14-in-1 USB C Hub Review
Explore our review of the Anker 14-in-1 USB C Hub, the ultimate solution to your cable chaos. Unleash connectivity with ease and bid farewell to tangled cords.
Fourteen ports at 134 grams with dual 4K HDMI, VGA, five USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, card readers, audio, and 80W pass-through charging. The Anker 14-in-1 packs a port count that rivals desk docks into a hub that weighs less than a smartphone. Triple display on Windows: two monitors at 4K through HDMI and a third at 1080p through VGA. Five USB-A ports handle a full desk of peripherals without a separate USB hub. 80W passes through to the laptop from a 100W charger you supply. Aluminum body. Plug and play. 18-month Anker warranty. macOS mirrors external displays rather than extending independently.
Two 4K HDMI. One 1080p VGA. One USB-C (5 Gbps). Five USB-A. One USB-C PD (100W in / 80W to laptop). Gigabit Ethernet. SD/MicroSD. 3.5mm audio. 134g / 4.7 oz. macOS 12+, Windows 10/11, ChromeOS. No Linux. No charger included.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Ports | 14 |
| HDMI | 2 (4K) |
| VGA | 1 (1080p) |
| USB-C Data | 1 (5 Gbps) |
| USB-A | 5 |
| USB-C PD | 100W input / 80W to laptop |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 1 |
| SD Card Reader | 1 |
| MicroSD Card Reader | 1 |
| 3.5mm Audio | 1 |
| Triple Display | 2x 4K HDMI + 1x 1080p VGA (Windows). Mac mirrors. |
| Compatible OS | macOS 12+, Windows 10/11, ChromeOS |
| Not Compatible | Linux |
| Enclosure | Aluminum |
| Weight | 134g / 4.7 oz |
| Dimensions | Not provided |
| Charger Included | No |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| Warranty | 18 months |
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Triple Display: Two 4K and One 1080p
Two HDMI ports drive two monitors at 4K. The VGA port drives a third at 1080p. On Windows, all three extend independently with different content on each screen. On macOS, external monitors mirror each other rather than extending independently. The VGA port serves legacy projectors and older monitors that lack HDMI input. For a desk with two modern 4K monitors and a conference room projector that only has VGA, the Anker connects to all three without adapters.
80W Pass-Through from 100W PD
The PD port accepts up to 100W from your charger. The hub keeps 20W for its operations and passes 80W to the laptop. MacBook Air (30-45W) charges at full speed. Most Windows ultrabooks (45-65W) charge at full speed. MacBook Pro 14″ (70-96W) charges at near full speed but below the native adapter’s output. No charger is included — supply your own USB-C PD charger. At 14 ports with triple display, Ethernet, and card readers all active, the 20W hub overhead covers the power draw.
Five USB-A Ports
Five USB-A ports is an unusually high count for a hub at this weight. Keyboard, mouse, webcam, external drive, and a wireless receiver — all five connect simultaneously without swapping devices or adding a separate USB hub. The USB-C data port adds a sixth connection for modern USB-C accessories. Combined with the PD port, Ethernet, card readers, and audio, every port type a desk needs is covered.
134 Grams: Hub Weight, Dock Port Count
At 134 grams (4.7 oz), the Anker 14-in-1 weighs less than most wireless mice. Fourteen ports including triple display, five USB-A, Ethernet, card readers, and audio in aluminum at under five ounces. For daily travel between home and office, the hub adds negligible weight to the laptop bag while providing a complete desk setup at each location.
Drawbacks
| Consideration | Detail |
|---|---|
| 80W, Not 100W to Laptop | Hub keeps 20W. High-power laptops charge below full speed. |
| Mac: Mirror Only | External displays mirror. No independent extend. |
| VGA at 1080p | Third display limited to 1080p. |
| No Linux | Not compatible. |
| No Charger Included | Supply your own USB-C PD charger. |
| USB-A Speeds Not Specified | Five USB-A ports but per-port Gbps not detailed. |
Anker Lineup Position
Anker’s hub and dock range: the 6-in-1 (Ethernet travel hub, 65W), the 7-in-1 (dual 1080p HDMI), the 555 8-in-1 (single 4K, Ethernet, card readers), the 565 11-in-1 (HDMI + DP, Ethernet), the 14-in-1 (this unit, triple display, five USB-A, 80W), the PowerExpand 9-in-1 (dual 4K@30Hz, own 100W adapter), the 577 TB3 (dual 4K, 85W), the 778 TB4. The 14-in-1 is Anker’s highest-port-count USB-C hub, sitting above the 565 in port count and below the PowerExpand in power architecture. For the Anker 555, see the Anker 555 review. For the Anker 778 TB4, see the Anker 778 review.
Who This Hub Is For
Windows users who need triple display, five USB-A, Ethernet, card readers, audio, and 80W charging from Anker at under five ounces: The 14-in-1 provides the port count of a desk dock at travel-hub weight. Two 4K HDMI plus 1080p VGA. Five USB-A. Gigabit Ethernet. Card readers. Audio. 80W pass-through. Aluminum at 134 grams. 18-month Anker warranty.
Mac users who need independent extended displays, Linux users, or buyers who need a charger in the box: Mac mirrors. No Linux. No charger included. For those needs, see the docking stations hub page.
Final Verdict
The Anker 14-in-1 puts fourteen ports in aluminum at 134 grams. Triple display on Windows with two 4K HDMI and one 1080p VGA. Five USB-A ports for a full desk of peripherals. Gigabit Ethernet for wired stability. Card readers for photographers. Audio for headsets. 80W pass-through from a charger you supply. The Anker name and 18-month warranty back it. At 4.7 ounces, the hub carries like a cable accessory but functions like a desk dock. For the buyer who wants Anker’s port count in the lightest possible package, the 14-in-1 provides that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this charge my laptop?
Yes, through pass-through. Connect a USB-C PD charger (up to 100W) to the PD port. The hub delivers 80W to the laptop. No charger is included.
Can I extend three monitors on Mac?
No. macOS mirrors external displays. All external monitors show the same content. Triple independent extend works on Windows only.
Why five USB-A ports?
Keyboard, mouse, webcam, external drive, wireless receiver — five peripherals without swapping devices or adding a USB hub.
Does this work with Linux?
No. Anker states this device is not compatible with Linux.
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Docking Station Intelligence
The standards are confusing by design. These three panels decode what manufacturers won’t explain clearly. Applicable to every docking station.
The USB-C Confusion Matrix
The USB-C connector is the single greatest source of buyer confusion in docking stations. The physical plug looks identical whether it carries USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps or Thunderbolt 5 at 120 Gbps — a 250x difference in capability hidden behind the same shape. Manufacturers exploit this by labeling everything "USB-C compatible" without specifying which protocol runs through it. Two docks can look identical on the outside and behave completely differently once you plug them in.
The hierarchy matters because it determines everything: how many monitors your dock can drive, how fast files transfer, whether your laptop charges while docked, and whether you need third-party drivers. Here is the real capability ladder, from slowest to fastest:
The practical takeaway: if your laptop has Thunderbolt 4, buy a Thunderbolt dock. If it only has generic USB-C, verify whether it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode before buying anything with multi-monitor claims. Our buying guide walks through verification steps for every major laptop brand.
Power Delivery: What the Watts Mean
Power Delivery (PD) determines whether your docking station can charge your laptop while you work, or whether you need a separate charger cluttering your desk. The math is simple but rarely explained: your laptop draws a specific wattage under load, and the dock must match or exceed it. If the dock delivers less than your laptop needs, the battery slowly drains even while plugged in — defeating the purpose of a docking station entirely.
Most ultrabooks need 45–65W. Standard business laptops need 65–100W. Gaming and workstation laptops can demand 100–140W or more. The dock’s advertised PD wattage is the maximum it can deliver to your laptop — but this drops if you charge other devices (phones, tablets) through the dock simultaneously. Always leave a 15–20W margin above your laptop’s requirement.
Check your laptop’s original charger wattage — that’s your baseline. Our FAQ covers how to find this for every major brand.
Native Display vs DisplayLink: The Hidden Factor
This is the decision most buyers don’t know they’re making. When a docking station outputs video to your monitors, it uses one of two fundamentally different methods: native (the dock passes your laptop’s GPU signal directly to the monitor) or DisplayLink (the dock compresses video over USB and a software driver renders it). The difference is invisible in marketing materials but profoundly affects your daily experience.
Native output through DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt uses your laptop’s actual graphics hardware. There is zero added latency, full DRM support for streaming services, no CPU overhead, and no driver to install. DisplayLink, by contrast, adds 5–15ms of latency (noticeable in video calls and cursor movement), blocks DRM content on connected monitors (Netflix, Disney+ show black screens), consumes 3–8% of your CPU constantly, and requires a driver that Apple’s macOS security updates occasionally break.
DisplayLink exists for one reason: Apple Silicon base chips (M1, M2, M3) can only drive one external display natively. If you need two or more monitors on a base MacBook Air or 13” MacBook Pro, DisplayLink is your only option. For everyone else — Windows users, Mac Pro/Max chip users, Intel/AMD laptops — native is always the better choice.
Native (Alt Mode / Thunderbolt)
DisplayLink (USB compression)
The bottom line: if your laptop supports native multi-display output, always choose a native dock. DisplayLink is a workaround, not an upgrade. See our glossary for detailed definitions.
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Six tools that decode the confusion manufacturers create. Port protocols, power budgets, display configurations, compatibility, desk planning, and future-proofing. Full buying guide →
Port Protocol DecoderWhat does your connection type actually support? Glossary
Power Delivery CalculatorCan this dock keep your laptop charged?
Display Configuration PlannerCan your dock push enough pixels?
Laptop-to-Dock CompatibilityWill this dock work with YOUR laptop?
Desk Setup ArchitectWhat ports do you actually need?
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