Anker USB C Hub, 11-in-1 Docking Station Dual Monitor, 10 Gbps USB-C and USB-A Data Ports, 4K HDMI and DisplayPort, 85W Power Delivery, 2 Data Ports, Ethernet, for XPS

Perfect size and optimum options for ports. Great for travel. Small and lightweight but durable feeling. I’ve had this over a year and traveled all over the world with it and had no issues.

Very useful and works perfect with a Mac for double external displays

Anker contacted me after a 2 star review and offered me a full refund. I love this company so very dearly. They are very kind. --- (old review) --- Honestly, I typically love Anker products, yet while using this one, my ethernet constantly goes out. I always find anker products super reliable but i constantly have to unplug this one, let it cool down, then plug it back in to get my ethernet to work again. Yes, I've checked my modem and router and that's not the issue. I just wish it was a higher quality product designed for fast internet.

Device tested on: 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 inch 5th Gen (with M1 chip) Operating system: successive iPadOS 16.0 & 16.1 betas I'm currently testing Apple's public beta of iPadOS16 (expected to be released in October), focusing on its novel support for external displays in extended screen mode. I bought this Anker 565 11-in-1 USB C Hub specifically to connect to the Samsung 49-inch CRG9 monitor, without having to lose other functionalities on the single Thunderbolt port of my iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen. Few of the currently available hubs offer a DisplayPort which, unlike the HDMI option, ensures high native resolution (5120 x 1440 Dual QHD) when running full screen on such large displays. Connecting via this hub gives the same results as connecting the monitor directly to the iPad Pro's USB-C port, any display limitations and distortions being due to the current state of the iPadOS16 beta (its Stage Manager application). The descriptions and connection diagrams specify the 10 Gbps USB-A and USB-C ports to be version 3.2 Gen 2, but the printed Welcome Guide lists both as (only) USB *3.1* Gen 2. Anker confirmed on Sep 21, 2022, that these two ports are indeed 3.2 Gen 2 and is correcting the print documentation. To add to this confusion, they offer an earlier, slightly cheaper (by about $5 to $10), 11-in-1 hub (without the "565" moniker), where both these ports are only USB 3.0: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NDGD2V5 I inadvertently purchased this earlier model at Amazon but canceled the order before it was shipped. I'm also using the hub's Ethernet, Audio, and USB-A 10Gb ports, which are working flawlessly. The latter is connected to an Anker USB 3 hub providing access to external storage (Seagate drives, flash drives, etc.). The lower rate USB 2.1 ports for keyboard and mouse are superfluous, as I have Apple's Magic Keyboard and bluetooth mouse. Nor do I need the USB C-PD, for the iPad Pro is instead powered directly via the Magic Keyboard (without having to rely on the former's single USB-C port). The hub's obvious shortcoming is the shortness of its cable. While this might be OK to connect to a laptop with its USB-C port just above the desk surface, most iPads are held horizontally on a stand (like Apple's Magic Keyboard), such that the port is way higher. My Anker 565 hub barely touches the desk surface and cannot be shifted even a little, because the Samsung CRG9 monitor stand is in the way (see photos). Anker might consider releasing an updated version of this hub to specifically target iPads with the M1 chip. There should be growing demand after the official launch of iPadOS 16.1. Personally, I would recommend dropping the HDMI port, because it should be possible to use a DisplayPort to HDMI cable. Added 01 Oct 2022: Unfortunately, the latest 16.1 beta has dropped support for extending the display onto external monitors (only screen mirroring remains as before). This is in response to the many bugs and complaints regarding implementation and the demand of those with earlier non-M1 iPads to have the benefits of overlapping windows (provided by Stage Manager). However, Apple has stated that it will reintroduce external monitor support in a subsequent special release later this year. So, my request to Anker for a version of this dedicated to M1 iPads still stands,

Works good with most attachments. It did not work with my separate monitor with a Zoom session. Perhaps video is not transmitted from laptop to monitor?

UPDATE: Nope, it's just the hub. :( It's either defective or not a good product, which is unfortunate. The stutter issue has been resolved, but I can still not use the dock to push an image to my secondary monitor (1080p). I spent several hours this evening updating drivers for my Lenovo Thinkpad E15 Gen2 (AMD) without success. FYI: This laptop DOES support PD+DP through USB-C, something I confirmed before trying to go down the USB-C route in an attempt to replace my ancient Diamond USB-A dock. An image was never sent to my second monitor, whether connected via HDMI or DP through the hub. In all cases, the monitor IS recognized by Windows, so some information is being communicated, just not an image to the monitor. During every attempt, when the monitor was first plugged in, responsiveness in Windows would stutter, lag, and generally respond slowly to my KB+M inputs until, eventually, the laptop caught up and was OK. I am highly disappointed and am considering returning both products, but the USB-C dock is definitely returning. It would be nice, but I don't need a 100W charger. My hope of replacing my current USB-A dock is diminishing at the price point I was hoping for, so we shall see if it's up to the task of the new 2K monitor I have on the way and go from there. Original: Buyer be cautioned: The Anker 565 USB-C also needs power for itself, which is evident if you think about it, but it's not stated anywhere that I could find, and it may not dawn on you until things aren't working quite right. Lack of power could cause many issues I've read about in reviews. The issue: Mouse movement would stutter every 5-10 seconds. Though Windows recognized my HDMI monitor in Device Manager/Display settings, no image was sent to it through the Anker hub. Current theory: So, the manufacturer's 65W USB-C charger for my laptop cannot FULLY power the hub with one connected HDMI monitor, two USBs, and Ethernet through the USB-C hub. I did not test the two USB devices (Keyboard and headset) as there was little need once the stuttering began, which was immediate. I have an Anker Nano 100W arriving tomorrow, and I will update the review once I've re-tested. Suggestion: My ask to Anker would be to *estimate* the power draw of their dock and list it somewhere with many warnings, etc. If they wanted to go above and beyond and add averages for peripherals and the like, that would be amazing, but if not, I would understand, as I'm sure that information could become dated fast. A power warning would have prompted me to consider the power charging situation, and I may gone with one of their docks (About a $100 increase) instead. But now that I'm annoyed, I'll purchase a 100W charger that I can use for my work laptop and elsewhere as needed. :) They are still getting my money, but not as much. They make amazing products, but small details like this matter to me as a consumer.

I've used the Anker 565 USB-C Hub (11-N-1) for roughly a month now and it has performed as it was described prior to purchase. So far I have used it mostly to read SD and Micro SD cards.

Well constructed and thoughtful design.