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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs Kensington SD1620P: Comparison

Anker 575 USB-C Hub and Kensington SD1620P separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, Kensington SD1620P at 6, 54% in favour of Anker 575 USB-C Hub.

Anker 575 USB-C Hub (USB-C / 13 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows/Mac / ~$110)
AnkerAnker 575 USB-C Hub
Kensington SD1620P (USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@60Hz Portable / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$130)
KensingtonKensington SD1620P

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
Kensington SD1620P (USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@60Hz Portable / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$130)
Kensington SD1620P
Connection TypeUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)USB-C (USB 3.2, portable pocket 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, 2x HDMI/DisplayPort, 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C data
Max Display SupportTriple external (3x 1080p)Dual display
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080pDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports136-54%
Power Delivery85 W100W passthrough charging
EthernetYesNo
BrandAnkerKensington
Model575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392)SD1620P
OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required)Windows, Mac, Chrome OS
Price~$110~$130

Verdict

Anker 575 USB-C Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Kensington SD1620P

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-balanced portable dock for hybrid workers who need dual 4K displays away from a fixed desk.

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