Most Powerful Dock with Dual [email protected] & 4 x 10Gbps USB-C ports

Microsoft Surface Dock 2 is an updated version of the long debuted original Surface Dock since 2015. This 2020 Surface Dock 2 is a future-ready dock that comes with 4 x USB-C and 2 x USB-A ports that all are USB 3.2 Gen 2 with 10 Gpbs speed.

The new dock also capable of output dual 4K displays at 60Hz via DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C available on the 2 x USB-C ports on the back of the dock. It also has a gigabit Ethernet port, a headset jack, a power port with a 199W power adapter included in the box.

2 x Compact & Multi-Stylish Metallic Non-Slip USB-C to USB-A Adapters

High-quality USB-C to HDMI Adapter

The UNI USB-C to HDMI Adapter lets you mirror or extend your Surface Laptop 3 screen to any HDMI-compliant displays with high resolution up to Ultra HD ([email protected] - 4096x2160). It supports HDCP 2.2 compliant for playing protected content from iTunes, Netflix, DirectTV & more.

It made from premium aluminum alloy casing for better heat insulation and lasts longer. It is available in both Silver and Space Gray.

High-quality USB-C to DisplayPort 1.2 Cable

The UNI USB-C to Display Cablet lets you mirror or extend your Surface Laptop 3 screen to any DisplayPort-compliant displays with high resolution up to Ultra HD ([email protected] or [email protected]). It supports HDCP 2.2 compliant for playing protected content from iTunes, Netflix, DirectTV & more.

It made from premium aluminum alloy casing for better heat insulation and lasts longer. It's available in three different lengths to fit all workstation setups.

Charge and get the 9 ports from a single USB-C port

This is an essential USB-C Hub you should have to expand your Surface Laptop 3 connectivities. It has 9 output ports including 2 x USB Type-A 3.0 ports, 1 x USB Type-A 2.0, 1 x HDMI ([email protected]), 1 x MicroSD card reader, 1 x Full-size SD card reader, 1 x audio jack, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port, and 1 x USB Type-C PD charging port that supports up to 100W charging.

It's made with an anodized aluminum case to have a perfect space grey look and feel. Weighted at 84g and its small and slim design, it's a great portable docking solution for your laptop.

Universal USB-C docking station with triple 1080p display support

Having a reliable, well-constructed, and powerful USB-C docking solution is just like having a next-gen universal docking station since USB-C is fully adopted by all computer manufacturers unlike Thunderbolt 3. Even it's less powerful than the Thunderbolt 3 dock, however, this Anker PowerExpand USB-C dock unleashes the best potential of any USB-C compatible laptop and that also includes the Surface Laptop 3.

By connecting a single USB-C cable to your laptop, it will instantly connect to all 13 peripherals connected to the single dock including the triple displays, mouse, keyboard, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card, external hard drive, and more. The dock also comes with an included 135W charger to power the dock and charging all its connected devices. On top of that, it can charge your power delivery compatible laptop and compatible phone up to 85W and 18W respectively.

The most compact 3-in-1 Mini USB hub

Want an ultra-small yet served the main purpose of a USB hub? Check this incredible lightweight and compact USB hub from the Onvian. By measured at 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.7 inches and single flat side design, it can be plugged into most laptops and tablets without problems.

It offers three USB ports out of a single USB port of your Surface Laptop 3. A USB port is a USB 3.0 port with a 5Gbp/s data transfer speed, while the other two ports are USB 2.0 that can transfer data at 480 Mb/s rates.

4-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switch and LED Power Indicator

This Sabrent HB-UM43 USB hub has 4 high-speed USB 3.0 ports. It features the power switch and LED power indicator light for each USB port. It supports high-speed data transfer up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.0 and it also supports backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.

The overall design is about portability with dimensions of 3.4 x 1.5 x 0.6 inches and only 1.4 ounces. It’s great for use with notebooks or tablets for attaching your favorite USB devices.

Recommended for IT Pro and corporate users

Surface Laptop 3 is a powerful laptop that is greatly used for enterprise or corporate users. However, one thing that is missing for those users is an ethernet port. They might also need some extra USB ports on the go for connecting to their workspace devices. Here is what they need to overcome this problem, a portable USB hub with an Ethernet port.

This 2-in-1 Inateck USB Hub features 3 high-speed USB 3.0 ports and one 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port. If you are a corporate staff or a network engineer, this USB hub will be a great choice for you because it allows you to connect to your corporate network via the LAN port. It also comes with a high quality 1 foot USB 3.0 cable.

Aside from a premium charging manufacturer brand, Anker is also made a USB hub that using only the highest quality materials to maintain its leading reliability. The Anker portable USB hub with a gigabit port allows you have 3 x USB 3.0 ports and a reliable fast Gigabit port for your Surface Laptop 3.

You can carry it anywhere and at any time since the device is strong and has the MultiProect feature. It has a combination of 10 safety features to provide perfect protection for connected devices. Inside the package, you will get a USB hub with a Gigabit Ethernet port, 1.6ft/50cm USB 3.0 cable, and other documentation.

Perfect Universal USB 3.0 Docking Solution with Dual Display Output

If you can’t afford the Surface Dock or want a docking station solution that can be shared with other laptops, you can look into the USB 3.0 docking station. This Plugable universal docking station comes with a bunch of ports and allows dual video outputs via a standard USB 3.0 interface.

This dock has a sleek and modern look with a vertical design easy to stand right next to the monitor. It provides a number of ports including 2 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, DVI (can be converted to VGA with included adapter), Gigabit LAN port, earphone, and mic audio sockets.