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Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station vs Twelve South StayGo mini: Comparison

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station and Twelve South StayGo mini differ on power delivery: Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at 140W host charging, Twelve South StayGo mini at 85 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
Twelve South StayGo mini (USB-C / 6 Ports / 85W Pass-Through / Single 4K@60Hz / Magnetic MacBook Dongle / Mac / ~$100)
Twelve South StayGo mini
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4 / USB4 (dual-purpose charger and dock)USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable)
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 USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KSingle display
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzSingle 4K@30Hz
Total Ports14 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets4
Power Delivery140W host charging85 W
EthernetYes (GbE)No
BrandAnkerTwelve South
ModelPrime 14-in-2 Docking StationStayGo mini
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, iPad Pro
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.

Twelve South StayGo mini

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A clever, MacBook-specific alternative to a loose dongle for people who hate managing a separate hub cable.

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