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Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock differ on power delivery: Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at 140W host charging, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 96 W, which puts Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station ahead on that measure.

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
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.com 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, GbE1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports14 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets11
Power Delivery140W host charging96 W
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes
BrandAnkerStarTech.com
ModelPrime 14-in-2 Docking StationTB4CDOCK
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu
Price~$280~$260

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.

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.

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