I have some physical issues that cause me problems when I am using the computer for a long time. The dock is most helpful in plugging in the extra components I need to be comfortable.
This is the 120W smaller cousin to the 280W docking station. Despite the lower power output, it can handle all the basic needs of a small business work station setup. Excluding the type-C cable connection from the docking station to the PC, it has 11 various ports: 4-USB type-A super speed (2 with charging), 3-USB 3.0 type-C (1-standard type-C, 1-type-C Thunderbolt 4, 1-type-C+DisplayPort), 2-DisplayPort, 1-HDMI , 1 ethernet. This allows you to hook up at least 2 monitors [max up to 4 depending on the PC]. This cube-like docking station has a small footprint and can handle most of your basic connection needs.,
This device is excellent and long overdue. It provides simplified docking without specialization. It allows for alternate devices to be connected with ease and functions as outlined in the documentation. .
The network connection doesn't work sometimes and the monitors shut off unexpectedly. We've called support and so far there has been no solution other than the docking station can't be left on overnight. I've had other docking stations left on for months without a single issue.
Used the HP Thunderbolt dock with the Envy 13x360. It worked great. Then used the HP Thunderbolt dock with the Envy 16 and that was a problem. Everything worked except of the ethernet connection. The dock Envy 16 combination would only do Wi-Fi. So I had to use an ethernet to USB adapter plugged into the dock to get an internet connection.