This is a basic docking station that covers the basics for a work station. I'm using it with an LG Gram that does not have an RJ45 and I need wired networking while in the office, so this is perfect to just leave at my desk plugged to ethernet cable and and external monitor. Just need to connect a single thunderbolt 3 cable from the docking to my laptop for power, network and external display access.The unit is pretty small and the GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology is more efficient than typical silicon semis and doesn't seem to overheat.The only odd thing is the positioning and labeling of ports... At first I made the mistake of connecting the regular USB-C in the station to the laptop. Took me a few seconds to realize the power delivery port is by itself on the side. Connected the thunderbolt cable to that port and it worked out perfectly.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 6-in-1 Core GaN Dock is a useful combination dock/charger that provides a basic set of ports (2 USB A, 1 USB C, 1 HDMI, Ethernet) and 96W charging to an attached computer via USB C cable. It's reliable, almost idiot-proof (see below) and quite portable, but it is limited by the number of ports and it's fairly pricy.You will see lots of 16-in-1, 19-in-1, even 22-in-1 USB-C docks available on the market, some very cheap. I even use one of these in my home office setup to provide a ton of USB and HDMI ports to my laptop to run triple displays, webcams, microphone, Stream Deck, keyboards, etc. These notably do not include any power of their own; mine has my PC's factory charger plugged in to run everything.The Belkin is all in one. It's a 130W power supply, a few ports (less than other docks), but all in one unit. It uses GaN technology which is supposed to run cooler and be lighter than traditional chargers, but the unit is quite heavy and probably weighs a little more than my laptop charger and a separate dock. But it's easy to pack as there is one brick, one power cord, and one USB-C cable. The weight might just be to make it feel premium, which it does.Overall this is smaller by volume than carrying my power brick and a separate dock. It's thicker, about 2" thick, but only about 3" x 3" square. Once you've wrapped up the cables on this versus the charger and dock combination, it's maybe 60% of the space, but it doesn't fit in any of the pockets inside my laptop bag's accessory compartment because of its thickness. So by absolute volume it's smaller, but it doesn't conform to the norms of packability in the way other devices do. It still fits in the bag no problem, it just doesn't neatly go into a little slim pocket. (The side pocket works just fine for it.)If your setup is simple or you need this for travel, it's great. It's been rock solid. A single HDMI provides for a larger or second display, a couple USB A ports are always handy as most computers now have maybe one or even none (Mac folks, looking at you). The power cord is a pretty generous 6 feet long, though the USB-C cable provided is only about a foot long so positioning the dock relative to the PC isn't completely freeform. You can use your own cable, though, if you need more length. The dock can get warm but not hot when heavily charging and running lots of peripherals. When simply keeping power to a fully charged laptop, it's barely warm to the touch.So I mentioned up top about being almost idiot proof. I have, in a certain state (pre-coffee) pulled all this out of my bag and plugged the USB C cable into the USB C port on the front rather than the one on the side meant for the PC. I was only plugging in for power so no monitor or Ethernet was connected, but I spent way longer than I should have wondering why my PC was complaining about a slow charger and worrying that I had damaged the dock while traveling. But nope, I was just inattentive and plugged into the wrong port. So that's on me.Long story short, it's a cool charger with bonus ports, makes it easier to grab and go and be able to plug into a display/desk setup somewhere else. The biggest downside is value for money, as it costs a premium over a separate charger and dock that involve a slightly messier setup but easier packing in my bag. Belkin is a good brand, but not an S-tier brand in my opinion, so they're not something I would automatically pay more for. Another possible downside is that it could have more ports. This is best for running a simple setup, where maybe you have a keyboard, mouse, and monitor at home and then the same plus an Ethernet connection at an office. If you have many peripherals or need to read memory cards as well, you should look for a dock with the features you need. This one is my travel dock.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 6-in-1 Core GaN Dock does do what it is described to do, but my personal feeling is that unless you need to charge youir laptop to use it, this is not what I would carry. It is MUCH larger and heavier than other hubs I have used, easily 10x the size and weight of the Sabrent, which has become my standard. That said, as a hub I find it less useful than most I have tried, and several that I actively use. It is less good for PC than Mac users, replacing the 1 c port it uses, while providing 2 A ports. It does not have a card reader like most other hubs I have tried, and only has 3 ports: 2 A and 1 c. What it does offer, which is nice if you need it, is GAN charging, and the price is not bad for a GAN charger, bur not so great as a hub. It is also larger and heavier than most and would feel like a rock to carry. I do not like to have my laptop teathered to an outlet, but if your battery is dying, sometimes you need it, and it is always good to know that your charger will not short out your machine, protection offered by GAN charging.I should add that if you do not need to be plugged in, the hub does work even if not connected to DC in. That is, it works as a hub without being plugged in, but not as a portable charger. In order to charge you do need to be connected to an outlet.All that said, I have found that Belkin does consistently deliver what it says it will. Their equipment works very well. This is not going to be the hub I will carry. It is too large, too heavy, and does not offer a lot in th way of expansion, but it is a safe charger.

It is a well-built and good-looking dock. However, I had to return it due to connectivity issues when connecting my LG widescreen monitor to my MacBook Air M2 via this dock. The colors on the display appeared washed out with a white tint. It works fine when used with a PC.