Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI

Description

The Anker 5-in-1 USB-C hub is a pocket-size adapter for thin laptops that have run out of ports. From one USB-C connection you get a monitor output, three data ports and pass-through charging, so the charger does not have to compete with your mouse.

Day-to-day life with the Anker 5-in-1 hub

It is the hub that lives in a laptop bag: plug into a hotel TV or a client’s monitor, connect a keyboard and flash drive, and keep charging. At home it handles a simple one-monitor desk.

Because the hub reserves a little power for itself, a charger close to 100W gives the laptop the most headroom.

The Anker 5-in-1 hub in plain terms

It has one HDMI port up to 4K at 30Hz, one USB-C data port and two USB-A ports at up to 5 Gbps, and a USB-C power-delivery input passing up to 85W (charger not included). Anker lists support for USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt laptops on macOS 12 or later, Windows 10/11 and ChromeOS, with an 18-month warranty. The USB-C data port does not carry video, and Linux is not supported.

What to verify: hDMI limited to 30Hz at 4K

Check whether 4K at 30Hz is enough for your screen; it is fine for documents but feels less fluid for motion. Pick a larger dock if you need networking or an SD reader.

Who should buy the Anker 5-in-1 hub

Great for MacBook Air and Pro owners and more

• MacBook Air and Pro owners
• Students and nomads
• Anyone running one external monitor

People needing two monitors or Ethernet: look elsewhere

• People needing two monitors or Ethernet
• Gamers wanting high-refresh HDMI

The Anker 5-in-1 hub trade-offs

Why the Anker 5-in-1 hub appeals

• Small and light
• Charging pass-through
• Covers common ports

Where the Anker 5-in-1 hub compromises

• HDMI limited to 30Hz at 4K
• No Ethernet or card slot

Wrapping up the Anker 5-in-1 hub

A tidy travel hub for single-monitor work, not a full desk dock.