*Maximum values depend on the laptop, operating system, power supply and simultaneous display arrangement. They are not universal promises.
| What matters |  Anker 553 8-in-1 A8380 | Choose a dock above | Choose a dock above |
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| Laptop connection | USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode | — | — |
| Display technology | mst | — | — |
| Maximum displays* | 2 | — | — |
| Power to laptop (W)* | 85 | — | — |
| HDMI sockets | 2 | — | — |
| DisplayPort sockets | 0 | — | — |
| Display conditions | Single up to 4K60 on capable DP 1.4 host; dual Windows limits vary by host | — | — |
| Mac requirements | Two HDMI screens show the same external image | — | — |
| Windows requirements | Supported Windows laptop with required video-capable port; simultaneous displays depend on host | — | — |
| Wired network | Gigabit Ethernet | — | — |
| USB peripherals | 2 USB-A 5Gbps | — | — |
| Before buying | Mac external screens mirror each other Charger sold separately; maximum pass-through is 85W | — | — |
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