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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs ASUS DC5 Universal Dock: Comparison

Anker 575 USB-C Hub and ASUS DC5 Universal Dock separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, ASUS DC5 Universal Dock at 5, 62% in favour of Anker 575 USB-C Hub.

Specs

Specification
Anker 575 USB-C Hub (USB-C / 13 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows/Mac / ~$110)
Anker 575 USB-C Hub
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock (USB-C / 5 Ports / 100W Pass-Through Charging / Single 4K@60Hz / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$70)
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock
Connection TypeUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, compact travel dock)
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps data, SD + microSD UHS-I, 1GbE, 3.5mm combo audio, DC-in1x USB-C upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C data, 2x USB-A
Max Display SupportTriple external (3x 1080p)Single display
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080pSingle 4K@60Hz
Total Ports135-62%
Power Delivery85 W100W passthrough charging
EthernetYesNo
BrandAnkerASUS
Model575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392)DC5 Universal Dock
OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required)Windows, Mac, Chrome OS
Price~$110~$70

Verdict

Anker 575 USB-C Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid DisplayLink hub for adding a second external monitor to single-port laptops.

ASUS DC5 Universal Dock

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A no-frills, inexpensive travel dock for single-display needs on the road.

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