Key Takeaways
1. The Anker Desktop Docking Station is a 14-in-1 device, supporting Quad-Display and DisplayLink, newly introduced in China.
2. A special edition model, A83B3, features a unique design inspired by the RPG game Black Myth Wukong and offers a total power output of 160W.
3. It supports multiple file transfer methods, including various USB-A and USB-C ports, as well as SD and TF card readers.
4. The docking station allows connecting up to three monitors with resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz through HDMI and DisplayPort.
5. Priced at CNY 1,699 (about $237) in China, the regular version is expected to be cheaper, with no confirmed release date for other regions like the US.
The Anker Desktop Docking Station, which is a 14-in-1 device supporting Quad-Display and DisplayLink, has just been introduced in China. The buzz about this charging station began in June, when several images and details were shared online.
Special Edition Collaboration
A unique edition of the Desktop Docking Station, created in partnership with Black Myth Wukong, has now been revealed. This model, known as A83B3, features a striking black and gold design influenced by the RPG game. It connects to your device using a 140W USB-C port that has a bandwidth of 10 Gbps. Additionally, there are three more USB-C ports: two provide a 100W output at 10 Gbps, while another one offers a 100W output with a bandwidth of 5 Gbps. The total power output can reach 160W, and users can see charging status on the built-in display. There’s also a dial on the side that seems to let users switch between different screens.
File Transfer and Display Capabilities
The new Anker Desktop Docking Station also supports various file transfer methods, including two USB-A ports (5 Gbps) and one USB-A port (480 Mbps). It is equipped with SD 3.0 and TF 3.0 card readers. Marketed as a quad-display accessory, it allows you to connect up to three monitors through two HDMI 2.1 ports, which can achieve resolutions up to 8K at 30Hz, and a DisplayPort 1.4, which can handle up to 8K at 60Hz. When three displays are connected at the same time, the maximum resolution through HDMI is 4K at 60Hz, while the DisplayPort maintains its 8K at 60Hz capability. Further, it supports the Anker Dock Manager application and DisplayLink software.
Additional Features and Pricing
As for the other ports, the Anker docking station includes a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, an audio jack, and a connector for the 180W power supply. It is said to work with various Windows and macOS devices (including M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips), with dimensions of 195 x 92 x 47 mm (~inches). In China, this Anker x Black Myth Wukong Desktop Docking Station is priced at CNY 1,699 (about $237). Since special edition items from Black Myth Wukong tend to be priced higher than their standard counterparts, the retail price of the regular Desktop Docking Station is likely to be less than this.
At this moment, it is still unknown when the Anker Desktop Docking Station will be available in other places like the US, where the older Anker Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) is currently listed for $169.99 on Amazon.
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