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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs Microsoft Surface Dock 2: Comparison
Anker 575 USB-C Hub and Microsoft Surface Dock 2 separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, Microsoft Surface Dock 2 at 7, 46% in favour of Anker 575 USB-C Hub. Power Delivery splits them by another 29%, this time favouring Microsoft Surface Dock 2. They match on 9 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and displaylink driver required.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) | Surface Connect |
| Port Configuration | 1x 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-in | 1x Surface Connect host cable, 2x front USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2x rear USB-C 10Gbps with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x GbE, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Max Display Support | Triple external (3x 1080p) | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080p | Dual 4K@60Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.9 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 13 | 7-46% |
| Power Delivery | 85 W-29% | 120 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 W-29% | 120 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 2 |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 60 Hz |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 4 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Max Downstream USB-C Power | 18 W | 15 W |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Anker | Microsoft |
| Model | 575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392) | Surface Dock 2 |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required) | Windows (Surface devices) |
| Price | ~$110 | ~$220 |
| Source URL | https://www.anker.com/products/a8392 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-dock-whats-new ; https://dancharblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/microsoft-surface-dock-2/ |
Verdict
Anker 575 USB-C Hub
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid DisplayLink hub for adding a second external monitor to single-port laptops.
Microsoft Surface Dock 2
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right dock only if your fleet is already standardized on Surface hardware.