Docking Station comparison
Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) vs Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging
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Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5)
Docking Station
Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging
Docking Station
Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) | Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Docking Station | Docking Station |
| Host charging | 140 | 140 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports | 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 5 |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI/DisplayPort + 2× Thunderbolt 5 video outputs | 2× HDMI 2.1 + downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C display |
| Maximum video support | Up to 8K@60Hz single; dual 8K@60Hz on compatible TB5 Windows hosts | Up to 2× 8K60 or 2× 4K144 on TB5 Windows; host-dependent Mac configurations |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 120Gbps display bandwidth | 80Gbps; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth |
| Host interface | Not listed | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 |
| USB-A ports | Not listed | 3× USB-A (2× 5Gbps + 1× 10Gbps) |
| USB-C data ports | Not listed | 3× USB-C 5Gbps + 1× USB-C 10Gbps; one 30W PD port |
| Ethernet | Not listed | 2.5GbE |
| Card readers | Not listed | SD + microSD UHS-II |
| Audio | Not listed | 3.5mm TRRS |
| Power input | Not listed | 180W external power adapter |
Key documented differences
- Thunderbolt ports: Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) lists 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports; Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging lists 1× Thunderbolt 5 host + 1× downstream Thunderbolt 5.
- Video outputs: Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) lists 1× HDMI/DisplayPort + 2× Thunderbolt 5 video outputs; Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging lists 2× HDMI 2.1 + downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C display.
- Maximum video support: Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) lists Up to 8K@60Hz single; dual 8K@60Hz on compatible TB5 Windows hosts; Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging lists Up to 2× 8K60 or 2× 4K144 on TB5 Windows; host-dependent Mac configurations.
- Maximum data rate: Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) lists Up to 120Gbps display bandwidth; Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging lists 80Gbps; up to 120Gbps display bandwidth.
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