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Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub vs Razer USB4 Dock: Comparison
Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub and Razer USB4 Dock separate most on total ports: Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub at 8, Razer USB4 Dock at 14, 43% in favour of Razer USB4 Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 15%, again favouring Razer USB4 Dock. They match on 5 other specifications, including ethernet, max single display resolution and hdmi port count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C | USB4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C PD input, 1x USB-C 10Gbps data, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1GbE, SD + microSD UHS-I | 1x USB4 host, 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A (wireless dongle), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, Ethernet, SD + microSD, 3.5mm audio |
| Max Display Support | Single external monitor | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K@60Hz | Single 4K@120Hz; dual 4K@60Hz |
| Total Ports | 8-43% | 14 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 W-15% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Max Displays Windows | 1 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | 1.4 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 2 | 5 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 2 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Brand | Anker | Razer |
| Model | 555 8-in-1 | USB4 Dock |
| Price | Under $40 | ~$230 |
| Source URL | https://www.anker.com/products/a8383 | https://www.razer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-usb-4-dock ; https://www.macworld.com/article/2794033/razer-usb-4-dock-review.html |
Verdict
Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Best value hub — proven daily-use reliability, 8 ports, and Ethernet for under $40.
Razer USB4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Best value for non-Thunderbolt laptops — USB4 delivers Thunderbolt 4-equivalent dual 4K@120Hz performance at a lower price.