Anker Prime Charging Docking Station, 14-Port with 160W Max Output and Built-In GaN AC-DC Power, 10Gbps Data Transfers, Real-Time Smart Interface, Dual 4K Displays for MacBook, Dell, Phones, and MoreClimatePartner certified

The media could not be loaded. The Anker Prime Charging Docking Station has completely transformed the way I work. The convenience is superb – I no longer need to keep a desktop PC at my work desk and a separate laptop for on-the-go. Now, everything is handled through one device. This docking station makes it so easy to plug in my laptop and get straight to work.Plenty of USB PortsI love the abundance of USB ports this station provides. It’s perfect for connecting multiple devices at once, whether it's a mouse, keyboard, external hard drive, or other peripherals. No more hunting for extra cables or juggling multiple connections – everything stays neatly in place.Quick and Easy SetupSetup is a breeze! Now, I simply plug my laptop into the docking station, and within a minute, I’m ready to go. No more fumbling around for wires or cables. It’s just one quick connection and I’m instantly connected to everything I need.Reliable and Fast ChargingThe 160W max output with built-in GaN technology ensures that my devices charge quickly and efficiently, which is a big plus for someone who’s always on the go.Final ThoughtsIf you’re looking for a reliable, all-in-one docking station to simplify your workspace and reduce clutter, the Anker Prime Charging Docking Station is a fantastic choice. It saves me time and hassle every day, and I highly recommend it!

Having purchased another big name docking station that failed miserably to connect to my lap top , to charge it or pass data , and then having to fight to get my money back, I gulped at the thought of buying essentially the same thing from Anker. They aren’t cheap but buying this one which at its public price was cheaper than the big named discounted price was still worrying for a second time.Luckily I had an old Anker simple multi USB adaptor and I was able to fix it to the USB port on my laptop to find that it connected fine and it wasn’t the fault of my brand new laptop. So still worried I took the plunge and purchased this docking station.This unit was smaller than the last but looked way more professional, it had no big bulky box on its power lead and the outlets were better placed. It neatly stands upright so saves room and it has LIGHTS and power outage guages. Here goes .It powered up and the online instructions though far from great assisted. Straight off the bat everything worked, all my peripherals plugged straight in and worked. The lap top charged by the unit without the lap tops bulky lead seamlessly . Two gripes 1. Like all these units for me it lacked enough USB connections but routing my other Anker powered USB adaptor through one of its ports solved that. 2. It remarkably didn’t come with a usb C to C lead which luckily I had. If not for those two points this would be 5* I’m no tech guru so working easily was paramount and this seems to .

I really like this Anker Prime 14-in-1 Docking Station. It’s compact, stylish, and doesn’t take up much space, which is great for my setup. The display screen is a nice touch, showing power distribution and connected devices at a glance. It also has plenty of ports, and some can even charge at 100W, which is handy for powering my laptop and other devices.You can also set custom power distribution for your charging devices, but you need to download the Dock Manager software to do this. It’s a useful feature, but it would have been nice if it could be adjusted directly from the dock itself.The biggest downside is that the HDMI ports are only HDMI 2.0. That means a max refresh rate of 144Hz, which is disappointing since my monitors support 180Hz. It would have been great to have HDMI 2.1 or at least some DisplayPort connections.It does support dual 4K at 60Hz, but keep in mind that your laptop needs DP 1.4 with DSC 1:3 for that. If you’re on Mac, it’ll only do dual 4K at 30Hz.Overall, I’m happy with it, but since this is one of Anker’s newer docking stations, I would have expected more up-to-date display connections. If it had HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort, it would be perfect!

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Had two of these and returned both. Issue with screens going blank and disconnecting. Laptop is fine with other docks so issue specific to this model.Was replacing previous Anker dock i had used for about 8 years. Real shame.

The media could not be loaded. I wanted to like this. It's like a small work of art; the design is sleek, with fine grooves along the surfaces - some cosmetic, some for airflow. The LCD display is clear and responsive, recording the changes in wattage smoothly. Device charging is seamless, and the LCD will show the wattage output for each individual device, or the total consumed, when you press the button at the top. You need to use a high watt cable or the charging speeds will be capped; in the box you get one Anker-branded USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 100W of power delivery.However, it's otherwise just a basic docking station, and I can't see why you'd fork out £200 for this.In the box you get a QR code that takes you to the product support page, but the manual listed there is a product illustration with specifications; it's not very clear. Essentially, you need to connect the hosting device to the USB-C port on the back of the docking station (next to the power cable). With the exception of the dedicated charging ports on the front left-side, all subsequent connections to the docking station will then be run through the host device as if they were natively connected (e.g. a USB drive plugged into the docking station will act as if it was a USB drive plugged directly into a laptop). In my testing, this host device can only really be a device that has a USB-C input for charging - so, a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. This will not work at all with a desktop PC, not even as a peripheral.So, should you buy this? No, I don't think you should. It doesn't do anything better than similar products, and really you're just paying for the brand name and maybe the LCD.