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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station: Comparison

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station differ on power delivery: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 96W host charging, Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at 140W host charging, which puts Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station ahead on that measure. They match on max display support, os compatibility and price.

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
AnkerAnker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station (Thunderbolt 4/USB4 / 14 Ports + Built-In Charger / 140W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
AnkerAnker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station

Specs

Specification
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station (Thunderbolt 4/USB4 / 14 Ports + Built-In Charger / 140W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (dual-purpose charger and dock)
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio1x TB4 upstream, 2x built-in AC wall outlets (integrated power adapter), 4x USB-A, 3x USB-C, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, SD + microSD, GbE
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports1314 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets
Power Delivery96W host charging140W host charging
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)Yes (GbE)
BrandAnkerAnker
ModelPowerExpand ElitePrime 14-in-2 Docking Station
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows
Price~$280~$280

Verdict

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock

9 / 10 Expert Rating

A compact, vertical Thunderbolt 4 dock that fits 13 ports and 96W charging into minimal desk space.

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely unique dual-purpose dock and charger, ideal for desks with limited wall outlets.

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