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Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station — 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5
Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station — 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5
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The Anker Prime TB5 is the next-generation docking station — built on Thunderbolt 5, which delivers 120Gbps bandwidth with Bandwidth Boost, double what Thunderbolt 4 can offer. Fourteen ports, including dual Thunderbolt 5 downstream, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and 140W laptop charging. Supports 8K single display or dual 4K/60Hz simultaneously. Built-in active cooling keeps it stable under sustained load.
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Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt 5 — 80Gbps / 120Gbps boost
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Power Delivery
140W laptop charging
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Display Output
8K single · Dual 4K/60Hz
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Total Ports
14
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Ethernet
2.5Gbps RJ45
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Cooling
Active — built-in fan
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USB-A Ports
3 × USB-A 10Gbps
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Card Readers
SD + microSD (UHS-I)
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Who is this for?
Professionals with a Thunderbolt 5-equipped laptop who want the absolute best dock available right now. Thunderbolt 5 is currently found in select MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max models and a small number of high-end Windows laptops — if you're unsure whether your laptop supports TB5, check the port markings or your laptop's spec sheet. Works with Thunderbolt 4 laptops too, but at TB4 speeds. Not the right pick for MacBook Air users or standard USB-C laptops — the CalDigit TS3 Plus or Anker PowerExpand are better value for those setups.
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Desklab Expert's Take
Thunderbolt 5 doubles the bandwidth of TB4 — from 40Gbps to 80Gbps standard, with Bandwidth Boost pushing to 120Gbps for demanding workloads. In practical terms, this means the dock can run dual 4K/60Hz displays, transfer data at full speed, and charge your laptop at 140W simultaneously without any bottleneck. The active cooling fan is worth knowing about — it does run audibly under full load, which is the one trade-off versus passive docks. If your laptop supports TB5 and you need maximum performance, this is the dock to buy. If you're on a MacBook Air or standard USB-C laptop, save your money and buy the CalDigit TS3 Plus instead.
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