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Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station vs CalDigit Element Hub: Comparison

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station and CalDigit Element Hub differ on power delivery: Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at 140W host charging, CalDigit Element Hub at 60 W, which puts Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station ahead on that measure.

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

Specs

Specification
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
CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4 / 4 Ports / 60W Host Charging / Data-Only / Mac/Windows / ~$100)
CalDigit Element Hub
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4 / USB4 (dual-purpose charger and dock)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x TB4 upstream, 2x built-in AC wall outlets (integrated power adapter), 4x USB-A, 3x USB-C, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, SD + microSD, GbE1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzSingle 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports14 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets8
Power Delivery140W host charging60 W
EthernetYes (GbE)No
BrandAnkerCalDigit
ModelPrime 14-in-2 Docking StationElement Hub
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows, iPadOS, ChromeOS
Price~$280~$100

Verdict

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.

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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