Introduction

Recently, Anker launched a 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docking station — the Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station. It features a design similar to the Mac Mini and comes with a built-in AC power supply, eliminating the need for an additional adapter.

What is Thunderbolt 5?

Thunderbolt 5 is the next-generation Thunderbolt port standard officially released by Intel. It offers significant improvements in transfer speed and connectivity capabilities. It provides 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, and with Bandwidth Boost, it can deliver up to 120 Gbps, a threefold increase compared to Thunderbolt 4. It can support multiple 8K HDR displays and provides up to 540Hz refresh rate support for gamers.

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Thunderbolt 5 supports faster external storage speeds and better performance for external graphics cards. It is fully backward compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 cables, and supports Thunderbolt 3, USB3, and DP2.1 features, reducing upgrade costs. It can support power delivery up to 240W, meaning that in the future, gaming laptops could be powered directly through Thunderbolt 5-enabled monitors, though the specific power specifications will depend on the manufacturer. Thunderbolt 5 can be widely used in laptops, docking stations, and other devices, providing users with faster data transfer speeds, better display performance, and a more convenient connection experience. 

Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station

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The Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station is compact and lightweight, with an alloy body. After being powered on and connected, it features a built-in circular indicator light on the top panel. According to the information, it supports 8K video expansion, 140W fast charging, and Thunderbolt 5 standard speed data transfer, but it is only compatible with Thunderbolt 4/5 devices.

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The Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station is equipped with 14 ports:

  • Front:
    • 1 * Audio Jack
    • 2 * USB-C 10Gbps (supports 45W total output)
    • 1 * USB-A 10Gbps
    • Power button
  • Rear:
    • 2 * USB-A 10Gbps
    • 1 * 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet port
    • 1 * Thunderbolt 5 upstream port (supports 140W output)
    • 2 * Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports
    • 1 * HDMI 2.1 / DP 2.1 output (select one)
    • AC power input
  • Side:
    • 1 * SD card reader
    • 1 * microSD card reader
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It uses an Intel-certified Thunderbolt 5 standard chip, with a total transmission speed of up to 120 Gbps on the Thunderbolt 5 ports. It can transfer a 150GB file in just 25 seconds, according to the official specifications, offering even faster speeds.

Summary of ChargerLAB

This time, Anker has launched the Prime series products — the Thunderbolt 5 docking station, offering support for the new transmission standard. It enables 8K high-resolution video expansion, 140W high-power fast charging, and Thunderbolt 5 high-speed data transfer. With various ports, it helps users build a professional workstation. Currently, there is a wide variety of Thunderbolt 5 products on the market, with varying quality. However, the newly launched Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 docking station not only boasts exceptional performance but also enhances the user’s connectivity experience.