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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Baseus UGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station: Comparison

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Baseus UGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station differ on power delivery: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 96W host charging, Baseus UGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station at 100W passthrough charging, which puts Baseus UGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station ahead on that measure.

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
Baseus
BaseusBaseus UGOS 13-in-1 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
Baseus
Baseus UGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB-C (USB 3.2, with digital power-draw display)
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio1x USB-C upstream, 2x HDMI, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C data, SD + microSD, GbE, 3.5mm audio, built-in digital display screen
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual display
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports1313
Power Delivery96W host charging100W passthrough charging
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)Yes (GbE)
BrandAnkerBaseus
ModelPowerExpand EliteUGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows, Mac
Price~$280~$120

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.

Baseus UGOS 13-in-1 Docking Station

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 13-in-1 dock whose live power-draw display is a genuinely useful, unique touch.

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