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Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 120Gbps 140W Cooling
A 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with 120Gbps bandwidth, 140W upstream charging, active cooling, and dual 8K@60Hz display support for compatible laptops
- ColorGray
- CompatibilityMacBook with M4 Standard/Pro/Max; MacBook with M1/M2/M3 Pro/
- Thunderbolt 3Yes
- Ports Spec8 x USB 3.0
- 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with 120Gbps bandwidth for massive file transfers
- 140W upstream charging powers laptops and peripherals simultaneously
- Active cooling system maintains performance under sustained heavy workloads
- Dual 8K@60Hz output on Thunderbolt 5 Windows laptops
- 5Gbps Ethernet plus SD and TF card readers expand connectivity
Thunderbolt 5 14-in-1 Docking Station
The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station expands a single Thunderbolt 5 upstream port into 14 connections including dual Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, two USB-C ports, three USB-A 3.0 ports, SD and TF card readers, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, audio, and an HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 output. It targets professionals moving large media libraries between MacBook Pro models with M1 through M4 Pro or Max chips and Thunderbolt 5 or 4 Windows laptops.
Active Cooling 140W Power Delivery
An integrated active cooling system keeps the enclosure stable during sustained 120Gbps data transfers and 140W upstream Power Delivery 3.1 charging. The front USB-C pair shares a 45W budget for accessories while the main port handles the laptop. The dock draws AC power directly, so thermal throttling is avoided without adding fan noise to a quiet workspace.
Fixed Cable Desktop Footprint
A captive 3.3 ft Thunderbolt 5 cable and a 6 ft AC lead mean the unit sits permanently on the desk rather than travelling in a bag. The design omits support for external USB-A hubs due to internal protocol tier limits, so users needing extra Type-A ports must plan around the three built-in sockets. MacBooks with base M1, M2 or M3 chips and Windows laptops limited to DisplayPort Alt Mode drive only one external display.
Highlights
- 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with 120Gbps bandwidth for massive file transfers
- 140W upstream charging powers laptops and peripherals simultaneously
- Active cooling system maintains performance under sustained heavy workloads
- Dual 8K@60Hz output on Thunderbolt 5 Windows laptops
- 5Gbps Ethernet plus SD and TF card readers expand connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Model | A83B5 |
| Color | Gray |
| Compatibility | MacBook with M4 Standard/Pro/Max; MacBook with M1/M2/M3 Pro/Max; Thunderbolt 5/4 Windows Laptops |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes |
| Ports Spec | 8 x USB 3.0 |
Questions about this item
How do I connect the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station to my laptop and which port is the correct upstream link?
Use the included 3.3 ft Thunderbolt 5 cable and plug it into the single Thunderbolt 5 upstream port on the dock; the other two Thunderbolt 5 ports are downstream for displays or peripherals.
Which part of the dock will need attention after long-term use and what does the box include for that?
The active cooling fan is the only moving part; the package supplies a 24-month warranty and a QR-coded safety sheet that links to the user manual for cleaning guidance.
What bandwidth ceiling appears first when I push sustained 120Gbps transfers through the Thunderbolt 5 upstream port?
The upstream port is rated at 120Gbps maximum transfer, so that link itself becomes the bottleneck before any downstream port or the 2.5Gbps Ethernet reaches saturation.
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