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Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) vs Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

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all judged against docking stations at a similar price

The Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) scores 5.1/10 overall, ahead of the Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station at 4.2/10.

The Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) leads on charging and power and ports and bandwidth.

They score the same on displays, compatibility and reliability and ethernet and value.

Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)

Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Anker Nano 13-in-1 suits Windows laptop owners who want a compact dock with a detachable travel hub. It handles up to three external displays and 100W charging from its own power supply. It is a weaker fit for Mac users who want extended desktops or anyone running Linux.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

4.2/10verdict: skip

The Lemorele TC94L is for people who want to run two 1080p monitors from one USB-C laptop port. It suits home working with documents, email and browser windows rather than high-resolution displays or fast storage. Anyone who needs wired networking, 4K at 60Hz or strong laptop charging should check the limits carefully first.

Typically about £27.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAnker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station
Displays25%5/105/10
Charging and power20%6/104/10
Ports and bandwidth20%6/104/10
Compatibility and reliability20%4/104/10
Ethernet and value15%4/104/10
Overall5.1/104.2/10

Specifications

SpecAnker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station
Connects withUSB-C upstream port rated 10Gbps; laptop needs DP Alt Mode and Power Delivery; Windows 10/11 and macOS 13.5 or laterUSB-C (Type-C) x1, USB-C 3.0 data with PD input; device must support DisplayPort Alt Mode
External displaysUp to three external displays: 2× HDMI (4K@60Hz) and 1× DisplayPort (4K@60Hz); dual 4K@60Hz requires DSC; removable hub adds one HDMITwo HDMI 2.0 ports and one VGA port; HDMI 4K@30Hz, dual HDMI 1080p@60Hz, VGA up to 1080p@60Hz
Laptop charging100W max to laptopUSB-C PD input up to 85W (charging only); manufacturer outputs list says up to 100W
Ports1× USB-C 100W PD, 1× USB-C upstream, 1× USB-C 10Gbps, 2× USB-A 480Mbps, 2× HDMI, 1× DisplayPort, 1× Gigabit Ethernet, 1× 3.5mm audio in/out; SD and TF/microSD slots; hub adds USB-C PD-in, USB-C 5Gbps, USB-A2x HDMI 2.0, 1x VGA, 1x USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps), 1x TF/SD slot pair (not simultaneous, 20MB/s), 1x 3.5mm audio out, 1x USB-C PD input
Ethernetnot listedNone on the TC94L
Display techNative video through HDMI and DisplayPort only; no DisplayLink or Thunderboltnot listed
Power supplyOwn supply; 140W DC-IN adapter includedLaptop charger connects through the dock's PD pass-through port; power adapter not included

Strengths and weaknesses

Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)

  • + Detachable hub doubles as a travel hub
  • + Own 140W adapter and 100W power to the laptop
  • + Three external displays at 4K@60Hz
  • − macOS mirrors displays rather than extending them
  • − Anker's US page says Linux is not compatible
  • − Gigabit Ethernet and 480Mbps USB-A ports only

Skip it if:

  • Mac users who need extended desktops across external screens
  • Linux laptop users, given Anker's stated incompatibility
  • Buyers who need Thunderbolt, multi-gigabit Ethernet or fast USB-A ports
Read the full Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) review ›

Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

  • + Two HDMI ports plus VGA for extra screens
  • + Dual 1080p at 60Hz listed
  • + Owners mostly rate value for money positively
  • − No Ethernet port
  • − 4K limited to 30Hz
  • − Only one 5Gbps USB-A port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need wired Ethernet from the dock
  • Mac users who want two separate extended desktops
  • Anyone wanting 4K at 60Hz or fast USB and card transfers
Read the full Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station review ›

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