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Seat the ring
Peel the backing sticker off the magnetic index ring and seat it in the recess on the underside of the base, adhesive facing out. The magnet holds it in place.
Elite ·Fibre reinforced, black or white
SlideBase Solo Elite (Macbook)
Early release. Models can be designed on the go and might take a few days longer to process.
Your MacBook, upright on your desk, logo facing you. In our toughest materials.
Slide your MacBook in and your desk becomes a desktop: one cable, 240W charging and 80Gbps over USB-C. Slide it out and you are gone, no cable clutter left behind.
SlideBase Solo docks your MacBook in one motion. A magnetic index ring sits in a recess in the base, so the dock stays planted while you dock. To undock, swivel the base toward you and pull: the swivel is not a release, it just gives you a more natural angle to slide your MacBook out.
The well-known aluminium vertical docks run Thunderbolt 4 at 40Gbps at a higher price, and rely on rubber feet to keep the dock from shifting. SlideBase is printed for your exact MacBook model, passes the full 80Gbps of USB4v2 and locks to the desk with its magnetic index ring.
The all-in-one docking stations do match the speed, but sell it in tiers: one price for a single display, a steeper one for dual, steeper again for triple. SlideBase Solo delivers two 80Gbps ports from the get-go, ready for multi-display setups; add a hub if you need one, or plug in the one you already own to complement it.
Elite is printed in fibre reinforced PETG: PETG-CF in Black, PETG-GF in White. Both are stiffer, tougher and far more heat stable than standard filament, so the dock holds its tolerances through summers, sunlight and years of daily docking.
Printed to order in the Netherlands. Supplied with the adhesive magnet ring for your desk.
Built with purpose.
- 5.0★Rating
- 0–2 daysShips in
- Free shippingOver €150
- +500docks shipped
ElitePETG-CF and PETG-GF fibre reinforced
€164,99
Built to last
- Heat stable to 80 °CHolds its shape on sunlit desks and in warm rooms.
- Stiffer under loadFibre reinforced, so the slots will not splay or creep with a MacBook seated.
- Black or whiteWhite exists only at Elite, in glass fibre reinforced PETG.
Buy 2 or more — save 5% automatically at checkout.
- Ships UPS
- Returns 30 days
- Made in Rotterdam
Built to be seen
Spec sheet
Built to be seen
Spec sheet- Charging
- 240 W USB-C PD
- Bandwidth
- 80 Gbps USB-C
- Connector
- Dual USB-C
- Anti-slide
- Magnetic index ring mechanical key in the base
- Undock
- Swivel toward you logo stays facing you
- Material
- PETG-CF / PETG-GF carbon fibre black, glass fibre white
- Heat tolerance
- ~80 °C sunlit desks, warm rooms
- Colors
- Black, White
Pick the tier for your setup
Pro vs Elite
Pick the tier for your setup
Pro vs Elite|
Pro
Everyday docking, matte black
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EliteThis page
Fibre reinforced, black or white
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|---|---|---|
| ChargingUSB-C PD | 240 W | 240 W |
| Bandwidth | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Materialcarbon or glass fibre | PLA Matte | PETG-CF / PETG-GF |
| Colors | Black | Black, White |
| Heat tolerancesunlit desks, warm rooms | ~55 °C | ~80 °C |
| Desk in direct sunlightPLA softens from around 50 °C, which a dock sitting in direct sun can reach. Choose Elite for a sunlit desk. | Not recommended | Yes |
No screws. One ring. Done.
Setup · 2 minutes
No screws. One ring. Done.
Setup · 2 minutes02
Prep the surface
Clean the spot with the included alcohol wipe and let it dry for a moment. The adhesive bonds best on a clean, dust-free desk.
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Press to bond
Place the dock where you want it and press down firmly for a few seconds. The ring bonds to the desk and nests into the base, so the dock stays planted but lifts off when you want it to.
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Plug in and slide down
Connect your USB-C cables to the base. MacBook closed, logo facing you, slide it down until it seats. To undock, swivel the base toward you and lift.
Frequently asked
Before you order
Why is this an early release?
SlideBase is printed to order and some models are designed on demand. If your model is a first run, your order might take a few days longer to process while we validate the fit on a real machine.
Will this fit my MacBook?
SlideBase Solo is made per model. Available for MacBook Pro 13" M1-M2 / Intel 2019-2020, MacBook Pro 14" M1-M4, MacBook Pro 14" M5, MacBook Pro 16" M1-M5, MacBook Air 13" M1, MacBook Air 13" M2-M5 and MacBook Neo. Select your model and your machine gets a precision fit.
How fast does it ship?
Orders ship from Rotterdam, Netherlands within 1–2 business days. Delivery within the Netherlands and Belgium typically takes 1–3 business days. European orders are usually delivered within 2–4 business days. International shipping (US, AU) takes 2–6 business days depending on the destination.
What's the return policy?
If you're not satisfied, you can return your SlideBase within 30 days of delivery. Contact support@dockedbydesign.com to arrange your return.
What material is it made from?
SlideBase Pro is printed in matte PLA. SlideBase Elite is printed in fibre reinforced PETG: carbon fibre in black, glass fibre in white, both stiffer and far more heat stable. Every unit is printed to order and quality-checked by hand in Rotterdam before shipping.