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Anker 575 USB-C Hub vs Wavlink Universal Docking Station: Comparison

Anker 575 USB-C Hub and Wavlink Universal Docking Station separate most on total ports: Anker 575 USB-C Hub at 13, Wavlink Universal Docking Station at 9, 31% 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
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
WavlinkWavlink Universal Docking Station

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
Wavlink Universal Docking Station (USB-A / 9 Ports / No Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz DisplayLink / Windows Only / ~$90)
Wavlink Universal Docking Station
Connection TypeUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)USB-A (DisplayLink, no USB-C required on host)
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-A upstream, 2x HDMI (DisplayLink), 4x USB-A, 1x GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportTriple external (3x 1080p)Dual display
Max Display ResolutionSingle 4K@60Hz, dual 4K@30Hz, triple 1080pDual 4K@30Hz (DisplayLink)
Total Ports139-31%
Power Delivery85 WNone (bus-powered, no host charging)
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandAnkerWavlink
Model575 USB-C Docking Station (A8392)Universal Docking Station
OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10/11 (no driver required)Windows only
Price~$110~$90

Verdict

Anker 575 USB-C Hub

7 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Wavlink Universal Docking Station

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful fix for older USB-A-only Windows machines needing dual monitors.

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