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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Anker 575 USB-C Hub and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 15% in favour of Anker 575 USB-C Hub. Power Delivery splits them by another 11%, this time favouring StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on 9 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and displaylink driver required.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS audio |
| Max Display Support | Triple external (3x 1080p) | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080p | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz |
| Host Cable Length | 0.9 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 13 | 11-15% |
| Power Delivery | 85 W-11% | 96 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 W-11% | 96 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 4K | 8K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 372 g | 423 g |
| Brand | Anker | StarTech.com |
| Model | 575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392) | TB4CDOCK |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required) | Windows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu |
| Price | ~$110 | ~$260 |
| Source URL | https://www.anker.com/products/a8392 | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/tb4cdock_datasheet.pdf |
Verdict
Anker 575 USB-C Hub
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid DisplayLink hub for adding a second external monitor to single-port laptops.
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.
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