This product could be more versatile, if it would use USB instead of Thunderbolt. When this device is connected in the only one Thunderbolt port in your laptop, you cannot use that port for anything else, like displays or dockstation. But it uses only a fraction of your Thunderbolt port capacity. Thunderbolt interface just narrows this device usability and complicates your connections. Also make sure when you purchase this product, that your USB-C port supports Thunderbolt as well.