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What mattersAnker 553 8-in-1 A8380Choose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode——
Display technologyUSB-C / MST——
Maximum displays*2 displays maximum——
Power to laptop*85W published host power——
HDMI sockets2——
DisplayPort socketsNone——
Display conditionsSingle up to 4K60 on capable DP 1.4 host; dual Windows limits vary by host——
Mac requirementsTwo HDMI screens show the same external image——
Windows requirementsSupported Windows laptop with required video-capable port; simultaneous displays depend on host——
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet——
USB peripherals2 USB-A 5Gbps——
Before buyingMac external screens mirror each other; Charger sold separately; maximum pass-through is 85W——
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