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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs Twelve South StayGo mini: Comparison
Anker 575 USB-C Hub and Twelve South StayGo mini separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, Twelve South StayGo mini at 4, 69% in favour of Anker 575 USB-C Hub. They match on 6 other specifications, including host cable captive, power delivery and host power delivery.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) | USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable) |
| 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 USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Max Display Support | Triple external (3x 1080p) | Single display |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080p | Single 4K@30Hz |
| Host Cable Captive | No | No |
| Host Cable Length | 0.9 m | 0.5 m |
| Total Ports | 13 | 4-69% |
| Power Delivery | 85 W | 85 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 W | 85 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 1 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 30 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 1 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | None |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-I | None |
| microSD Card Slot | UHS-I | None |
| Weight | 372 g | 100 g |
| Brand | Anker | Twelve South |
| Model | 575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392) | StayGo mini |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required) | Mac, iPad Pro |
| Price | ~$110 | ~$100 |
| Source URL | https://www.anker.com/products/a8392 | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1661940-REG/twelve_south_12_2039_staygo_mini_usb_c_hub.html ; https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/19/twelve-south-staygo-mini-usb-c-hub-review-the-connectors-you-need-most-in-a-small-affordable-device/ |
Verdict
Anker 575 USB-C Hub
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid DisplayLink hub for adding a second external monitor to single-port laptops.
Twelve South StayGo mini
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clever, MacBook-specific alternative to a loose dongle for people who hate managing a separate hub cable.
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