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Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station vs j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station and j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock differ on power delivery: Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at 140W host charging, j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 96W host charging, which puts Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station ahead on that measure. They match on 4 other specifications, including max display support, max display resolution and ethernet.

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
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
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, GbE2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports14 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets9
Power Delivery140W host charging96W host charging
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes (GbE)
BrandAnkerj5create
ModelPrime 14-in-2 Docking StationJCD388
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows
Price~$280~$240

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.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, no-frills Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a reasonable step up from a basic USB-C hub.

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