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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 13, Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 15% in favour of Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on connection type, max display support and max display resolution.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, GbE, SD UHS-II, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz |
| Total Ports | 13 | 11-15% |
| Power Delivery | 96W host charging | 90 W |
| Ethernet | Yes (2.5GbE) | Yes |
| Brand | Anker | Kensington |
| Model | PowerExpand Elite | SD5700T |
| OS Compatibility | Mac, Windows | macOS 11+, Windows 10+, ChromeOS 91+ |
| Price | ~$280 | ~$270 |
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.
Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-tested, reliable Thunderbolt 4 dock with 2.5GbE that undercuts CalDigit slightly on price.
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