The Anker 575 is a USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) docking station — not Thunderbolt — delivering 85W of host charging, triple-display output, gigabit Ethernet, and SD readers. Despite not being Thunderbolt, it is one of the most popular and reliable docks in the Framework community for both FW13 and FW16, including on Linux.
The Anker 778 (model A83A9) is a 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 docking station delivering 100W of host charging, a downstream TB4 port, dual DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 outputs, and gigabit Ethernet. A community member reports it "much more reliable" than a Dell WD19TB on a Framework 16, running three monitors without issue.
The Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station delivers 90W of host charging and a wide selection of ports in a compact, cool-running enclosure. Community members report it working great on Windows and Fedora with reliable power delivery and peripheral connectivity.
The CalDigit TS3 Plus is a legacy Thunderbolt 3 docking station providing 87W of host charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet, an optical S/PDIF output, and 15 ports in total. It remains a solid, affordable choice (especially used) for single-monitor Framework setups.
The CalDigit TS4 is a high-end Thunderbolt 4 docking station providing 98W of host charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet, dual 4K/6K or single 8K display support, SD/microSD readers, and an extensive set of USB ports. It is one of the most frequently recommended docks in the Framework community and is confirmed working nearly perfectly across multiple Framework laptops.
The Dell WD22TB4 is a Thunderbolt 4 docking station providing up to 130W of host charging and DisplayPort MST for reliable multi-monitor output. A community member reports that after the Framework 13 BIOS 3.05 update it "just works" — including the dock's normally Dell-proprietary power button, which now powers on the Framework.
The Dual USB-C Expansion Card is a long-running community project to create an expansion card with two USB-C ports for Framework laptops. Since Framework only offers single-port USB-C expansion cards, the community has been working on dual-port designs since June 2021. Multiple independent efforts have emerged over the years, each with different approaches, capabilities, and outcomes.
The Framework Laptop 16 is a larger, performance-oriented laptop announced at the Next Level event in March 2023. It features an expansion bay that can attach PCIe components such as a dedicated GPU, a fully customizable keyboard with interchangeable input modules and optional numpad, and 6 expansion card slots. Initially planned to ship in Q4 2023, it began shipping in February 2024 with AMD Ryzen 7040 series processors. It was named a TIME Best Invention of 2023.
Announced in August 2025, the second generation Framework Laptop 16 features AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 300 series processors. It adds an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 expansion bay GPU module with 8 GB GDDR7, which is backwards compatible with the 2024 model. Shipments began in December 2025 (delayed from the original November target).
The Full Power Magnetic Charging Card is a community-designed DIY expansion card that brings Apple MagSafe-style magnetic charging to Framework laptops. Created by Sean Nagle (Sean_N) in October 2021, it was one of the earliest and most popular community expansion card projects, using a 3D-printed enclosure and off-the-shelf parts to enable breakaway magnetic charging at full USB-C power delivery wattage.
The OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock (OWCTB3DK14PSG) provides 85W of host charging, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, a mini DisplayPort 1.2 output, five USB-A ports, gigabit Ethernet, and SD/microSD readers. A community member reports it working reliably on Pop OS 22.04 driving dual 1440p monitors, and noted it delivered close to its claimed power output.
The Plugable TBT4-UDZ is a Thunderbolt 4 docking station delivering up to 96W of host charging. It is driver-less (no DisplayLink) and, importantly, uses a single display output rather than DisplayPort MST — which Plugable explicitly recommends for AMD/Linux stability.
The Power Supply Card is a Tool Card from HW Media Lab LLC that fits a programmable bench power supply into a Framework Expansion Card form factor. It is designed to work with the DockFrame modular USB-C hub or plugged directly into any USB-C host, sourcing power entirely from USB-C Power Delivery.
The Razer Core X is a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure that accepts a full-size desktop PCIe graphics card and provides up to 100W of power delivery back to the host laptop. It is the most widely used and best-documented eGPU enclosure in the Framework community, confirmed working across the Framework 13 (Intel and AMD) and the Framework 16. A variant, the Razer Core X Chroma, adds a gigabit Ethernet port and a 4-port USB-A hub.
The Sonnet Breakaway Box 750ex is a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure built around an Intel DSL6540 controller (PCIe 3.0 x4 to Thunderbolt), pairing a 750W power supply with support for high-end double-width graphics cards. It is documented working with a Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen 7840U) driving an RTX 4070 on Windows, with users achieving the full 32 Gbps PCIe tunnel using an active Thunderbolt 4 cable.
The TH3P4G3 is a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU dock (bare board) using a PCIe 3.0 interface, popular as a budget one-cable option because it supports power delivery to the host and Thunderbolt daisy-chaining. Framework community members report it working "like a charm" on AMD Framework 13 laptops after switching away from problematic Lenovo enclosures.