Docking Station comparison
Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) vs Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4)
Compare the published specifications for these two products. Values are shown as documented in the catalogue; an unlisted value means the specification is not available here, not necessarily that the product lacks the feature.
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Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3)
Docking Station
Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4)
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) | Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host charging | 85 | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 4× USB-A 5Gbps | 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen1 + 2× USB-A 2.0 |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C (1× PD 18W + 1× data 10Gbps) | 2× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 3 upstream + 1× Thunderbolt 3 downstream | 1× upstream Thunderbolt 4 + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 4 |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.0 | 1× HDMI 2.1 + 2× DisplayPort++ + TB4 downstream |
| Maximum video support | 5K@60Hz via TB3; HDMI 4K@60Hz | 8K@30Hz single; up to four displays depending host |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | 1GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Card readers | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-II | Not listed |
| Audio | 3.5mm AUX | Not listed |
| Host interface | Not listed | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Power input | Not listed | DC input |
Key documented differences
- Host charging: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 85; Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 100.
- USB-A ports: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 4× USB-A 5Gbps; Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen1 + 2× USB-A 2.0.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 2× USB-C (1× PD 18W + 1× data 10Gbps); Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 2× USB-C 3.2 Gen2.
- Thunderbolt ports: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 1× Thunderbolt 3 upstream + 1× Thunderbolt 3 downstream; Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 1× upstream Thunderbolt 4 + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 4.
- Video outputs: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 1× HDMI 2.0; Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 1× HDMI 2.1 + 2× DisplayPort++ + TB4 downstream.
- Maximum video support: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 5K@60Hz via TB3; HDMI 4K@60Hz; Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists 8K@30Hz single; up to four displays depending host.
- Ethernet: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 1GbE; Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) lists Gigabit Ethernet.
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