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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs CalDigit Element Hub: Comparison

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and CalDigit Element Hub separate most on total ports: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 13, CalDigit Element Hub at 8, 38% in favour of Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on connection type and max display support.

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
CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 4 Ports / 60W Host Charging / Data-Only / Mac/Windows / ~$100)
CalDigitCalDigit Element Hub

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
CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 4 Ports / 60W Host Charging / Data-Only / Mac/Windows / ~$100)
CalDigit Element Hub
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzSingle 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports138-38%
Power Delivery96W host charging60 W
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)No
BrandAnkerCalDigit
ModelPowerExpand EliteElement Hub
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows, iPadOS, ChromeOS
Price~$280~$100

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.

CalDigit Element Hub

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget entry point into Thunderbolt 4 port expansion, not a dock replacement.

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