Let me ask this a different way—what is the best way to connect my current devices to the new MBP?
I’ve had the following recommendations:
My monitor is not usb-c capble, so need thunderbolt 2(minidisplayport) or hdmi capability to interface with it. This one is a multi port adapter only and doesn’t supply power, but can be portable:
https://www.amazon.com/Tiergrade-Display-Adapter-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B07X1J7R34/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=usb-c+docking+station+with+power+delivery&qid=1589212365&sprefix=usb-c+dock&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFIWVA1TFlNNzZPUzAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5OTcyMDEzMFRNMVRBQk1QUEM2JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNzc2MzlNS0Q5UUdINUVFQTAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
But this one would be a docking station that supplies power through the usb-c cable back to the laptop, so no need for a power charger at desktop setup (leave it in bag for travel).
https://www.amazon.com/Hiearcool-Docking-Station-Compatiable-Ethernet/dp/B0831BJQ3Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=usb-c+docking+station+with+power+delivery&qid=1589212584&sprefix=usb-c+dock&sr=8-4
The problem with this is it only offers a mirrored display which seems weird.
I am switching from a mid-2014 to the new MBP 13" ($1799 model)
Can’t help you with docking stations or Thunderbolt accessories, but if you’re running out of USB ports I have a couple of powered Anker 10-port USB hubs that have been going strong for years.