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Microsoft Surface Dock 2

Expert rating7 / 10

Docking Stations and USB-C HubsView on microsoft.com

Connection Type:: USB4 / Surface Connect
Total Ports:: 6
Max Display Support:: Dual 4K
Power Delivery:: 100W

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Manufacturer: Microsoft Last updated: September 12, 2026

Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220) Review

The Microsoft Surface Dock 2 is a Surface-specific dock combining Surface Connect and USB4 upstream connections, dual 4K@60Hz output, and 100W host charging built for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices.

This is the dock Microsoft designed to snap onto Surface hardware, not a generic USB-C dongle. The magnetic Surface Connect port handles power and alignment the way a MagSafe charger does, while the pair of USB4 ports gives it modern bandwidth for external drives and displays. It's a narrower fit than most docks in this list since it only pairs with Surface devices, but for an IT department standardizing on Surface Pro or Surface Laptop fleets, that narrowness is the point: one dock, one cable, zero compatibility guesswork.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock, the Lenovo is the more flexible enterprise pick since it works across any Thunderbolt 4 laptop brand, while the Surface Dock 2 only mates with Surface Connect-equipped devices. Against the Dell WD19S, both target single-vendor fleets with similar simplicity, but the Surface Dock 2's magnetic connector and 100W charging edge out the Dell's plain USB-C plug for daily desk docking speed.

Specifications

Connectivity

Connection Type	Surface Connect
Port Configuration	1x Surface Connect host cable, 2x front USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2x rear USB-C 10Gbps with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x GbE, 1x 3.5mm combo audio
Max Display Support	Dual 4K

Host connection

Thunderbolt Version	None
Host Cable Length	0.8 m

Ports & Power

Max Display Resolution	Dual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports	7
Power Delivery	120 W
Ethernet	Yes

Host power

Host Power Delivery	120 W
External PSU Wattage	199 W
Bus Powered	No

Display engine

Video Path	DisplayPort Alt Mode
DisplayLink Driver Required	No
Max Displays Windows	2

Display output

Max Dual Display Resolution	4K
Max Dual Display Refresh	60 Hz

Video ports

DisplayPort Port Count	0
USB-C Video Output Count	2

Data ports

Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count	0
USB-A Port Count	2
USB-C Data Port Count	4
Max USB Data Rate	10Gbps

Downstream power

Max Downstream USB-C Power	15 W

Network and storage

Ethernet Speed	1GbE

Audio and control

Audio Jack Configuration	Single Combo
Security Lock Slot	Yes

Compatibility and physical

Windows Supported	Yes

Brand	Microsoft
Model	Surface Dock 2
OS Compatibility	Windows (Surface devices)
Price	~$220
Source URL	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-dock-whats-new ; https://dancharblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/microsoft-surface-dock-2/

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7 / 10

The right dock only if your fleet is already standardized on Surface hardware.

Best for

Surface Pro and Surface Laptop fleets in Windows-only offices
IT admins who want a single-SKU dock across a Surface deployment
Desk setups that value the fast magnetic snap-on connection

Not for

Any non-Surface laptop, since it has no generic USB-C or Thunderbolt host port
Mac or Linux users
Buyers who want more than two simultaneous external displays

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)?

The Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220) is a docking station from Microsoft. Key specs: Connection Type Surface Connect + USB4 (2x USB-C), Total Ports 6, Port Configuration 1x Surface Connect upstream, 2x USB-C USB4, 2x USB-A 3.1, 1x GbE, 1x 3.5mm audio, Max Display Support Dual 4K, Max Display Resolution Dual 4K@60Hz.

Who is the Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220) best suited to?

It suits surface pro and surface laptop fleets in windows-only offices, it admins who want a single-sku dock across a surface deployment, desk setups that value the fast magnetic snap-on connection.

What are the drawbacks of the Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)?

It is a poor fit for any non-surface laptop, since it has no generic usb-c or thunderbolt host port, mac or linux users, buyers who want more than two simultaneous external displays.