Docking Station comparison
Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) vs Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging
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Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3)
Docking Station
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) | Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host charging | 85 | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 4× USB-A 5Gbps | 4× USB-A (2× 10Gbps + 2× 5Gbps) |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C (1× PD 18W + 1× data 10Gbps) | 1× USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 3 upstream + 1× Thunderbolt 3 downstream | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 4 |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.0 | 2× HDMI + downstream Thunderbolt 4 video |
| Maximum video support | 5K@60Hz via TB3; HDMI 4K@60Hz | Up to 2× 4K60 or 1× 6K; up to 8K on Windows via downstream TB4 |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | 1GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Card readers | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-II | SD + microSD UHS-II |
| Audio | 3.5mm AUX | 3.5mm combo |
| Host interface | Not listed | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C |
| Power input | Not listed | External power adapter |
Key documented differences
- Host charging: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 85; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists 100.
- USB-A ports: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 4× USB-A 5Gbps; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists 4× USB-A (2× 10Gbps + 2× 5Gbps).
- USB-C data ports: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 2× USB-C (1× PD 18W + 1× data 10Gbps); Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists 1× USB-C 10Gbps.
- Thunderbolt ports: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 1× Thunderbolt 3 upstream + 1× Thunderbolt 3 downstream; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 4.
- Video outputs: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 1× HDMI 2.0; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists 2× HDMI + downstream Thunderbolt 4 video.
- Maximum video support: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 5K@60Hz via TB3; HDMI 4K@60Hz; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists Up to 2× 4K60 or 1× 6K; up to 8K on Windows via downstream TB4.
- Ethernet: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 1GbE; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists Gigabit Ethernet.
- Card readers: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-II; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists SD + microSD UHS-II.
- Audio: Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (13-in-1, Thunderbolt 3) lists 3.5mm AUX; Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M4 MacBook Air & Pro, 100W Laptop Charging lists 3.5mm combo.
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