Anker launches Apex Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 90W charging

Anker introduced Apex Thunderbolt 4 hub docking station for use with laptop computers running Windows 10 and macOS operating systems.

The Thunderbolt 4 hub is enclosed in a case with a ribbed surface that acts as a radiator for heat dissipation. The solution has rather compact dimensions: dimensions are 186.4 × 73.7 × 33.3 mm, and weight is 467 grams.

To connect to a laptop, there is the latest gen Thunderbolt interface with a bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s. An additional Thunderbolt 4 port is provided with the ability to deliver up to 90W of power.

The set of connectors includes two HDMI 2.0 connectors, two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports, a USB Type-C port with up to 20 watts of power, a Gigabit Ethernet connector, a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, and an SD reader.

An 8K monitor with a refresh rate of 30 Hz can be connected to the Thunderbolt hub. In addition, it is possible to simultaneously use two and three 4K monitors with a refresh rate up to 60 Hz.

Anker Apex Thunderbolt 4 Dock price and availability

The Anker Apex Thunderbolt 4 Dock is now available to buy from Amazon.com for an estimated price of $299.99.

Last month, Sonnet also announced the Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 docking station, suitable for use with laptop computers running Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows operating systems. The device uses the Thunderbolt 4 interface, providing bandwidth up to 40 Gbps. A total of four of these ports are available, one of which provides up to 90W of power to the connected laptop. A front-panel USB port charges an iOS device or other devices that charge via USB. It is also compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards; supports 320 MB/s read speeds with UHS-II SDXC cards, and is priced at $319.99.