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Not all DisplayLink docks are created equal, which is why we test them. But for office workers on Windows, absolutely. For gamers, give it a pass.DisplayLink docking station offers a chance to expand your PC's I/O capabilities, even with hardware that doesn't support Thunderbolt. If you aren't comfortable with this, feel free to return to the relative safety of a either a generic USB-C dongle or a powerful Thunderbolt dock: Both offer simplicity and a known experience.

PCWorld recommends the Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615. It offers the flexibility of choosing between HDMI and DisplayPort monitor connections and supports two 4K60 displays -- and quite stably in our tests. At $170 it's great value.

It should prominently feature a DisplayLink logo, which we include a photo of earlier in the story. Not always, though. Shopping for a DisplayLink dock can be a bit confusing, too, since the term "DisplayLink dock" isn't really in vogue. Instead, vendors will sometimes use "USB-C dock" instead. Just read the documentation closely and look for the label.

DisplayLink was a much cheaper alternative to Thunderbolt docks during the height of the work-from-home years. Then, a Thunderbolt dock would cost about $300, and a DisplayLink dock about $150 to $200 or so. Prices for both have come down some, with DisplayLink docks starting for as low as $125.