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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Anker 575 USB-C Hub and j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, 31% 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
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)Thunderbolt 4
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-in2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportTriple external (3x 1080p)Dual 4K
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080pDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports139-31%
Power Delivery85 W96W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandAnkerj5create
Model575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392)JCD388
OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required)Mac, Windows
Price~$110~$240

Verdict

Anker 575 USB-C Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

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

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, no-frills Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a reasonable step up from a basic USB-C hub.

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