Anker
Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5)
Overview
The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) is a premium desktop hub built around Intel's Thunderbolt 5 protocol, delivering up to 120Gbps bandwidth — 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4. It expands a single host Thunderbolt 5 or 4 laptop port into 14 versatile connections including dual 8K display output (HDMI 2.1 or DP 2.1 + TB5 downstream), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD/TF card readers, and an audio combo jack. A smart active cooling fan keeps performance consistent under sustained loads, while 140W PD 3.1 upstream charging ensures the host stays fully powered. The dock is managed via the Anker Dock Manager app for one-click firmware updates and support access.
Key Highlights
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14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with up to 120Gbps data transfer — transfer a 150GB file in ~25 seconds
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Dual 8K display support via HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 plus Thunderbolt 5 downstream video output
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140W PD 3.1 upstream charging powers the host laptop at maximum speed, plus 45W shared across two front USB-C ports
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Smart active cooling system prevents throttling under heavy multi-display and data workloads
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Interactive ambient LED lighting with dynamic effects and Anker Dock Manager app for firmware updates
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Anker |
| Model | Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) |
| Upstream Interface | Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps bidirectional, 120Gbps unidirectional) |
| Downstream Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (15W each, up to 120Gbps total bandwidth) |
| Power Delivery (Upstream) | 140W Max (PD 3.1 protocol) |
| Power Delivery (Downstream) | 45W Max Shared (Dual USB-C front ports) |
| Display Support | Up to 8K@60Hz single display; dual 8K@60Hz on TB5 Windows laptops; triple display on select laptops (e.g., Razer Blade 18 RTX 4090) |
| HDMI Specification | HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz, HDCP 2.2) |
| DisplayPort Specification | DisplayPort 2.1 (8K@60Hz) |
| Ethernet Speed | 2.5Gbps (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) |
| SD Card Speed | UHS-I (SD + TF slots) |
| Audio Specification | 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack |
| Cooling | Smart Active Cooling (internal fan) |
| Lighting | Interactive Ambient LED Lighting |
| Compatibility | Windows 10 & 11, macOS 14.5+ (macOS 15+ for full TB5); not compatible with Thunderbolt 3, ChromeOS, or Linux |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy / High-Grade PC |
| Weight | 1,086 g (38 oz) |