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Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station vs CalDigit TS5 Plus: Comparison

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station and CalDigit TS5 Plus differ on connection type: Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (dual-purpose charger and dock), CalDigit TS5 Plus at Thunderbolt 5.

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 TS5 Plus (Thunderbolt 5 / 20 Ports / 140W Host Charging / Dual 8K@60Hz / 10GbE / ~$500)
CalDigitCalDigit TS5 Plus

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 TS5 Plus (Thunderbolt 5 / 20 Ports / 140W Host Charging / Dual 8K@60Hz / 10GbE / ~$500)
CalDigit TS5 Plus
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4 / USB4 (dual-purpose charger and dock)Thunderbolt 5
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 TB5 host, 2x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 5x USB-C 10Gbps, 5x USB-A 10Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, 10GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, front/rear 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KQuad 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzSingle 8K (DSC); dual 6K@120Hz; quad 4K@144Hz
Total Ports14 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets20
Power Delivery140W host charging140 W
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes
BrandAnkerCalDigit
ModelPrime 14-in-2 Docking StationTS5 Plus
Price~$280~$500

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 TS5 Plus

10 / 10 Expert Rating

Best overall Thunderbolt 5 dock — most ports, best charging, dual 8K@60Hz, and 10GbE for buyers who refuse to compromise.

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