Prime TB5 Docking Station, 14 Ports Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with 140W Max Charging, 120Gbps Max Transfer, Ambient LED Lighting, Cooling System, Up to 8K Display for Thunderbolt 5/4 Laptops

The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station is an absolute game-changer for my iMac and MacBook Pro setup. This 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock delivers on every front, making it a must-have for anyone seeking a powerful, reliable, and sleek docking solution. The standout feature is the blazing-fast 120Gbps transfer speed, which performs exactly as advertised. Whether I’m transferring massive files or connecting multiple high-resolution displays, the dock handles everything seamlessly. I’ve tested it with 8K displays, and the output is crisp and flawless, with no lag or stuttering. The 140W max charging capability is another highlight, keeping my MacBook Pro fully powered even during intensive tasks. The built-in cooling system is a pleasant surprise—despite heavy use, the dock stays remarkably cool, which speaks to its thoughtful design and durability. The ambient lighting adds a nice touch of style, making my workspace feel modern and polished. The 14-in-1 port selection covers every need, from USB-C to HDMI to Ethernet, eliminating the need for additional adapters. It’s incredibly versatile and integrates perfectly with both my iMac and MacBook Pro. While the price might seem steep, the performance, build quality, and reliability make it worth every penny. This dock has streamlined my workflow and elevated my setup to new heights. Highly recommend the Anker Prime TB5 for anyone looking for a top-tier docking station!

It’s great so far and it works perfectly with my M4 Pro Mac mini. However it doesn’t work as well with my 13” M4 iPad Pro cause sometimes my Studio Display turns on and sometimes it doesn’t. It is listed as being compatible with USB4, but when I tried it with my Asus ProArt P16 laptop I got last year with the RTX 4090, it doesn’t work at all. I’m wondering if mine is defective.

Does most things well in an amazing small form factor and no power brick. However big issue is it can't be used with external DAC. The dock is very noisy electrical wise for audio, introduces a lot of crack and pop sound. Very noticeable when listen to music. For someone like me who uses multiple DAC/DSP products, it's rather inconvenient to have to connect all of them to laptop itself.

I was initially worried about dropping this much money on a dock that needs to work with two different Windows laptops (a Dell and an Alienware). I needed something that could power the Dell and drive video to two monitors, but also support peripherals. (For the Alienware, I didn’t care about power delivery.) I have to say, it was easy to set up and worked without a fuss. The only “fuss” was needing to find a USB-C to Displayport adapter since there is only one HDMI/DP output (and you have to choose), but I didn’t need to do any fiddling to get the USB webcam, mouse, two monitors, keyboard, and SSD connected to either laptop. Anker has pretty much cornered the market for me on peripherals, chargers, and power banks. I think if I were needing to connect more monitors, I would be very annoyed with the limited options, but as I knew what I was getting ahead of time and only need the two displays (plus the laptop screens), I don’t feel like it warrants knocking a star off for that. The build quality feels solid and looks stylish, which is par for the course for Anker, and i love the way it looks. A bit steep of a price, but it sure beats the pants off of the old Dell TB dock I was using and feels more premium, too. I haven’t had any issues with heat or noise, and while it’s a fairly chunky unit, it sits rather securely in the desk and doesn’t take up much real estate.

Expensive, yes, but worth it if you want a simplified one-cable solution with high bandwidth. I was tired of plugging the MagSafe charger, and a spaghetti mess of dongles and hubs into my M4 MacBook Air just to get half of my peripherals working. Switching to the TB5, I now have one cable that drives two giant external monitors, a third monitor via DisplayPort, an external USB webcam, audio interface, various accessories, and I still have room for a few more items. Four screens, everything I need at my fingertips, and no more fussing with hubs and docs that flake out half the time.