- Anker Prime Docking Station consists of HDMI and DisplayPort help for triple exterior screens
- Brings 140W upstream USB-C for device-to-host connections
- Delivers three 100W USB-C ports with various switch speeds
Anker has launched the Prime Docking Station, a desktop accent constructed to attach a number of gadgets and shows.
This machine contains a broad vary of ports with a digital display and management knob, components not generally present in docking stations.
The docking station is marketed as a “14-in-1” machine, providing front-facing TF and SD card slots alongside a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Ports and format
Additionally on the entrance, there are three USB-C ports rated at 100W that present quick charging and knowledge switch, with two operating at 10Gbps and one at 5Gbps.
Above these sits a compact 2.1 by 0.9-inch digital display that may present charging data or function a clock.
A side-mounted knob permits customers to cycle between the completely different show modes, making this characteristic extra interactive than the typical dock.
On the rear, the docking station connects to the host machine via a 140W upstream USB-C port supporting 10Gbps.
Different inputs embody a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port and several other USB-A ports with speeds of both 480Mbps or 5Gbps.
For exterior shows, one DisplayPort permits output at 8K and 60Hz, whereas two HDMI ports present 8K at 30Hz.
These connections are supported via DisplayLink, which can assist develop compatibility however may additionally have an effect on efficiency in some instances.
This machine comes with a darkish gray metallic end that goals to stability skilled aesthetics with sturdiness.
It measures 7.7 inches lengthy, 3.6 inches vast, and 1.9 inches tall, roughly translating to 195 x 92 x 48 millimeters.
Whereas compact in comparison with some workstation hubs, it’s nonetheless bigger than most travel-friendly choices.
The inclusion of a small show and a bodily knob set it aside visually, though it stays to be seen whether or not these components present real-world worth past novelty attraction.
This machine appeared at IFA 2025 and has been launched within the U.S., China, and now Europe.
In Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, the accent is accessible via Amazon at €349.99, however within the U.Okay., it’s bought on Anker’s web site for £299.99.
